Illinois Heartland Library System is overseen by a board of directors comprised of representatives of the regional library community.
FY2024 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 25, 2023
Aug. 22, 2023
Sept. 26, 2023
Oct. 31, 2023*
Nov. 28, 2023
Jan. 23, 2024
Feb. 27, 2024
March 26, 2024
April 23, 2024
May 28, 2024
June 25, 2024
*The fifth Tuesday in October 2023 is to accommodate those participating in the Illinois Library Association Annual Conference on Oct. 24 – 26, 2023. The conference is currently planned for Springfield, Ill.
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Meet Our Board Members
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Submit Public Comment
For the Next Full Board Meeting
FY2024 Board Committees
Executive Committee
Members:
Karen Bounds, Chair
Tammy Krouse
Kevin Latoz
Linda McDonnell
Josh Short
Leslie Bednar, IHLS Staff
Advocacy & Education Committee
Members:
Josh Short, Chair
Frank Buckingham
Sarah Hill
Ryan Johnson
Kristy Lear
Emily Pickell
Ellen Popit, IHLS Staff
Budget & Finance Committee
Members:
Kevin Latoz, Chair
Ann Chandler
Ryan Johnson
Kevin Kelsey
Kristi Lear
Rhonda Johnisee, IHLS Staff
Facilities & Operations Committee
Members:
Tammy Krouse, Chair
Jenna Griffith
Kevin Kelsey
Josh Short
Emily Pickell
Colleen Dettenmeier, IHLS Staff
Nominating Committee
Members:
Mary Beil, Highland High School
Jo Keillor, Greenville Public Library
Rick Meyer, Decatur Public Library
Hannah Miller, Carlinville Public Library
Sandy West, Mary & George Slankard Learning Resource Center Rend Lake College
Personnel Committee
Members:
Karen Bounds, Chair
Loretta Broomfield
Frank Buckingham
Kristy Walker
Jill Trevino, IHLS Staff
Policy & Membership Committee
Members:
Linda McDonnell, Chair
Loretta Broomfield
Ann Chandler
Sarah Hill
Kristy Walker
Ellen Popit, IHLS Staff