Board of Directors

Illinois Heartland Library System is overseen by a board of directors comprised of representatives of the regional library community.

Board Meetings & Documents

Delivery & Facilities Meeting - March 6, 2025

Meeting Access
Agenda	Agenda Facilities Comm Mtg 03.06.25.pdf
Minutes
Other Documents	4.1 DRAFT Minutes Facilities Comm Mtg 090524.pdf 6.1 Vehicle Surplus Memo.pdf

Board Meeting - February 25, 2025

Meeting Access	5:00 pm Edwardsville Office: 6725 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-3216 You may also attend the meeting via v-tel at the following locations: Carbondale Office 1740 Innovation Drive Carbondale, IL 62903 P: (618) 985-3711 Champaign Office 1704 W. Interstate Dr. Champaign, IL P: (217) 352-0047 CE Brehm 101 S 7th Street Mount Vernon, IL 62864 P: (618) 242-6322 Effingham Public Library 200 N 3rd Street Effingham, IL 62401 P: 217-342-2464 Illinois State Library Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 South 2nd Street Springfield, IL 62701 P: (217) 785-5600
Agenda	AGENDA Board Mtg 022525.pdf
Minutes	APPROVED Minutes Board Mtg 022525.pdf
Other Documents	3.1 Amended DRAFT Minutes Board Mtg 112624.pdf 4.1 DRAFT Minutes Board Mtg 012825.pdf 5.1 February 2025 Dept Updates.pdf 6.1 January 2025 Bills_0.pdf 7.1 January 31, 2025 Financial Reports.pdf 12.1 IHLS Pay Grades.pdf 13.1 WEB Staff Report 022525.pdf

Executive Committee Meeting - February 20, 2025

Meeting Access
Agenda	AGENDA Executive Comm Mtg 022025.pdf
Minutes	APPROVED Minutes Executive Comm Mtg 022025.pdf
Other Documents	4.1 DRAFT Minutes Executive Comm Mtg 011525.pdf 5.1 February 2025 Dept Updates_0.pdf 9.1 Adv & Ed Committee Update Proposal.pdf 10.1 DRAFT AGENDA Board Mtg 022525.pdf

Finance Committee - February 10, 2025

Meeting Access
Agenda	Finance Committee Agenda February 10, 2025.pdf
Minutes	APPROVED Minutes Finance 021025.pdf
Other Documents	4.1 January 13, 2025 Draft Finance Committee Minutes.pdf 6.1 January 2025 Bills.pdf 6.2 January 31, 2025 Financial Reports.pdf

Advocacy & Education Committee - February 5, 2025

Meeting Access
Agenda	AGENDA Adv Ed Mtg 020525.pdf
Minutes	APPROVED Minutes Adv Ed Comm 020525.pdf
Other Documents	4.1 DRAFT Minutes Adv & Ed 100224.pdf

Board Meeting - January 28, 2025

Meeting Access	5:00 pm Edwardsville Office: 6725 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-3216 You may also attend the meeting via v-tel at the following locations: Carbondale Office 1740 Innovation Drive Carbondale, IL 62903 P: (618) 985-3711 Champaign Office 1704 W. Interstate Dr. Champaign, IL P: (217) 352-0047 CE Brehm 101 S 7th Street Mount Vernon, IL 62864 P: (618) 242-6322 Effingham Public Library 200 N 3rd Street Effingham, IL 62401 P: 217-342-2464 Illinois State Library Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 South 2nd Street Springfield, IL 62701 P: (217) 785-5600
Agenda	AGENDA Board Mtg 012825.pdf
Minutes	APPROVED Minutes Board Mtg 012825.pdf
Other Documents	3.1 Committment to Serve.pdf 4.1 DRAFT Minutes Board Mtg 112624.pdf 5.1 DRAFT Minutes Board Mtg 121124.pdf 6.1 Director & Staff Activity Reports.pdf 7.1 November 2024 Bills.pdf 8.1 December 2024 Bills.pdf 9.1 December 31, 2024 Financial Reports.pdf 12.1 WEB Staff Report 012825.pdf 18.1 IHLS Board Member Job Description.pdf 19.1 FY2025 General Fund Proposed Budget Amendment.pdf

Executive Committee Meeting - January 15, 2025

Meeting Access
Agenda	AGENDA Executive Comm Mtg 011525.pdf
Minutes	APPROVED Minutes Executive Comm Mtg 011525.pdf
Other Documents	4.1 DRAFT Minutes Executive Comm Mtg 111424.pdf 10.1 DRAFT AGENDA Board Mtg 012825.pdf 9.1 FY2025 Capital Projects Proposed Budget Amendment.pdf

Finance Committee - January 13, 2025

Meeting Access
Agenda	Finance Committee Agenda January 13, 2025.pdf
Minutes	APPROVED Mins Fin Comm 011325.pdf
Other Documents	4.1 November 11, 2024 Draft Finance Committee Minutes.pdf 6.1 November 2024 Bills.pdf 6.2 December 2024 Bills.pdf 6.3 December 31, 2024 Financial Reports.pdf 6.4 FY2025 General Fund Budget Amendment.pdf

