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Board names search committee, outlines timeline and appoints Samantha Quayle interim director
Summary
Muskego Public Library Board appointed a search committee to lead initial screening for a new director, discussed a 30-day posting and interview logistics, moved into closed session under Wisconsin law, and appointed Samantha Quayle as interim director on May 7.
The Muskego Public Library Board on May 7 appointed a search committee to manage initial screening and interviews for the new library director, discussed a search timetable and candidate interview format, voted to meet in closed session under Wisconsin law for personnel deliberations, and named Samantha Quayle interim library director after the closed session.
Board members agreed the search should be aggressive and nationally posted, with a planned posting date discussed for May 9 and a typical 30-day application window. The board’s timeline aims to recruit and have a new director in place by August so the incoming director can engage with the city’s budget cycle. Kate (human resources) and outgoing director Britney outlined the sequence: post, receive applications, search committee screens and holds first-round interviews, then recommend finalists to the full board for final interviews.
Composition and duties: the board selected a search committee made up of trustees Dave (chair), Carrie, Michelle and Phyllis, with HR staff (Kate) to coordinate meetings and the board proposing to ask the head of reference to serve if not a candidate. The board also discussed inviting the system director or a recently retired system director to consult on the search to provide experience without inhibiting open conversation with candidates.
Interview logistics and budget: trustees preferred in-person interviews when possible but said virtual interviews are acceptable—especially for out-of-state applicants—and recommended using the same format for all finalists to ensure comparability. The board discussed the possibility of covering travel costs for out-of-state finalists if needed; one example figure cited for an out-of-state interview round was about $2,500 total travel and lodging.
Closed session and interim appointment: the board moved into closed session under Wisconsin Statute §19.85(1)(c) "to consider employment…of any public employee." The roll-call vote to convene in closed session recorded aye votes from Dave, Barb, Carrie, Michelle, Tracy, Jennifer, Phyllis and Kristen. After returning to open session, the board voted to appoint Samantha Quayle as interim library director; the motion passed by voice vote.
Votes at a glance: Approve job posting — passed (voice vote); Approve updated job description — passed (voice vote); Appoint search committee — passed (voice vote); Move to closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) — passed (roll-call recorded); Appoint Samantha Quayle as interim library director — passed (voice vote).
The search committee will schedule screening meetings and report back to the full board with finalists for final interviews.
