REPORT TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Action to Schedule Informational Reports to Board
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
The Board of Library Trustees periodically receives informational reports from Library staff, strengthening Board understanding and knowledge of Library services, programs, resources, and initiatives. Such efforts bring the Board and Library staff together to provide the knowledge base and familiarity needed to effectively support and advocate for the Library and its efforts in the community. At the April 7, 2025 meeting, the Board discussed topics for future informational reports and identified those of most interest.
DISCUSSION
The Board will discuss and recommend a proposed schedule to receive informational reports from staff. Scheduling these in advance allows staff time to prepare and coordinate reporting. An approved schedule for informational reports may be adjusted if necessary, to accommodate higher priority items, staff schedules, or logistical considerations.
Informational report topics identified as of most interest to the Board at the April 7, 2025 meeting include:
* Library of Things
* Read Santa Clara
* Seed Share
* Trail of the Book: From Selection to Removal
* Library Grants
A potential draft schedule for informational reports is as follows:
* August 4, 2025 Trail of the Book: From Selection to Removal
* October 6, 2025 Read Santa Clara
* December 1, 2025 Library Grants
* March 2, 2026 Library of Things
* May 4, 2026 Seed Share
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to this report.
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