REPORT[EK1] TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Review and Approve Work Plan 2025
Report
BACKGROUND
The Board of Library Trustees reviewed and developed an annual work plan at their February 3, 2025 meeting, and approved the contents at the March 3, 2025 meeting. Further review on the presentation of the work plan took place at the May 5, 2025 meeting.
DISCUSSION
It was decided that Council will review the work plans for the City of Santa Clara Boards and Commissions in a single report to Council, with work plans attached. The Board will review the work plan in the new template provided for Council review and receive information on the change in process.
The 2025-26 Workplan provides direction to key areas of priority for the Board of Library Trustees and particularly support for the upcoming Strategic Plan and Facilities Master Plan. The workplan includes support for the ongoing funding for the Library beyond the approved current budget for the forthcoming two years and to explore additional alternative funding support for library services. The Board will develop stronger communication with the public, the Foundation and Friends and will act as liaisons with City commissions that are natural allies to the Library. The workplan continues the Board's commitment to reviewing all Library policies on a regular basis and completing this review in 2026. Finally, the workplan addresses the Board of Library Trustees commitment to excellence through board development opportunities, education about the role of libraries in the United States and local library operations.
Prior versions of the Workplan were not approved by Council but included investment in a new mission and vision for the Library and engagement with the public to create the Strategic Plan and support development of the Facilities Master Plan through significant outreach to the community and City Boards and Commissions about the Library's future service. The Board is committed to ...
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