Board Meeting Frequency

Hello All, My Board, which currently meets monthly, is considering reducing the frequency of their meeting schedule. For those libraries whose boards meet less than 12 times a year, especially those that meet every other month, could you please share the pros and cons of meeting less often? Thank you in advance! Kristina Kristina Knezic, Director Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269-471-7074 www.bsclibrary.org

More pros than cons. Monthly mtgs, many times I was really searching for agenda items. When we went to every other month it was with the caveat if something needed immediate attention we would schedule a special mtg. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Kristina Knezic via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 10:55:35 AM To: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Board Meeting Frequency Hello All, My Board, which currently meets monthly, is considering reducing the frequency of their meeting schedule. For those libraries whose boards meet less than 12 times a year, especially those that meet every other month, could you please share the pros and cons of meeting less often? Thank you in advance! Kristina Kristina Knezic, Director Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269-471-7074 www.bsclibrary.org

We recently transitioned to holding meetings every other month for similar reasons—having difficulty filling agendas. The new schedule has been incredibly effective for us. Interestingly, I reached out to approximately 20 other libraries facing similar challenges, and they too have implemented this change and are highly satisfied with the results. Home Township Library Jonelle Ball, Director 329 E Main Street Edmore MI 48829 ---- On Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:47:29 -0400 Susan Wess via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote --- More pros than cons. Monthly mtgs, many times I was really searching for agenda items. When we went to every other month it was with the caveat if something needed immediate attention we would schedule a special mtg. Gethttps://aka.ms/o0ukef From: Michlib-l <mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Kristina Knezic via Michlib-l <mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 10:55:35 AM To: mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Board Meeting Frequency Hello All, My Board, which currently meets monthly, is considering reducing the frequency of their meeting schedule. For those libraries whose boards meet less than 12 times a year, especially those that meet every other month, could you please share the pros and cons of meeting less often? Thank you in advance! Kristina Kristina Knezic, Director Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269-471-7074 www.bsclibrary.org _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
participants (3)
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Jonelle Ball
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Kristina Knezic
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Susan Wess