Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mary Boller’s organization
Aug 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northwest Kansas Library System Annual Full System Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several operational and financial topics. Discussions included information on upcoming library association awards and criteria for the Best Small Library in Kansas recognition. The financial report detailed the status of capital improvement funds, the purchase of a new transport van, and projections for state aid. The board also reviewed the progress of researching alternative Integrated Library System (ILS) software options. Additionally, the executive committee provided updates on courier service improvements, regional advocacy efforts, and the Little Hands Big Dreams mobile learning system, followed by staff introductions.
Jan 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northwest Kansas Library System Executive Committee Board Board Meeting
The executive committee board meetings covered a variety of organizational and operational business. Key discussion topics included reviews of financial reports and bill lists, the approval of a GAAP waiver, and updates on the Northwest Kansas Library System mobile makerspace and sensory learning lab projects. The board addressed administrative items such as the Sunflower Consortium agreement, the assignment of board committees, and the update of job descriptions. Significant discussions occurred regarding the procurement of a new van, the exploration of KOHA as an integrated library system, and the management of grants with new clauses concerning funding for deceit. Additionally, the committee handled human resources matters including scholarship selections, the announcement of new staff, and regular performance discussions in executive sessions. The audit report from the Loyd Group was reviewed and approved, and the board finalized a new building lease agreement and system plans.
Oct 14, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Northwest Kansas Library System Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed updates on conference grants and attendance, mileage reimbursement policies, and finalized evaluations for staff bonuses. They also addressed the new contract for Humanities Kansas, library grant offerings, and performed an executive session to evaluate personnel performance. Additionally, the committee reviewed the personnel policy regarding mileage, discussed audit engagement, managed bank account transitions and signature authorities, and approved budget transfers between line items to support library grants.
Sep 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Northeast Kansas Library System Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing and Budget Hearing
The hearings included discussions on the revenue neutral rate process, regional systems funding, and the proposed budget for 2026, which exceeds the revenue neutral rate and requires a mill levy increase. Public comments were heard regarding the library's relevance in the internet age and the potential impact of school board involvement. The proposed budget supports the 2026 plan of service and includes expenditures for staff, benefits, materials, printing, contractual services, and courier services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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