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Agenda 04-26-17City of Boynton Beach BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Date: April 26, 2017 Location/Time: Library — Conference Room A, 1s' Floor, 4:00 P.M. I. Call to Order — Introduce Kimberly Bain & Roger Zona, Alternate Board Members II. Approval of Minutes — October 26; 2016, December 7, 2016 & January 25, 2017 III. Correspondence and Communications IV. Public Audience (Individual Speakers Will Be Limited to 3 Minute Presentations) V. Chair's Report VI. Unfinished Business: Discuss possible new time for Library Advisory Board Meetings Career Online High School — Update Adult Reading Club - Update VII. New Business Adult Computer Classes Florida Library Association — 2017 Legislative Issues State of Federal Library Funding/IMLS 2017-2018 Library Budget Request VIII. Library Director's Report/Statistics Monthly Report for March 2017 News/Media Coverage IX. Announcements Next Library Board Meeting — TBD Public Input Budget Workshop, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 @6:30p.m. City Commission Chambers X. Adjournment NOTICE IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. (F.S. 286.0105) THE CITY SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A SERVICE, PROGRAM, OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY THE CITY. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, (561) 742-6060 OR (TTY) 1-800-955-8771, AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CITY TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE. INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. CITY OF BOYNTON Boynton Beach City Library Library Advisory Board Minutes October 26, 2016 The Library Advisory Board meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Barbara McGee, Chair. Board members Lesha Roundtree, Kerry -Ann Fletcher, D'ette Mathews, and Barbara Wineberg were absent. New member Christopher Montague was introduced and welcomed. Approval of the meeting minutes from September 28, 2016 was tabled until the December meeting. Correspondence: D'ette Mathews called — she is sick and will miss the meeting. Public Audience: OIive Mills, 443 Cheyenne Drive, Boynton Beach, Fl. Olive requested the board consider her request to receive the original damaged book she paid to replace. Although the policy specifically states that the damaged book remains the property of the library, the board agreed to let Olive keep the damaged book after paying the $2 processing fee. The board tabled discussion of changes to the Damaged Materials policy until a future meeting. Chair's Report: None. Unfinished Business: Craig Clark, Library Director, stated that the library is fully staffed at this point. Library statistics for September 2016 were distributed and discussed. It was noted that September library usage was down over the previous year in all categories measured except for computer usage and adult programming. Craig also distributed the Unique Management Services report noting $16638 have been received thus far in addition to returned materials. Craig shared information about the Online Career High School offered by the State Library which allows people who dropped out to get a regular high school diploma online. The first scholarship has been awarded to a city employee. There are three additional interested people. Michael Still, our third AmeriCorps person started recently and works with teens. New Business: Craig announcing the upcoming Read for the Record program coming on Oct. 27`x'. Boynton has had great success with this program. Mayor Grant will read to local students along with other city staffers. The Food for Families food drive will begin November l ". For each nonperishable food item donated, the library will remove $1.00 in fines from the patrons account. The food collected will be donated to the Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach. The board decided to discuss a general amnesty day at the December meeting. Craig reported there was no new information on the cafe, but he thought the Community Caring Center might prepare a proposal for the space. Tracey mentioned patron parking issues during Pirate Fest and Craig reminded us that the library lots are public parking for all city events. Library Director's Report: Craig distributed and reviewed the monthly report for September 2016. The board requested that the number of Facebook Page Likes be reported with the monthly statistics. Craig thanked Chris Montague for picking up the trash left by kids who threw out some flyers. Chris also volunteered to work with staff regarding a possible Song Writing contest. Barbara reminded the board about the meeting date change for the November and December meetings. The combined Nov/Dec library board meeting is December 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the meeting room. