June 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Meeting of the Board of Trustees

1. Call to Order           5:30 p.m.

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

3.A. Pledge of Allegiance: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

4. Our Mission: The Oswego Public Library District exists to provide quality library service which will effectively meet the informational, educational, recreational needs of district residents of all ages, with a special emphasis on supplying popular materials, providing reference services, and assisting students of all ages in meeting their educational needs.

5. Presentation for Eagle Scout project by Joshua Prusinski - Picnic table or bench on gravel pad by public sidewalk at Montgomery Campus

6. Presentation for Eagle Scout project by Magnus Nyman - Mobile shelving for puzzle swap

7. Open Session: Total Public Comment Limited to 30 Minutes Total

The Board will now receive public comment concerning items on this agenda as well as communications and reports from citizens or representatives from other agencies.  Such comments should not include discussion of personnel matters, which should be brought directly to the attention of the Director.

This board meeting is a meeting held in the public.  It is not a meeting of the public.  It is the prerogative of the President of the Board to recognize members of the audience.  If you are recognized to address the Board, you are asked to stand, identify yourself, and to address the whole Board.  Your comments are limited to three minutes.
 

8. Approval of Minutes

8.A. Motion  Requested: Approval of Regular and Closed Session Minutes from May 27, 2026

9. Correspondence

10. Financials 

10.A. Motion Requested: Approval of Fund Balance and Revenue and Expense Reports

11. Monthly A/P

11.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the June 2026 Bills in the amount of $384,595

12. Director's Report

12.A. Motion Requested: Approval of the Director's Report

13. Committee Reports

13.A. Finance

13.B. Personnel

13.C. Technology

13.D. Building and Grounds- need committee meeting on August 26, 2026

13.E. Planning and Development

14. Unfinished Business

14.A. Strategic Plan - Report

14.A.1. Motion Requested: Approval to accept the Strategic Plan as prepared by Rapp Consulting Group

14.B. Electronic Payments Policy

14.B.1. Motion Requested: Approval of the Electronic Playments Policy

15. New Business

15.A. Pay July bills in lieu of Regular Meeting with July bills to be reviewed and presented to the whole Board during the August 26, 2026 meeting
 

15.A.1. Motion Requested: Pay July bills in lieu of Regular Meeting and Review at August 26, 2026 Regular meeting
 

15.B. Schedule a Budget and Appropriation Hearing at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2026

15.B.1. Motion Requested: Schedule a Budget and Appropriations Hearing at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Montgomery Campus (1111 Reading Drive; Montgomery, IL 60538).

15.C. Resolution 20260624 - Resolution to Transfer Funds for FY2026. This Resolution is to Transfer Funds within the General Fund for FY 2026 (ending June 30, 2026).

15.C.1. Motion Requested: Approval of Resolution 20260624 to transfer funds within the General Fund for fiscal year 2026.

15.D. Per Capita Grant update

15.E. Mileage Reimbursement Policy- First Reading

15.F. Contract- Glenn Smit

15.F.1. Motion Requested: Approve contracting with Glenn Smit for Fiscal Year 27 for transporting materials between the buildings.

15.G. Appointment of two trustees to review minutes in August for the annual report

15.H. Employment

15.H.1. Motion Requested: Motion for Review and Compensation of Director

16. Board Walk Though- 55 N. Madison St, Oswego

17. Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5) Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, Closed Session - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) Employment, Closed Session

18. Adjourn

19. Upcoming Scheduled Meetings

19.A. Public Hearing for Property Purchase: July 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery, IL 60538

19.B. Special Meeting: July 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., or immediately following the Public Hearing for Property Purchase, at the Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery, IL 60538

19.C. Budget and Appropriations Hearing August 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery, IL 60538

19.D. Regular Meeting August 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. or immediately following the Budget and Appropriations Hearing at the Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery, IL 60538