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Library Department recommending the Board receive and file a presentation on the one year update of Board Policy F-3 and provide direction on the policy, if needed.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Board Policy F-3 - Library and Museum Behavior Policy and Suspension Notice Appeal form supports staff in maintaining a welcoming environment at all Library and Museum locations by clearly stating behavior expectations, potential consequences, and their processes.
The Board approved the policy on 6/25/24 with Legistar file 24-0959. A motion was made by Supervisor Parlin, seconded by Supervisor Turnboo to:
1) Approve and adopt Board Policy F-3 - El Dorado County Library and Museum Behavior Policy and the Suspension Notice Appeal Form with the following changes:
a) In section III. Procedure: With severe or repeated infractions, a patron can be suspended for up to a year: section (A) strike "and they will work with the Library Director to determine suspension length"; and
b) In section III. Procedure: With severe or repeated infractions, a patron can be suspended for up to a year: section (D) strike 30 days and replace with 14 days;
2) Grant the Library Director the authority to make changes to the Policy and Suspension Notice Appeal Form that are either non-substantive or necessary to accord with changes to relevant statutes or regulations; and
3) Direct staff to return to the Board within one year with an update to the Board.
Staff recommend the Board receive a one year update presentation on how the policy continues to support library staff in creating welcoming environments, the frequency in which the policy has been used, challenges, successes, and an overview of support of the policy from library and other department staff.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to receive the presentation.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar item #24-0959 on 6/25/2024 - Board approved and adopted Board Policy F-3 - El Dorado County Library and Museum Behavior Po...
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