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:
President: Jean Lee
Vice President: Emilie Gaschke
Treasurer: Sean McKim
Trustee: Sunil Chainani
Trustee: Christine Geliche
Trustee: Racheal Hernandez
Trustee: Nancy Humphrey
Trustee: Ellen Kupfer
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 14, 2026 KPL Kids at Uptown Lofts
August 18, 2026 Southwest Neighborhood Library
September 8, 2026 Northside Neighborhood Library
October 13, 2026 KPL Kids at Uptown Lofts
November 10, 2026 Southwest Neighborhood Library
December 8, 2026 Northside Neighborhood Library
January 12, 2027 KPL Kids at Uptown Lofts
February 9, 2027 Southwest Neighborhood Library
March 9, 2027 Northside Neighborhood Library
April 13, 2027 KPL Kids at Uptown Lofts
May 11, 2027 Southwest Neighborhood Library
June 8, 2027 Northside Neighborhood Library