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05pm. Valerie Pleasanton, Secretary CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH Boynton Beach City Library Library Advisory Board Minutes December 7, 2016 The Library Advisory Board meeting was cancelled at 4:05 p.m. by Library Director Craig Clark due to lack of quorum. The next library board meeting is January 25, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the meeting room. Valerie Pleasanton, Secretary City of Boynton Beach Boynton Beach City Library Library Advisory Board Minutes January 25, 2017 Attendance: All board members were present except for Ms. Fletcher and Ms. Matthews. The Library Advisory Board meeting was called to order at 4pm by Barbara McGee, Chair. There were no minutes approved as the prior meeting did not meet quorum. The October minutes were also not available for approval. Barbara McGee announced her resignation as Board Chair. This meeting was scheduled for an election. The board held the election resulting in: Chair: Deb Hoban Vice Chair: Chris Montague Secretary: Not Filled. (Chris Montague volunteered ternporarily) Correspondence: Director Clark received a correspondence from Mrs. Matthews in which she let him know she would miss this meeting. Public Audience: None Chairs Report: Chair McGee announced that this would be her last meeting. She served on the board for 15 years. She will continue working in the book shop. Unfinished Business: Jeannie Taylor gave a presentation of the Libraries new digital databases including the new Gale Legal Database. Craig discussed with the Board the process of advertising for needed board members. Jeannie Taylor gave an update on the Career Online High School. The program had at this time 6 students enrolled and a recent graduate. Director Clark reported that the Library collected and donated 350 food items through the Food for Fines program. The Board voted on the wording of the damaged materials policy. There was a lengthy discussion on the process of replacing damaged material. It was decided that whether or not a damaged item can be returned to a customer after they have paid for replacement on a case by case basis New Business: The board discussed the idea of a "Library Amnesty Day" After a discussion on the pros and cons of offering such a program the board voted to pass on the idea. Library Directors Report/Statistics: Director Clark distributed the monthly reports for October, November and December 2016 and reviewed with the board. The next Library Board meeting is 2/22/17. The meeting was adjourned at 5:17pm. Submitted by Christopher Montague, Vice -Chair. rr77t \u y�Se({�� X14" A J S U IC;{{ A Vv ! B 1 1' %111MAIlDTOWRON0►I/DO9RNM0[4730A Florida's libraries provide residents with essential services, are critical to the state's economy, and provide a foundation for education at all levels. Providing state funding for services and operations as well as opportunities for expansion and innovation will make our state more competitive in the economic sphere and give our residents the educational tools to succeed. It is the Florida Library Association's mission to promote excellence in Florida libraries by advocating strongly for them. These are the legislative issues that the Florida Library Association strongly supports. State Aid to Public Libraries Florida's State Aid grant program has been the cornerstone of public library support in our state since 1963 and is a national model. State Aid to Libraries is a vital source of state funding which enables public libraries to serve all Floridians. It is necessary that State Aid to Libraries grant funding be reinstated to the 2001 level of $33.4 million. Current funding level of $22,298,834 is less than was provided in 1994. More than half of all Floridians have a library card and checked out an average of 6 books per person in 2014. Floridians visited their public library 75.1 million times in person and made 97.3 million virtual visits! A 2013 survey commissioned by the Florida Department of State found that public libraries provide a $10.81 return on every dollar invested. State Aid grant funding assists Floridians with: 11 Economic and Workforce development resources to job seekers and small businesses. ® Access to government services, especially e -government —public libraries are the "go to" place for Internet access to, and for librarian support in finding, the vast array of services and products online. 91 Education and reading — libraries are the safety net that insures school success for students of all ages. Public Library Construction The Legislature and Governor Scott funded all five of the 2016-17 projects. FLA will support the Division of Library and Information Services' Public Library Construction Grant 2017 - 2018 request. These grants provide local jobs and funds for critical infrastructure upgrades including those that address new technology in libraries, renovation, and expansion. Construction grants serve as a stimulus to local governments to provide Floridians with modern libraries capable of supporting their needs in a 21 st century learning and industry environment. State University and College Libraries Academic libraries are essential for student success, faculty research, and accreditation. FLA supports funding