Kenosha Public Library Board of Trustees
The Kenosha Public Library Board of Trustees governs the operation of Kenosha Public Library. Board trustees are appointed by the Mayor of Kenosha and approved by the City Council.
KPL Board of Trustees carries out the Library's mission by authorizing the KPL business plan and operating policies, setting long-range goals and objectives, hiring a competent Library Director, monitoring Library operations, and providing accountability for the Library to the public.
Current KPL Board of Trustees:
Nancy Humphrey, President
Atifa Robinson, Vice President
Chris Allen, Treasurer
Victor Escobedo
Sonya Gaines
Ellen Kupfer
Jean Lee
Sean McKim
Georgia Owens
Kenosha Public Library Board of Trustees Goal
Acting under the authority of Chapter 43 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the KPL Board of Trustees carries out the Library's mission by authorizing the KPL business plan and operating policies, setting long-range goals and objectives, hiring a competent Library Director, monitoring Library operations, and providing accountability for the Library to the public.
Library Board Objectives
- Participate in the formulation of and authorize KPL's mission and long-range goals.
- Participate in the formulation of and approve KPL operating policies.
- Participate in the formulation of and approve the KPL annual business plan.
- Adopt and monitor KPL's budget and fiscal management policies.
- Evaluate the Director's performance and approve their employment agreement.
- Monitor and assess the achievement of KPL goals and objectives.
- Advocate the mission of the Library throughout the community.
Schedule of KPL Board of Trustee Meetings
The Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm at various library locations. Meetings are open to the public.
July 8, 2025 Northside Library
August 12, 2025 Southwest Library
September 9, 2025 Northside Library
October 14, 2025 Southwest Library
November 11, 2025 Northside Library
December 9, 2025 Southwest Library
January 13, 2026 Northside Library
February 10, 2026 Southwest Library
March 10, 2026 Northside Library
April 14, 2026 Southwest Library
May 12, 2026 Northside Library
June 9, 2026 Southwest Library