Board of Trustees
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?
Illinois Libraries are governed by statutes and administrative rules set forth by the state of Illinois, including important statues such as the Library Records Confidentiality Act.
Sugar Grove is a Library District. We are a special taxing authority, and we do not fall under the Village of Sugar Grove or any other taxing body.
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.
Board of Trustees
Ryan Ivemeyer
Board PresidentTerm C - 2025
Strategic Planning Representative
Glenda Peck
Board Vice President
Term B - 2025
Building & Grounds Representative
Michelle Damadeo
Board TreasurerTerm G - 2027
Finance RepresentativeAllison Short
Board SecretaryTerm F - 2027
Personnel & Policy Representative
Adrien Aaron
Trustee
Term A - 2025
Marisa Richards
TrusteeTerm D - 2027
VACANT
TrusteeTerm E - 2027
Current Trustee List:
- President - Ryan Ivemeyer (2025)
- Vice-President - Glenda Peck (2025)
- Secretary -Allison Short (2027)
- Treasurer - Michelle Damadeo (2027)
- Trustee - Adrien Aaron (2025)
- Trustee- Marisa Richards (2027)
- Trustee - (2023-2027) Vacant as of 5-24-23
Meeting Schedule
Download a flyer listing the 2023 monthly Board meeting dates.
Any additional meetings are set on an as needed basis.
2023 Board Meetings Agenda Minutes January 25, 2023 January Agenda January Minutes February 22, 2023 February Agenda February Minutes March 22, 2023 March Agenda March Minutes April (May 1) Agenda April (May 1) Minutes May 24, 2023 May Agenda May Minutes June 28, 2023 June Agenda June Minutes July 26, 2023 July Agenda July Minutes August 23, 2023 August Agenda August Minutes Rescheduled
September 25, 2023
September Agenda September Minutes October 25, 2023 October Agenda October Minutes November 15, 2023 November Agenda November Minutes December 13, 2023 December Agenda December Minutes
2022 Board Meetings Agenda Minutes January 5, 2022
January 26, 2022
February 23, 2022 February Agenda February Minutes March 23, 2022 March Agenda March Minutes April 27, 2022 April Agenda April Minutes May 25, 2022 May Agenda May Minutes June 22, 2022 June Agenda June Minutes July 27, 2022 July Agenda July Minutes August 24, 2022 August Agenda August Minutes September 28, 2022 September Agenda September Minutes October 5, 2022 Special Meeting Agenda Special Meeting Minutes October 26, 2022 October Agenda October Minutes November 16, 2022 November Agenda November Minutes December 14, 2022 December Agenda December Minutes
2021 Board Meetings Agenda Minutes January 27 January Agenda January Minutes February 11
February 24
March 24 March Agenda March Minutes April 28 April Agenda April Minutes May 26 May Agenda May Minutes June 23 June Agenda June Minutes July 7
July 28
August 25 August Agenda August Minutes September 22 September Agenda September Minutes October 27 October Agenda October Minutes November 17 November Agenda November Minutes December 1
December 15
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