for statewide library e -resources through the Florida Academic Library Services Cooperative (FALSQ, a part of the Innovation Institute's Florida Virtual Campus. FALSC acts as a responsible steward of public funds through the use of shared statewide e -resources that help reduce the cost of post -secondary education. Because E -resources are a cornerstone of affordable education, it is critical that funding for them be sustained as costs rise. Multi -Type Library Cooperatives The 2016 — 2017 Legislature and Governor Scott fully funded the Library Cooperative Grant program for the state's five multi -type library cooperatives (MLCs) at $2 million. FLA supports an appropriation of the same amount in 2017-18. MLCs reduce costs for libraries by promoting resource sharing and by providing training to library staff to keep them current in today's ever-changing world of technology and library services. These funds are used to maintain Florida's online database of library collections making possible resource sharing through interlibrary loan MLCs train over 16,000 participants annually. Smart Horizons Career Online High School - Pilot In 2016-17 $750,000 was appropriated for a second -year pilot to assess the program's effectiveness. The program provides a diploma awarding on-line high school to age 19 and over out of school adults through participating public libraries. As of September 2016, 40 students have graduated, 166 are enrolled, and 818 have completed a preliminary self-assessment. FLA supports continued funding of this program that makes high school diplomas, and the jobs that require them, available to Floridians. State Library of Florida, Department of State FLA supports continued funding for the Division of Library and Information Services, its programs and services in the Department of State. School Library Media Centers FLA endorses the 2017 Legislative Platform of the Florida Association for Media in Education, particularly the restoration of professional instruction by a certificated school library media specialist in school library media centers in all school districts. Studies conducted over the past eighteen years in more than twenty states demonstrate the positive impact of strong library media programs on student success. State E -Book Program FLA supports the creation of a statewide a -book program that all Florida libraries can share to meet Floridians' needs in a cost effective manner. Florida has the opportunity to be a leader in providing e -book services. Innovative Initiatives FLA supports establishing a grant program for innovative library services administered by the Division of Library and Information Services with an appropriation of $1 million. These grants would be an investment in Florida's future. To meet community needs, libraries continually broaden their scope from traditional libraries to community hubs. These funds would allow libraries to innovate their service delivery models to incorporate workforce readiness and economic development support, STEM and STEAM learning, Maker services, early reading skills, and community engagement spaces for people to meet and learn. Bureau of Braille and Talking Books FLA supports continued financial support for the Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Service to provide quality library services to all eligible residents of Florida. The State of Florida has the third largest population of sight - impaired individuals in the United States. More than 7.3 million people in the U.S. have a visual disability; 494,900 live in Florida. Department of Correction Library Services The Florida Library Association supports continued funding for correctional libraries. For More Information Contact: Elana Karshmer, FLA President, l lana.l arshmer@saindeo.edu (352) 588-8412 Paul Alford, FLA Legislative Committee Chair, p _i sxi _(352) 726-9191 Our Mission: The Florida Library Association is a statewide organization that promotes excellence in Florida libraries by advocating strongly for libraries and providing high quality professional and leadership development for a diverse community of library staff, volunteers, and supporters. Take action for libraries during Virtual Library Legislative Day I News and Press Center Pagel of 2 You are at: ALA.org » News >> Take action for libraries during Virtual Library Legislative Day . r� e gi I s I a V kor e !'ten a y For Immediate Release Tue, 04/25/2017 Jillian Wentworth Marketing/Public Relations Specialist United for Libraries iwentworth(a-)-ala.org For National Library Legislative Day, May 1-2, 2017, hundreds of library supporters will convene in Washington D.C., where they meet with their members of Congress to rally support for library issues and policies. Subscribe Download Images (Click for full-size) L,iBRARY If you can't make it to D.C., you can still advocate for libraries by emailing, calling, or Tweeting your representatives as part of Virtual Library Legislative Day (VLLD) from May 1-5. Register now at www.ala.org/united/vlldregistration to receive an email on May 1 reminding you to take action, along with a link to the livestream from National Library Legislative Day, so you can hear the keynote speaker and the issue briefings live. The keynote speaker will be Hina Shamsi, director of the ACLU National Security Project. Issue briefings will be provided by the staff of the ALA Washington Office. This year, join us in asking Congress to do the following: House: Save IMLS; Fully Fund LSTA & IAL Senate: Sign LSTA & IAL "Dear Appropriator" Letters House/Senate Reauthorize MLSA (incl. LSTA) Talking points and background information will be available May 1 at www.ala.org/takeaction. Use the event tag #NLLD17 to join in the conversation. Looking for other ways to participate? Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr users can sign up to participate in the Thunderclap. United for Libraries, the ALA Washington Office, ALA's Chapter Relations Office, and ALA's Office for Library Advocacy lead Virtual Library Legislative Day, an opportunity for all http://www. ala. org/news/press-releases/2017/04/take-action-libraries-during-virtual-library-legislati... 4/26/2017 Take action for libraries during Virtual Library Legislative Day I News and Press Center Page 2 of 2 library advocates to make their voices heard on a national level. Talking points, links, and more resources are available at www.ala.orq/united/vlld. National Library Legislative Day began in 1976. In 2003, Friends of Libraries U.S.A. began a virtual component to engage Friends of the Library groups, library advocates and supporters around the country who could not travel to Washington, D.C. for the main event. The virtual campaign, now coordinated by United for Libraries, continues to support the efforts of those who attend this important day in Washington, D.C. and meet with their elected officials in person. United for Libraries: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, is a division of the American Library Association with approximately 4,000 personal and group members representing hundreds of thousands of library supporters. United for Libraries supports those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for libraries, and brings together library Trustees, advocates, Friends, and Foundations into a partnership that creates a powerful force for libraries in the 21st century. To join, please visit www.ala.org/united or call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161. Advocacy, United for Libraries, Washington Office Log in or register to post comments Copyright Statement Privacy Policy Site Help Site Index O 1996-2017 American Library Association 50 E Huron St., Chicago IL 60611 11.800.545.2433 http://www. ala. org/news/press-releases/2017/04/take-action-libraries-during-virtual-library-legislati... 4/26/2017 Ican Kevin Maher ��of ala.org/ogr ALA Office of�,i,�i s ' rF�� 800.941.8478 Government Relations <<�� , �t kmaher@alawash.org Assoc' t' ia ion 2097 National Library Legislative Day Priority Support Full Funding for Critical Federal Library Programs in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill The American Library Association asks all Members of Congress to: 1) FUND the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) at $186.6 million for FY 2018 to keep library services vibrant for students, businesspersons, veterans and users of all kinds in tens of thousands of communities in every state in the nation. 2) REAUTHORIZE LSTA's bipartisan enabling statute, the Museum and Library Services Act, promptly upon its introduction in the 115th Congress to underscore the importance of programs administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). 3) APPROPRIATE $27 million in FY 2018; as in FY 2017 and 2016; for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program to enable school libraries and non -profits to obtain essential materials, books and supplies for the nation's neediest children. What do these programs mean for libraries and the public? + LSTA is the only federal funding program for libraries. Most of its resources flow to each state through the IMLS in the form of a population -based matching grant (see reverse for funding by state). Each state determines how best to use its own LSTA allocation. Because federal LSTA funds are matched in part by each state, libraries would lose both sources of revenue if LSTA funding were reduced or eliminated. States previously have issued grants to libraries, for example, to: update technology services and resources; create summer reading programs; assist job seekers to build resumes and apply for jobs; and assist veterans and many others to obtain public ser- vices. Demand for such services has grown in concert with the need to apply online for jobs and government services, especially among Americans who don't have adequate or affordable broadband in their homes. IAL promotes student literacy from birth through high school by making competitive grant awards to school libraries and national not-for-profit organizations used for providing books and childhood literacy programs to children and families in high -need