Connecticut Library Association

Executive Board Meeting

March 3, 2005

Greenwich Public Library

 

I.          The meeting was called to order at 10:15. Later in the meeting Mario Gonzales welcomed the board to Greenwich.

 

II.         Board Introductions: Sherelle Harris, President of BCALA was introduced.

 

III.       Public Comment/Notes from the CLA Office:

 

As requested by the auditor, the following sentence will be added to the annual dues renewal form after the statement: *8% of the CLA budget supports lobbying efforts.  Therefore 8% of membership dues paid to CLA are not deductible for Federal tax purposes.  It was also decided that “region” will replace CLSU region on this form.

 

IV.       Additions to the Agenda and/or Action Items: None.

 

V.        Votes Taken:

 

M. Etter moved to accept the minutes of February 3, 2005. M. Hasskarl seconded.  MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

J. Fisher made a motion to amend this year’s budget by adding $100 to the Architectural Award money bringing this line item to a total of $300.00.  A. Knapp seconded.  MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

VI.       President’s Report:  C. Bradley’s activities this month were centered on CLA’s legislative issues. See Legislative Committee report.

 

VII.      Treasurer’s Report: The balance of the investment account stands at $107,941. J. Fisher brought before the board a request to add $100 to Architectural Awards. The extra money will allow for a third award.  $200 was budgeted.  See motion above.

 

VIII.     Past President: No report.

 

IX.       Vice President: The CLA Committee on Total Quality Library Service Task Force has been looking at other state models for such an initiative.  The next meeting will be held in May and a report to the board will follow.

 

X.        Committee/Section/Roundtable Reports:

 

Awards:  March 15th will be the extended date for award nominations.

 

CEMA: F. Nadeau responded to the two questions posed at the CLA Board meeting regarding the impact of No Child Left Behind on School Library Media Specialists (SLMS) and School Library Media Programs. The two questions posed were: 1/ Does NCLB require a specific allotment of time for reading? 2/ Does NCLB encourage classroom book collections to the detriment of the school library resources?  Both of the questions were discussed at the board meeting.  The primary concern of SLMS is that they too be included in the NCLB definition of “highly qualified teachers”. A full copy of this report is available in the CLA office and with F. Nadeau.

 

Children’s:  The children’s section co-chairs updated the board on their conference programs.

 

College and University:  This section’s by-laws will be in the March issue of CT Libraries and voted on at the annual meeting.

 

Conference: N. Wood:  1/ There has been interest expressed by spouses of librarians to hear keynote speaker Orson Scott Card.  The conference committee has decided to allow non-conference attendees to come in at the end of the day at a charge of $10.00. 2/ Speakers are being offered three choices for lunch: the luncheon, box lunch, or a reimbursement for $15.00.  3/ D. Kapp is still looking for recorders and let Henry know if you have a data projector for use at the conference. 4/ The limit for the Yale Library Tour is 45 with a possible extension to 60. 5/ B. Bray and A. Barney are looking for conference volunteers.

 

Connecticut State Library:  G. Hurley circulated a report from S. Brettschneider.  1/ T he Task Force for Review of CT General Statutes will be hosting three forums on March 22nd, 23rth and 24th. Call L. Baisden at CSL if you would like to attend 860-757-6665.  2/ Connecticut Public Library Statistical Profile has been completed and sent to the printer.  The report will be available on WebJunction next week. 3/ The iCONN portal began in early February.  4/ As part of an evaluation of the CT.WebJunction website the State Library will be holding two focus groups on April 6th from 10:00 –12:00 and from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. These are being held on t he date of legislative potluck.  Call Lynette Baisden at the State Library if you are interested in participating.  For a full copy of this report, call Sharon or the CLA office.

 

Development:  Please return your questionnaire if you have not done so. This will be discussed at the May board meeting. 

 

Editorial:  Some of the changes suggested at the last board meeting have already been made and more updates will occur on the web page after the conference.

 

Legislative: B. Williams has been setting up meetings with the committee and leadership in the legislature.  Connecticard is still at the top of the agenda. Tony Harp (Appropriations Committee) suggested making a 5 year plan this year.  The CLA Legislative Committee is recommending an increase of double the amount appropriated this year.  Contact your elected officials about increasing these reimbursements.  C. Bradley delivered testimony before the Appropriations Committee on February 22nd.  CLA’s delegation will be attended ALA Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. on May 3-4.  The next meeting of the Legislative Committee will be held on March 22nd at the MLSC at 2:00 pm.

 

Membership:  There were three new members in February. The current membership stands at 975 – lower than last month because members that did not renew by Dec. 2004 have been taken off the books.

 

NELA: 1/ The new NELA membership chair, Matt Hall, is from Quinnebaug College. 2/ The NELLS application deadline has been extended. 3/ NELA President, J. Lamothe, will be attended the CLA Conference.  4/ The CLA Executive Board will be looking for a NELA rep for July 1st. 5/ There is a link to the CLA Annual Conference on the NELA website.

 

Public Library: This section collected information on book sale leftovers and this information will be posted on the CLC and CLA websites.

 

YA: If you have a carousel projector with remote that can be used at the conference, please contact Dawn or Marie.

 

ALA: Jay reported that Leslie Berger will be attending the ALA program at the CLA conference.  Plans for ALA Legislative Day are underway and Jay is hoping for some photo ops with the legislators. ALA voting can be done on line and starts March 15-22nd.

 

XI.       Old Business: none

 

XII.      New Business: Regional Representatives:  B. Bray hosted a get together welcoming P. Holloway as Director of West Hartford Public Library.

 

K. Jacobi made a motion to adjourn at 11:25.  F. Gagliardi seconded.

 

Attendees: F. Gagliardi, M. Hasskarl, D. Higginson, M. Simpson, J. Rabin, N. Wood,

B. Bailey, B. Bray, M. Etter, A. Barney, K. Jacobi, F. Nadeau, S. Harris, G. Hurley, N. Gillies, A. Knapp, J. Fisher, C. Bradley, J. Johnson

 

Respectfully submitted,

Karen Zoller

Recording Secretary

 

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