Guilford, Vermont
Monday, July 24th, 2023
Trustees present: Jeannette Tokarz(online), Laura Lawson Tucker, Richard Wizansky, Nika
Fotopulos, John Shaw, Judith Serkin, Sandra Cortes
Others present: Cathi Wilken (Librarian), Friends of the Library: Lesley Malouin, Marty
Ramsburg, Deb Albright, Linda Hay(online)
Trustee absent: None!
Meeting began at 6:05 pm
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
We discussed the drafted proposal to establish a clearer and more formalized relationship
between the Trustees of the Library and the Town.
The overall tone of the MOU we wish to convey is one of collaboration between the Library and
the Town with a clear understanding of our respective responsibilities.
We will create a subcommittee to present this draft of an MOU.
Succession Plan:
Sadly, Cathi has decided she is ready to retire. We are SO grateful for all the ways she has
given life and heart to our little but now mighty Library. We will have a big celebration next
summer!
We discussed a proposed succession plan:
1- retain the current staffing model of having 2 positions, the Librarian and the Assistant
Librarian.
2- adjusting the Librarian position to full time with benefits (30hrs)
3- redefining the Librarian’s job description to be a full time position.
A rough schedule was identified to move forward with a succession plan that would see a new
Librarian begin July 1st, 2024.
Meeting adjourned 7:53 pm
Minutes by secretary, Nika Fotopulos
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