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SUPERIOR PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2026 A meeting of the Library Board was convened on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior, Wisconsin. Board Members Present: Sue Hendrickson, Jim Purvis, Mary Johnson-Garay, Ellen Kreidler and Ron Leino Members Absent: Acacia Nikoi, Julie Tersteeg, Heather Rickerl, Nick Ledin and Emily Groves Also Present: Sue Heskin, Library Director; Addyson Gallagher, Youth Representative 1. CALL TO ORDER - Sue Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – February 11, 2026 meeting. Motion to approve made by Ron Leino; Seconded by Mary Johnson-Garay; Motion passed unanimously 3. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR - written report submitted a. Updates on services – February was Love Your Library month and a contest was held with three winners drawn from the region. One winner was from Superior. Director Heskin will cull out the comments from Superior patrons and provide highlights for the board at the next meeting. b. The long-awaited light pole is scheduled to be installed in the center of the main parking lot – weather dependent either this week or next. This will conclude the final phase of the project and the remaining $40,000 invoice will be paid upon completion. c. There was a question regarding the digital newspaper archive as to whether this will be kept up with current editions. Director Heskin explained that this is already being done. The project with Ancestry.com/Newspapers.com was for older editions. d. Story Walk: A private donor has provided funds for ongoing maintenance. Parks and Rec have agreed to provide maintenance and will place the posts in concrete footings this season. e. Senior Planet: The Rotary has funded this program through the next two years. f. There was a brief discussion regarding the information in the Trustee Essentials Chapter 21 – The Library Board and Accessible Services. Although some of the details of this chapter contain older technology, the Library does have the capacity to serve hearing impaired – primarily with screen readers. In addition, Library staff can identify patrons who are eligible to participate in the State of WI program (through Milwaukee) for talking books and braille. A question was posed about utilizing a flashing light to notify hearing impaired when the library is soon to close. Director Heskin explained that this is difficult to do with the current electrical system. Currently staff will walk around the building prior to closing to ensure all patron exit at closing time. This has not been an issue. 4. APPROVAL OF THE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT - Director Heskin informed the Board that the 2026 budget allocation numbers have not been imported by the City yet, however she provided an estimate on the percent of budget used for the Board’s information. Motion to approve the bills and financial report made by Ellen Kreidler; Seconded by Jim Purvis. Motion approved unanimously. 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS - a. Policy and Bylaws Committee – meeting February 11, 2026 minutes in packet. i Committee began discussion of Memoranda of Understanding with the Friends of the Library and the Foundation. A draft document with the Friends will be presented to their group at their next meeting with a goal of having a final agreement by the next committee meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026. Jim Purvis will meet with Director Heskin to discuss an agreement with the Foundation. ii Committee recommends the board adopt the draft Group and School Visit Policy. This is a new policy and will help staff manage scheduling groups, particularly when they request staff resources. Motion was made from the Committee to approve the policy; second by Mary Johnson-Garay. Motion approved unanimously. 6. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT – Report from Ellen Kreidler. The Love your Local Artist event brought in a record attendance of 516 and fundraising exceeding $2,000. The fall book sale date has been selected as September 25 & 26, 2026. 7. SPL FOUNDATION REPORT – The Foundation will meet in April with a report at the following board meeting. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (Discussion and/or action) - No unfinished business to discuss 9. NEW BUSINESS - (Discussion and/or action) a. Director Heskin recommends approval of the 2026 Collection Development Grant agreement with NWLS. Motion to approve made by Jim Purvis; Seconded by Ellen Kreidler. Motion passed unanimously. b. Director Heskin recommends approval of the 2026 WLA Membership Grant agreement with NWLS. Motion to approve made by Mary Johnson-Garay; seconded by Jim Purvis. Motion passed unanimously. 10. BUSINESS BY PUBLIC* - No business by the public ADJOURNMENT at 5:36 pm– Next meeting April 8 at 5:00 pm Submitted by Ellen Kreidler