Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Meg Backus’s organization
May 7, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Northern New York Library Network Board Of Trustees Meeting
Key discussions during the meeting included the decision to move the corporation's investments from The Simmons Group to the Northern New York Community Foundation (NNYCF) due to better alignment of goals and values. Financial reports for March 2025 were reviewed and received. The board reviewed and funded five member grant applications for 2025-26, including projects related to preservation, health, and historical materials. The FY 25-26 Proposed Budget was approved, which involved moving certain revenues and expenses to the operating budget, increasing member dues effective July 1, 2025, and funding a new full-time position for a Special Collections Consultant. Hospital Grants for FY 25-26 were also approved. The Executive Director's report highlighted an upcoming ESLN contract for a grant database subscription, plans for member visits and programs, and advocacy efforts concerning the state budget and intellectual freedom legislation.
Nov 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Northern New York Library Network Board Of Trustees Meeting
The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. The Board reviewed and discussed the September and October 2025 financial reports, noting required updates to the balance sheet. A performance summary of investments managed by the Northern New York Community Foundation was presented, prompting a review of bylaws concerning board structure and activities. Following discussion regarding a Massena Museum Membership Application, a committee comprising Chessie Monks-Kelly, Jackie Madison, and John Payne was established to suggest changes to the membership clauses within the bylaws for future consideration. The Executive Director's report covered several key areas, including the cancellation of an NEH Grant project, exploration of digital asset management solutions, an extension for a Special Collections Grant, discussion of Professional Development grant priorities (favoring MLIS programs and collaborative inquiry groups), publication of a resource by the Disaster Preparedness Collaborative Inquiry group, and planning for a series of regional screenings related to censorship efforts. Input is currently being gathered for the Plan of Service draft, which is scheduled for presentation at the January 22, 2026 meeting.
Sep 25, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Northern New York Library Network Board Of Trustees Meeting
The Board reviewed and accepted the July 28, 2025, meeting minutes. Key discussions included the review of July and August 2025 financial reports, noting the receipt of full State funding allocations. The Board approved funding for hospital librarians, specifically $84,920 for Samaritan Medical Center and $46,387 for CVPH, derived from HLSP and/or MISP funds for FY 25-26. A significant decision was the unanimous approval to change the health insurance plan to a High-Deductible plan with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), involving establishing a $54,000 fund to cover employee deductibles. The Board also reviewed the audit connection letter, the OPEB valuation agreement, and the Executive Director's report, which covered grant timelines, professional development fund awards, an in-house database project, and legislative updates. Finally, the NYS Annual Report was reviewed and approved, and Conflict of Interest statements were collected.
Jul 28, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Northern New York Library Network Board Of Trustees Meeting
The meeting agenda was approved, followed by introductions. Key actions included approving the financial reports for April, May, and June 2025, which involved discussion about maintaining the Petty Cash account. The board approved the slate of NNYLN Officers for the 2025-2026 term. Slates of members were also approved for the NNYRC Board of Directors and for the NNYLN Board Committees: Personnel, Finance, and Grants. Updates from the Executive Director highlighted the launch of the Foundation Directory Online Tool, progress on the collaborative inquiry program, recent additions to the Academic Overdrive Consortium, a successful meeting between public library systems, and the impending start date for the Special Collections Consultant. Advocacy items noted the state budget passing with an operating aid increase and the Freedom to Read bill advancing. Financially, the board approved switching the bank account to Metropolitan Commercial due to better rates and confirmed the transfer of NNYRC funds. An insurance claim was filed for lightning strike damage at the office. Proposed meeting dates for 2025-2026 were approved, confirming the September meeting would be in-person with an extended agenda focusing on the grant program. Finally, board members were asked to complete Conflict of Interest Forms.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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