09-10-2018 (Library) Minutes ®
VIP Library Advisory Board
CITY OF
WYLIE
Library Board--Minutes
Monday, September 10, 2018 —7:00pm
Conference Room
Smith Public Library
300 Country Club Rd., Bldg. 300
Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Members present: Mindy Ayers,Juan M. Azcarate III, Shirley Burnett, Kenneth Cash, Rosalynn Davis,
Jesse Meason, &Rachel Orozco, Board Liaison
Members absent: Janice Borland
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name
and address. Board requests that comments be limited to three(3)minutes. In addition, the Board is not allowed to
converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
No citizens were present at the meeting.
PRESENTATION
No presentation was given at the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
The Library Board Minutes of Monday,June 11, 2018 were approved as presented.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Review Library Budget for FY 19: Members reviewed the proposed budget for FY 19, which is based
upon a tax rate of.735848/$100 as requested by Council at the July 24th meeting.
At tax rate hearings in August, several citizens spoke against the new tax rate and have
requested the Council adopt an effective tax rate of.725848/$100. One of the council members
expressed interest in changing to the effective tax rate. At the Tuesday, September 11 meeting,
the tax rate will be discussed again. If the council votes to go to the effective rate, council
members will choose approximately$425,000 in expenses to cut from the proposed budget.
Review County Budget for FY 19: Rachel provided an update on the County budget. Farmersville and
Princeton gave a presentation on behalf of the participating libraries requesting funding, and the majority
of the Commissioners seemed supportive. The 5 participating libraries asked for a total of
$85,850 in funds and proposed to evenly divide the funds. One of the Commissioners proposed
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that the libraries will instead split the funds based on the number of unincorporated people
served. If approved, Wylie will receive 5-8% of the funds. The County should make a decision
by September and Rachel will keep the Board informed.
Discuss Study Room Policy: The Board reviewed the draft of the new Study Room Policy. Under
Guidelines for Use, members discussed the bullet point"Misuse of study rooms and rules governing use
or damage to study rooms may result in loss of library privileges, as defined in the Patron Behavior
Policy".Members proposed the library look into imposing fine(s) for certain types of damage to the room
due to violations of the policy. Rachel will check library policies and see about adding something to the
Study Room Policy about assessing damages. The Board will discuss further at the next meeting and vote
on implementing the Study Room Policy.
Homeschool Art Series: Stephanie Pierce,part-time Reference Assistant is teaching a Library Art Class
for 4-8 grades for homeschool students. Registration has already begun. The class will take place once per
month on Tuesdays starting September 11 through December. Each class will feature the history of an
artist and students will create a work of art based on the featured artist's works.This will be a cumulative
series—each class will build on the previous one. Stephanie has a Master's of Art degree with an
emphasis on sculpture.
Family Place Library: The Family Place Library is set-up in the Children's are with a storytime castle,
educational toys and books. Family Place builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning,
parental involvement and supportive communities play a critical role in a young child's growth and
development.The overall goal of Family Place Libraries is to develop and institutionalize a family
friendly environment by transforming libraries into community centers for literacy, early childhood
development,parent education and engagement, family support and community information.The Library
will offer two, five-week sessions on parenting skills. The Family Place Library was made possible by a
grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. At the adjournment of the meeting at
7:48pm,Members were taken to tour the new Family Place Library area.
STAFF REPORTS
Upcoming Library Programs:
Adults
Third Monday Book Bunch at the Senior Center: September 17th at 12:30pm
Featured Title: Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
Booked on Fridays: September 14th at 12:00pm
Featured Title: The House Girl by Tara Conklin
Children
Wagging Tales: Every Saturday from 11:00am—11:45am
Children can practice their reading aloud skills by reading to our therapy dogs,Tilly and Kelsey. This is
not a storytime program-this program is geared towards kids who are just starting to read or who are
experiencing difficulty reading aloud. In most cases, this means children in Kinder-2nd grade.
My Very Own Book Club: September 12th and 14th from 3:30-4:30pm
For 1st&2nd graders. Read the book, talk about the story and illustrations, do a craft and have a snack.
This month's featured title is Beekle by Dan Santat.
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Third Grade Voyagers: September 20'h from 3:30-4:30pm
Each month we explore a different topic and engage our brains! This month's featured topic is Blackland
Prairie Raptor Center presents Raptors of North Texas.
BeTween Book &Movie Club: September 27th from 6:00-7:OOpm
Read the book and watch the movie, then come to the meeting to watch scenes from the movie, read
excerpts from the book, discuss and enjoy a snack.This month's featured title is A Wrinkle in Time by
Madeleine L'Engle.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm.
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