9-30-2026 MCLS Board Meeting Agenda

Public Notice of the Meeting of the MANITOWOC–CALUMET LIBRARY SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Pursuant to section 19.84 (2) and (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to the public, to the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter and Tri-County News, and to those who have filed a written request for this notice, that a meeting of the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:30 o’clock p.m. The meeting will be held at the Chilton Public Library, Chilton, WI 53014. As of the date of this notice, the subject matter known to be intended for consideration is as follows: MANITOWOC-CALUMET LIBRARY SYSTEM BOARD MEETING Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Chilton Public Library 221 Park Street Chilton, WI 53014 Board members and members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the Chilton Public Library, or please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://meet.goto.com/185429437 You can also dial in using your phone: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 185-429-437 AGENDA 1. Call meeting to order (Proper notice has been given.) 2. Minutes of the July 29, 2026 Board meeting (enclosure #1) ACTION REQUESTED 3. Public comment (general comment on issues germane to the operations of MCLS) 4. Communications (any correspondence received germane to operations of MCLS) 5. Review of 2025 audit Financial Statements by CLA (enclosure #2) ACTION REQUESTED 6. Reports from directors of member libraries 7. Financial Business a. July and August, 2026 financial reports (enclosures #3 and #4) ACTION REQUESTED b. Payment of August and September, 2026 bills (enclosures #5 and #6) ACTION REQUESTED c. Reach Out and Read report (enclosure #7) ACTION REQUESTED 8. System Director’s report (enclosure #8) 9. System Office & Outreach Coordinator’s report (enclosure #9) 10. LARS Consultant’s report (enclosure #10) 11. Unfinished business 12. New business a. Personnel Committee Report (enclosure #11) ACTION REQUESTED b. Approve Office and ILS Consultant Job Description (enclosure #12) ACTION REQUESTED c. Adopt Line Item and Program Budgets (enclosures #13 and #14) ACTION REQUESTED d. Adopt 2027 System Plan (enclosure #15) ACTION REQUESTED 13. Trustee Education – Trustee Tale – Making Your Data Work for Your Library (enclosure #16) 14. Confirm and set place for November 18, 2026 meeting 15. Motion to adjourn If you are unable to attend, please notify Rebecca Scherer, System Director, at (920) 686-3051 or rscherer@mcls.lib.wi.us. If you require accommodations for this meeting, please contact the System Director at least 48 hours in advance.