Library Board of Trustees

Meetings

• 4 pm
• 2nd Thursday of each month
• City Council Chambers

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

• Francis Bova
• Virginia Segarra Bunnell
• Giselle Luevanos
• Maribel Cruz Reyes
• Vacant

Length of Term

Three years

Responsible Department

Community Services Department

Qualifications/Conditions

Must reside or work within the geographic boundaries of the General Plan

Compensation

None

Financial Disclosure

Must submit conflict of interest statements

Training

City staff provides an initial orientation and ethics training in accordance with state law.

Purpose

The Library Board of Trustees provides oversight of library services and advises the City Council, City staff, and the Library Director on the development of plans, policies, and programs that are responsive to community needs. Trustees are empowered to help guide the future direction of library services, provide oversight of the implementation of the professional services contract with Library Systems and Services, and aid in the establishment of performance metrics. Additional areas of focus include:

• Overseeing the implementation of the 5-year strategic plan which was approved by the Board in July 2018;
• Reviewing customer concerns and suggestions;
• Generating public support and participation in library programs;
• Determining expenditures of library trust funds;
• Reviewing and approving policies and fees recommended by staff;
• Coordinating with other library support groups such as Friends of the Library, the Escondido Library Foundation, the Pioneer Room Friends, and the Friends of Literacy Services.