13 December 2021
Moon Township Board of Supervisors and its boards · 15 subject tags
The Moon Township Library Board held its regular meeting December 13, beginning with an executive session on personnel and board nominations. The board unanimously approved November’s meeting minutes. The board president reported that a children’s “Book of the Day” posted on the library’s Facebook page had generated significant public concern, leading the Township Supervisors to invite concerned individuals to an upcoming meeting. The board is working with a crisis management consultant recommended by the Allegheny County Library Association and has consulted ACLA legal counsel. The board president noted that most negative feedback originated out of state, including death threats against librarians. The children’s librarian’s private Facebook account was compromised; she clarified the book selection process uses professional recommendation lists from sources like School Library Journal. The book is available in 15 county libraries and as an e-book through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The director reported the book remains in constant circulation. The board approved the treasurer’s report, noting a surplus trend though financials are delayed due to holidays. The director’s report confirmed successful fundraising including over $1,000 from the Winter Festival. An official meeting with the supervisors is set for January regarding building improvements; Robert Morris University has been informed discussions are on hold. The board unanimously approved a 7% raise for the Library Director for 2022, based on executive session discussion. A group of five members was appointed to draft a statement for the supervisors’ meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 26 at 6:00 PM, in person with a hybrid option. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM.The Moon Township Library Board held its regular meeting December 13, beginning with an executive session on personnel and board nominations. The board unanimously approved November’s meeting minutes. The board president reported that a children’s “Book of the Day” posted on the library’s Facebook page had generated significant public concern, leading the Township Supervisors to invite concerned individuals to an upcoming meeting. The board is working with a crisis management consultant recommended by the Allegheny County Library Association and has consulted ACLA legal counsel. The board president noted that most negative feedback originated out of state, including death threats against librarians. The children’s librarian’s private Facebook account was compromised; she clarified the book selection process uses professional recommendation lists from sources like School Library Journal. The book is available in 15 county libraries and as an e-book through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The director reported the book remains in constant circulation. The board approved the treasurer’s report, noting a surplus trend though financials are delayed due to holidays. The director’s report confirmed successful fundraising including over $1,000 from the Winter Festival. An official meeting with the supervisors is set for January regarding building improvements; Robert Morris University has been informed discussions are on hold. The board unanimously approved a 7% raise for the Library Director for 2022, based on executive session discussion. A group of five members was appointed to draft a statement for the supervisors’ meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 26 at 6:00 PM, in person with a hybrid option. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM.
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