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Board of Trustees

Announcement: One Sugar Grove Public Library District Trustee Position Open


Sugar Grove Public Library District is seeking dedicated resident of the District (Sugar Grove, Sugar Grove Township, part of Aurora and Montgomery) to fill vacancies on the Board of Trustees serving the remainder of a term expiring in May 2027. Of particular need are residents with professional experience in financial reporting, accounting, management, human resources, policy making, event and program planning, and community partnerships.

This position is one of stewardship, service, advocacy and community building. Duties involve voting upon matters of governance including ordinances, advocacy for the Library, community input to Administration, financial oversight, strategic planning, and service on working committees that guide the Library. Trustees serve without compensation, and their civic service is gratefully acknowledged by the Library.  

A candidate must be a registered voter, citizen of the United States, file an economic interest statement, complete required OMA and FOIA training (online) and complete an orientation meeting with the Library Director. Candidates will be interviewed prior to final selection by the full Board, then appointed by the current board to serve out the remainder of the term.

To apply, please send letter of interest to the Library Director at genna@sgpl.org and Board President Ryan Ivemeyer at trusteeivemeyer@sgpl.org. For more information, visit www.sgpl.org/board-trustees, contact Library Director Genna Mickey or Board President Ryan Ivemeyer.

 

What does an Illinois Library Trustee do? 

About

The Board of Trustees is composed of seven elected members serving staggering terms in the valuable role of stewardship and governance to the Sugar Grove Public Library District.   Key functions of the Board include advocacy, governance, stewardship to the facility, fiscal responsibility, financial security and oversight.  Board members serve with no compensation and regularly donate time and attention to serve the needs of patrons.  

The Board hires and works in conjunction with the Library Director to serve the needs of Sugar Grove residents.   "Our mission is to be a unique resource to offer open access to information that fosters a passion for reading, learning, and the exchange of ideas. As the heart of our community, we support democracy, citizenship, and the cultural growth of the Sugar Grove Public Library District."

The Board graciously welcomes visitors to public meetings held every fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the general Board room. Agendas and minutes are posted to the website, government information bulletin board in the Library  or are available in a informational binder that may be freely accessed by the public in the Library.  Public comment is welcomed at every meeting, and additional written comments may be considered for inclusion to packets.    

View Board Bylaws Here

Board of Trustees   

Ryan Ivemeyer      
Board President

Term C - 2025   

Strategic Planning Representative

Glenda Peck

Board Vice President

Term B - 2025

Building & Grounds Representative 

   Michelle Damadeo       
Board Treasurer

Term G - 2027        
Finance Representative

Allison Short      
Board Secretary

Term F - 2027     

Personnel & Policy Representative

Adrien Aaron

Trustee

Term A - 2025

 

Marisa Richards   
Trustee

Term D - 2027         
 

VACANT   
Trustee

Term E - 2027   

Current Trustee List:

 

Meeting Schedule

 

Download a flyer listing the 2023 monthly Board meeting dates.

Any additional meetings are set on an as needed basis.  

 

 

2023 Board MeetingsAgendaMinutes
January 25, 2023January AgendaJanuary Minutes
February 22, 2023February AgendaFebruary Minutes
March 22, 2023March AgendaMarch Minutes

April 26, 2023

rescheduled to May 1, 2023

April (May 1) AgendaApril (May 1) Minutes
May 24, 2023May AgendaMay Minutes
June 28, 2023June AgendaJune Minutes
July 26, 2023July AgendaJuly Minutes
August 23, 2023August AgendaAugust Minutes

September 27, 2023

Rescheduled 

September 25, 2023

September AgendaSeptember Minutes
October 25, 2023October AgendaOctober Minutes
November 15, 2023November AgendaNovember Minutes
December 13, 2023December AgendaDecember Minutes

 

 

 

2022 Board MeetingsAgendaMinutes

January 5, 2022

January 26, 2022

Special Meeting Agenda

January Agenda

Special Meeting Minutes

January Minutes

February 23, 2022February AgendaFebruary Minutes
March 23, 2022March AgendaMarch Minutes
April 27, 2022April AgendaApril Minutes
May 25, 2022May AgendaMay Minutes
June 22, 2022June AgendaJune Minutes
July 27, 2022July AgendaJuly Minutes
August 24, 2022August AgendaAugust Minutes
September 28, 2022September AgendaSeptember Minutes
October 5, 2022Special Meeting AgendaSpecial Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2022October AgendaOctober Minutes
November 16, 2022November AgendaNovember Minutes
December 14, 2022December AgendaDecember Minutes

 

 

2021 Board MeetingsAgendaMinutes
January 27January AgendaJanuary Minutes

February 11

February 24

Special Meeting Agenda

February Agenda

Special Meeting Minutes

February Minutes

March 24March AgendaMarch Minutes
April 28April AgendaApril Minutes
May 26May AgendaMay Minutes
June 23June AgendaJune Minutes

July 7

July 28

July 7 - Special

July Agenda

July Special 

July Minutes

August 25August AgendaAugust Minutes
September 22September AgendaSeptember Minutes
October 27October AgendaOctober Minutes
November 17November AgendaNovember Minutes

December 1

December 15

Special Meeting

December Agenda

Special Meeting Minutes

December Minutes

 

Decennial Committee 

(50 ILCS 70/) Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act

May 24, 2023: Decennial Committee Meeting: May Agenda (Minutes to be approved at 8/22/24 meeting)

August 22, 2024: Decennial Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm

October 1, 2024: Decennial Committee Report Due to be Filed