Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Library Trustee Opening
The Library is seeking a dedicated resident of the District to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees serving the remainder of a term until 2027.
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.
Definition:
- A part time, voluntary position serving as a voting member of the governing body of the Sugar Grove Public Library District which serves a community of 16,114 residents in Sugar Grove, Blackberry Township, and some parts of Montgomery & Aurora.
- Trustees serve four-year terms. They are elected unless appointed by the board of trustees mid-term to fill a vacancy until the next election.
- Trustees serve without compensation, and their civic service is gratefully acknowledged by the Library.
Library Board Responsibilities and Duties: (examples)
- Supports and affirms the Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read, and the Illinois Public Act 103 or House Bill 2789 which indicates materials should not be removed because of partisan disapproval and prohibits the practice of banning specific books or resources.
- Participate in all regular monthly board meetings and any additional special meetings as necessary.
- Recruit and employ a qualified library director; maintain an ongoing performance appraisal process for the director. The Director hires and evaluates all other staff.
- Determines the purpose of the library and adopts policies to govern the operation and service programs in relation to the community and in keeping with federal, state, county, and local laws
- Ensure that the library has a strategic plan with implementation and evaluation components.
- Determines the long-range needs of the library in relation to the community, library standards, and library trends
- Seek adequate funds to carry out library operations.
- Supports, advocates, and participates in promotion of the library and its mission to legislators and community stakeholders
- Join state or national library associations as a resource for policies, operations and advocacy for libraries.
Time Requirements:
Anticipated time contribution is three (3) hours monthly, additional hours as needed.
- Attendance at the regular meeting of the board, on the 4th Wednesday of each month and occasionally at special meetings
- Attendance and/or participation at library activities and events.
- One professional development opportunity annually.
Reports to:
- Fellow trustees
- The community of Sugar Grove Public Library District
Necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities
- Ability to work effectively with other trustees
- Ability to represent community diversity
- Ability to define problems and make decisions
- Ability to participate in scheduled meetings
- Commitment to uphold the principles of intellectual freedom
Qualifications for position:
- Resident of the District for at least one year prior to election or appointment
- U.S. Citizen and registered voter
- Willingness to learn and discuss library issues
- Enthusiasm for libraries
- Trustees will be required to:
- Annually: File a Statement of Economic Interest annually with Kane County
- Annually: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- Once per term: complete trainings for Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) through Office of Illinois Attorney General.
How to apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume to Genna Mickey, Library Director and to Library Board Secretary Allison Short. Candidates will be interviewed prior to final selection by the full Board. Inquiries about the position are welcomed. More information about serving as a library trustee can be found here on the IL Secretary of State website or refer to this guide for new trustees
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
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.
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
Jessica Fese
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 - Jessica Fese (2027)
Meeting Schedule
Download a flyer listing the 2025 monthly Board meeting dates. Additionally, download the Annual Financial Chronology here.
Any additional meetings are set on an as-needed basis.
2025 Board Meetings Agenda Minutes January 22, 2025 January Agenda January Minutes February 26, 2025 February Agenda February Minutes March 26, 2025 March Agenda March Minutes April 23, 2025 April Agenda April Minutes May 28, 2025 May Agenda May Minutes June 25, 2025 June Agenda June Minutes July 23, 2025 July Agenda July Minutes August 27, 2025 August Agenda August Minutes September 24, 2025 September agenda September minutes October 22, 2025 October Agenda October minutes November 19, 2025 November Agenda November Minutes December 17, 2025 December Agenda December Minutes
2024 Board Meetings Agenda Minutes January 24, 2024 January Agenda January Minutes February 28, 2024*February AgendaFebruary MinutesMarch 27, 2024 March Agenda March Minutes April 24, 2024 April Agenda April Minutes May 22, 2024 May Agenda May Minutes June 26, 2024 June Agenda June Minutes July 24, 2024 July Agenda July Minutes August 28, 2024 August Agenda August Minutes September 25, 2024 September Agenda September Minutes October 23, 2024 October Agenda October Minutes November 13, 2024 November Agenda November Minutes December 18, 2024 December Agenda December Minutes * 2/28/2024 meeting is cancelled.
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
Date Agenda Minutes 5/24/2023 May Agenda May Minutes 8/28/2024 August Agenda August Minutes 9/25/2024 September Agenda September Minutes
Budget and Funding
Annual Ordinances and Resolutions as required by Illinois State Statues including the Budget and Appropriations, Truth in Taxation, Levy, Annual Audit, and Annual Financial Report to the Illinois Comptroller, and more, are available on our Open Information page, available here.