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:
Georgia Owens, President
Nancy Humphrey, Vice President
Peter Touhey, Treasurer
Chris Allen
Carlos Florez
Sonya Gaines
George Gregory
Michelle Braun Miloslavic
Atifa Robinson
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 12, 2022 Southwest Library
August 9, 2022 Southwest Library
September 13, 2022 Southwest Library
October 11, 2022 Southwest Library
November 8, 2022 Virtual
December 13, 2022 Northside Library
January 10, 2023 Southwest Library
February 14, 2023 Northside Library
March 14, 2023 Southwest Library
April 11, 2023 Northside Library
May 9, 2023 Southwest Library
June 13, 2023 Northside Library
*Due to elections, the November 2022 board meetings will be held virtually.