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Oshkosh Public Library
April 28, 2022
The Regular Meeting of the Oshkosh Public Library Board of Trustees was held on April 28, 2022, in the
Lower Level of the Oshkosh Public Library. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Board
President, Bill Bracken.
Present were: Bill Bracken, Kim Brown, Lindsey Mugerauer, Larry Lautenschlager, Baron Perlman,
David Romond, David Rucker, Amber Shemanski and Kim Maki, Adjunct Board Member. Absent were:
Julie Davids and Christine Melms-Simon. Others present were: Jeff Gilderson-Duwe, Oshkosh Public
Library Director; Ruth Percey, Assistant Director for Public Services; Julie Schmude, Business Manager;
Lisa Voss, Assistant Director for Library Development; Kallie Schell, Children’s Librarian and Tracie
Schlaak, Administrative Specialist.
Public Comments: There were none.
Consent Agenda Items:
• Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 31, 2022
• Vouchers payable - $286,029.23
• 2023 Reimbursement for cross-county rural use – The Director’s recommendation for
billing adjacent counties is detailed in a memo in this month’s packet.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion: Perlman; Second: Lautenschlager; Vote: Unanimous.
New Business:
• Guest: Children’s Librarian Kallie Schell. Kallie introduced herself and told the board
about the work she has done since being hired in January 2022.
• Resolution on the Freedom to Read. Director proposes a resolution to the Library Board as a
timely reaffirmation of core principles for freedom of access to library resources and against
censorship.
Motion: to approve the resolution on the Freedom to Read.
Motion: Perlman; Second: Lautenschlager; Vote: Unanimous
• ALA Freedom to Read Statement: Director proposes adoption of most recent revision (June
2004).
• ALA Library Bill of Rights: Director proposes adoption of most recent revision (January
2019)
Motion: to approve the ALA Freedom to Read Statement and ALA Library Bill of Rights
Motion: Perlman; Second: Shemanski; Vote: Unanimous
• ALA Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights: Director proposes rescinding outdated
version of Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights (approved by OPL Board December
1984).
Motion: to rescind the outdated versions of Library Bill of Rights
Motion: Perlman; Second: Lautenschlager; Vote: Unanimous
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Metrics: Director proposes that the Library
Board approve collection and reporting of metrics to be in alignment with the broader
City effort to track and report progress on efforts to increase diversity, equity, and
inclusion in its services and operations.
Motion: to adopt the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Metrics as presented
Motion: Lautenschlager; Second: Perlman; Vote: Unanimous
• 2023 Operating Budget Preparation Calendar: The City of Oshkosh 2023 Budget
Preparation Calendar is included for the Board’s information. The Director asks the
Board to consider scheduling a Special meeting to consider the Library’s 2023
operating budget during the first week of August, 2022.
Motion: to schedule a special meeting to consider 2023 budget preparation on Thursday, August
11, 2022, at 4:00 PM
Motion: Perlman; Second: Brown; Vote: Unanimous
Library Director’s Report:
• Trust Fund transfer process – the Director is in constant contact with the city’s Financial
Services Department.
Trustee Reports and Comments
• Bill Bracken recognized the service of Kim Maki, the adjunct board member who was the
Leadership Oshkosh Advocate for the Oshkosh Public Library.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn the meeting at 5:30 PM
Motion: Perlman; Second: Lautenschlager; Vote: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff Gilderson-Duwe, Secretary
Tracie Schlaak – Recorder