City of Belleville Public Library Board met March 10
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. In case the case of a fire, please exit the building as quickly and orderly as possible via the nearest emergency exit and reassemble in the Associated Bank parking lot across from the main entrance. In case of a tornado or severe, please head to the lower level of the building, if already on the lower level, please remain there until it is safe.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES
Feb. 10, 2026
V. PERSONNEL/LEGAL/LEGISLATION
• Personnel Update
• Reaching Forward South
• ILEAD Trustee Training
• Illinois Library Standards
• Security Grant
The library may go into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)), collective negotiation matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)),
VI. MOTION TO APPROVE POLICY
VII. Motion to Approve PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES
• NewsBank Historical Archive Revised (Motion to Approve)
• The Librarians Screening
• Disposal of Surplus Vehicle
• Seed Library
VIII. MOTION TO APPROVE FINANCES
• Draft Budget
• Library Claims
• State Library Site Visit
IX. FUNDRAISING/PROMOTION/MARKETING
X. LIBRARY REPORTS
XI. OLD BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
XIII. Closed Session
XIV. NEXT BOARD MEETING – Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
XV. ADJOURN
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