Boston Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. at the Central Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116.
Central Library, Rabb Hall (must enter via Dartmouth Street entrance)
This is an open meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
In-person: Must enter via 230 Dartmouth Street Entrance before 9:00 a.m., Entry not permitted before 8:15 a.m.
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- Call-in numbers: 1-646-558-8656, 1-646-931-3860, 1-301-715-8592, or 1-305-224-1968
Discussion Topics
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AGENDA
I. Chair’s Report
Dr. Ray Liu, Chair
A. Call to Order
1. Acknowledge EDI statement
2. Roll Call
3. Review and Approval of Minutes for the May 21, 2024 Annual Meeting
B. Welcome Remarks
1. Introduction of New Trustees
i. Julie Kim
ii. Jonathan LavineII. President’s Report
David Leonard, President
A. Introduction of New Managers Judah Hamer, Human Resources Manager
Nicole Santiago, Manager of Research Services
Audrey Wynne, Legal Liaison/Policy AdvisorB. Room Dedication Proposals
1. Grove Hall - Mimi Jones, Civil Rights Advocate/Long-time BPL Friend Member
Richard Kort, President of Friends of Grove Hall Branch & Celia Contelmo, Grove Hall Branch
Librarian
VOTED: “that, the Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston approve the
proposal to rename the Mezzanine Community Room at the Grove Hall Branch the Mimi
Jones Community Room.”
2. Jamaica Plain- Barbara Rhodes, Children’s Librarian at Jamaica Plain Branch
Don Haber, President of Friends of the Jamaica Plain BranchVOTED: “that, the Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston approve the
proposal to rename the Children’s Room at the Jamaica Plain Branch the Barbara Rhodes
Children’s Room.”
C. Governance Updates
1. Management Discussion & Analysis Report
David Leonard and Lisa Pollack, Chief of Communications
2. Vacancies Status
3. Capital Projects
4. Safety & Security
5. Shattuck Award Winner, Tracey Wiggins, Special Library Assistant at Roxbury BranchPamela Carver, Clerk of the Board 9.12.24 2
III. Strategic Planning Committee
Chrisian Westra, Committee Chair and David Leonard, President
A. Review of Mission, Values, and Timeline
Erin Corcoran & Patricia Nobre, Gensler
IV. Trustees Finance and Audit Committee
Evelyn Arana-Ortiz, Committee Chair
Emily Tokarczyk, Chief Financial Officer
A. Approval of Boston Public Library Draft Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
2024.
VOTED: “that, the Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston approve the Boston
Public Library’s Draft Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024.”V. Trustees Fellowes Athenaeum Trust Advisory Committee
Evelyn Arana-Ortiz, Committee Chair
A. Review of Program Grant Selections for FY25
VI. New Business
VII. Public Comment
Please sign up for public comment the first 30 minutes of the meeting to support effective time management. On
occasion, additional public comments on matters formally on the agenda may be allowed at the discretion of the
Chair, and time allowing. Members of the public are also reminded that comments may alternatively be submitted in
writing to the Clerk for distribution to the Trustees.
VIII. Adjournment
Dr. Ray Liu, Chair
*Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Honan-Allston Branch (Subject to
change, please see website for details)Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston
Dr, Ray Liu, Chair; Evelyn Arana Ortiz, Vice Chair,Navjeet Bal, Joe Berman, Cheryl Cronin, John Hailer, Jeff Hawkins, Julie Kim, Jonathan Lavine,
Jose C. Masso III, Senator Mike Rush, Christian Westra, and Lynn Perry Wooten- President, David Leonard
- Clerk of the Board, Pamela R. Carver