Board Meeting - December 11, 2024

Meeting Access	5:00 pm Edwardsville Office: 6725 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-3216 You may also attend the meeting via v-tel at the following locations: Carbondale Office 1740 Innovation Drive Carbondale, IL 62903 P: (618) 985-3711 Champaign Office 1704 W. Interstate Dr. Champaign, IL P: (217) 352-0047 CE Brehm 101 S 7th Street Mount Vernon, IL 62864 P: (618) 242-6322 Effingham Public Library 200 N 3rd Street Effingham, IL 62401 P: 217-342-2464 Illinois State Library Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 South 2nd Street Springfield, IL 62701 P: (217) 785-5600
Agenda	AGENDA SPECIAL Board Meeting 121124.pdf
Minutes	APPROVED Minutes Board Mtg 121124.pdf
Other Documents	2.1 DRAFT IHLS strategic plan 2025-2027 12-05-24.pdf
Action Summary	Dec 11, 2024 Board Actions.pdf

Board Meeting - November 26, 2024

Meeting Access	5:00 pm Edwardsville Office: 6725 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-3216 You may also attend the meeting via v-tel at the following locations: Carbondale Office 1740 Innovation Drive Carbondale, IL 62903 P: (618) 985-3711 Champaign Office 1704 W. Interstate Dr. Champaign, IL P: (217) 352-0047 CE Brehm 101 S 7th Street Mount Vernon, IL 62864 P: (618) 242-6322 Effingham Public Library 200 N 3rd Street Effingham, IL 62401 P: 217-342-2464 Illinois State Library Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 South 2nd Street Springfield, IL 62701 P: (217) 785-5600
Agenda	AGENDA Board Mtg 012825_0.pdf
Minutes	APPROVED Minutes Board Mtg 112624.pdf
Other Documents	3.1 DRAFT Minutes Annual Meeting 102224.pdf 4.1 DRAFT Minutes Board Mtg 102224.pdf 5.1 November 2024 Dept Updates.pdf 6.1 October 2024 Bills_0.pdf 7.1 Financial Reports.pdf 12.1 Grants for IHLS.pdf 12.2 IHLS Legal Support.pdf 13.1 WEB Staff Report 111924.pdf 16.1 FY2026 Nominating Committee Contact Info.pdf 16.2 Parliamentary Training.pdf 17.1 2025 Employee Handbook Updates.pdf 17.2 IHLS Board Member Job Description.pdf 17.3 IHLS Board Meet & Greet Events.pdf 17.4 IHLS Benefits Plan_0.pdf 17.5 Membership Updates 111924.pdf 17.6 Executive Director FY2025 Goals.pdf
Action Summary	Nov 26, 2024 Board Actions.pdf

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FY2025 Board Meeting Schedule

Full Board

Regular Meeting Time: The meetings of the IHLS Board of Directors are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except December) at 5 p.m. at the Illinois Heartland Library System Edwardsville office, unless otherwise noted.

Schedule:

July 23, 2024
Aug. 27, 2024
Sept. 24, 2024
Oct. 22, 2024
Nov. 26, 2024
Jan. 28, 2025
Feb. 25, 2025
March 25, 2025
April 22, 2025
May 27, 2025
June 24, 2025

Meet Our Board Members
Submit Public Comment

For the Next Full Board Meeting

FY2025 Board Committees

Executive Committee

Members:

Karen Bounds, Chair
Sarah Hill
Ryan Johnson
Linda McDonnell
Kristy Walker
Leslie Bednar, IHLS Staff

Advocacy & Education Committee

Members:

Ryan Johnson, Chair
Mark Decker
Matt Greider
Kristy Lear
Emily Pickell
Ellen Popit, IHLS Staff

Budget & Finance Committee

Members:

Sarah Hill, Chair
Ann Chandler
Ryan Johnson
Kristi Lear
Michael Treece
Rhonda Johnisee, IHLS Staff

Delivery & Facilities Committee

Members:

Karen Bounds, Chair
Kim Dykstra
Emily Pickell
Josh Short
Michael Treece
Colleen Dettenmeier, IHLS Staff

Nominating Committee

Members:

Erin Steinsultz, Committee Chair
Greg Kessler
Ingrid Minger
Leander Spearman

Personnel Committee

Members:

Kristy Walker, Chair
Loretta Broomfield
Mark Decker
Kim Dykstra
Matt Greider
Jill Trevino, IHLS Staff

Policy & Membership Committee

Members:

Linda McDonnell, Chair
Loretta Broomfield
Ann Chandler
Josh Short
Kristy Walker
Ellen Popit, IHLS Staff

Board Meeting Documents

Board Meeting Schedule

Committees

Board Meetings & Documents

Delivery & Facilities Meeting - March 6, 2025

Board Meeting - February 25, 2025

Executive Committee Meeting - February 20, 2025

Finance Committee - February 10, 2025

Advocacy & Education Committee - February 5, 2025

Board Meeting - January 28, 2025

Executive Committee Meeting - January 15, 2025

Finance Committee - January 13, 2025

Board Meeting - December 11, 2024

Board Meeting - November 26, 2024

FY2025 Board Meeting Schedule

Full Board

Meet Our Board Members

Submit Public Comment

FY2025 Board Committees

Executive Committee

Members:

Advocacy & Education Committee

Members:

Budget & Finance Committee

Members:

Delivery & Facilities Committee

Members:

Nominating Committee

Members:

Personnel Committee

Members:

Policy & Membership Committee

Members:

Ethics Commission

Members:

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer: Josh Short

Open Meetings Act (OMA) Officer: Ryan Johnson