Trustees discussed the board’s annual work plan and agreed to prioritize three draft goals: (1) continue the policy review and update process, including associated procedures to improve staff operations; (2) remain actively engaged in the library campus site‑planning process and related research; and (3) lead a public education and advocacy effort to communicate the value of libraries, while clarifying legal limits with the city attorney.

Sean Fey (administrative secretary) reported that the City Clerk (Mark Perez) had sent guidance indicating a tentative September timeline for submission, and staff said trustees have time to draft accomplishments and refine the work plan before that submission. Trustees suggested making the volunteer appreciation activity a recurring, structurally supported effort (committee or annual schedule) and recommended trustees act as ambassadors for outreach.

On advocacy, trustees discussed how a board can promote libraries without making political endorsements. Staff and trustees agreed to consult the city attorney on permissible activities and to consider educational outreach—inviting legislative staff to events, preparing infographics summarizing library statistics, and identifying politically neutral ways to raise awareness—rather than direct campaign activity. Trustees discussed drafting sample language and using an asterisked identification format (for example, listing an individual trustee’s name with “for identification purposes only”) when providing input or supporting informational materials.

Staff will compile accomplishments and a draft work plan for review at the next meeting; trustees may email additional items to staff in advance. No formal vote on the final work plan occurred at this meeting.