communities. IAL is the only source of federal fundina for school library materials targeting literacy. In addition, IAL programs across the country provide books for children to keep, which often become the only books that child has in their home. Other valuable IAL -funded programs have helped buy e -readers, expand school library access, support parents' engagement in their children's reading and replace outdated library materials. Level funding of $27 million for IAL in FY 2018 will permit libraries to continue to serve millions of school children in every state in the nation. FACILITIESTOTAL '-'V"OYNTON MONTHLY• MARCH1 Administrative Services/Public Relations Library Director conducted one Career Online High School interview, SEFLN, SEFLIN executive team, SEFLIN RIPL Training (2 days), State Library digitization, Library Days @ Tallahassee, Love of Literacy Luncheon, Hacklab visit, Lake Worth digitization, mental health training, Library and Museum Boards and the monthly meetings. Admin. Asst. attended the Bridges, Friends board meeting, annual election of officers and board meeting and represented the Library as a Chamber Ambassador at a ribbon cutting. Was interviewed on Briny Breezes television station to promote Library activities. Library is collecting notes written to soldiers. Friends volunteered 445 hours during the month of March. Library hosted the following meetings/programs: Boynton Beach Historical Society, Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Museum Board, Library Board, Friends Board, Sister Cities, Mental Health Initiative and AmeriCorps. [KMZs7i-i Current 1 Month Same Month Previous Year Percentage Change Customer Visits 24,608 25,538 -4% Circulation (total) 18,027 20,112 -10% Adult 111419 13,420 -15% Young Adult 851 984 ' -14% Juvenile 4,383 4,561 -4% E -Books — Overdrive (incl.w/total) 644 541 f f +19% Freegal Downloads 547 446 +23% Gale Legal Database 31 - N/A Zinio Downloads 183 159 +15% Audiovisual j (incl./Adult ) 5,571 j 6,548 -15% Selfcheck 298 653 -54% Onecard Cards 9 Public Computer Usage Statistics Adult Computer use = 3,178 Youth/Teen Computer use = 2,060 Virtual Zone = Users: 98 Hours: 196 Computer Usage total = 5,238 uses for the month of March Number of days open = 22. Average Time = 56 minutes per session. One year ago = 5,573. 6% decrease in computer usage. Collection Management Discarded Items = 388 Items Added to Collection = 1,132 Public Computer Training Classes Class Attendees 2 - Introduction to Email 12 2 — Computer Basics 6 2 — Microsoft Word Beginner 6 1 — Android Tablets 3 1 — iPads 10 Resume & Interview Skills Crash Course Training suspended. Social Media Ese uels Lo ins 7 Facebook Followers 135 Facebook New Followers 4 Facebook Page engaged Users 65 Free al Songs Streamed 2,531 Learninq Express Sessions 29 Learning Express Job Career Sessions 25 Transparent Language Users 17 Transparent Language Sessions 51 Twitter Followers 56 Twitter New Followers 4 Twitter Impressions 1,495 Library Statistics / Databases Current Month Same Month Previous Year Percentage Change Fre al Music Streaming 2 531 1,519 +67% Patrons 39 38 +3% ALLDATA Car Repairs) Articles 145 207 -30% Boynton libra.o Sessions 5,450 5,319 +2% Users 2 053 2,115 -3% Page Views 14,688 16,737 -12% New Visitors 27.8% 28.5% -.70% Returning Visitors 72.2% 71.5% +.70% New Library Cards Created & Duplicated FY17: 269 New & duplicated are the actual card numbers created in the system. It includes new as well as replacement cards. Adult Services Number of adult programs: 31 Attendance at adult programs: 638 Adult Outreach: Programs: 0 Attendance: 0 Youth/Teen Services Number of Teen programs: 12 Attendance at Teen programs: 191 Teen Outreach Programs: 0 Attendance: v Number of Children's programs: 17 Attendance at Children's programs: 418 Children's Outreach Programs: 0 Attendance: 0 Virtual Zone: Attendance: 98 Hours: 196 Archives Activities • Re -surveyed the Lake Worth Herald microfilm. Put together a spreadsheet of Lake Worth Herald microfilm metadata. Spoke with Colleen at Northern Micrographics to discuss how best to work with the 16 rolls of microfilm, which are poorly labeled. Compiled metadata into NM spreadsheet for digitizing. • Met with Anne Watts to discuss the potential grant project. Created a budget spreadsheet, a scope of work to be sent out for quotes, and a list of items to be purchased as part of the grant. Spoke to conservation specialists at NEDCC about potential vendors for microfilming and scanning. • Met with Vickie from Lake Worth Public Library and Mark from the Lake Worth Herald to discuss the digitization project/LSTA grant. Went to the Lake Worth Herald twice (two more visits needed) to survey their copies of the Herald from 1912 to 1940 (the Lake Worth Public Library did not have those issues in their collection). • Worked with new intern on the Boynton Beach Historical Society collection. • Worked with Diana to continue scanning the albums in the Esther Orr collection. We are scanning to record the condition of the albums and will re -house the photographs to preserve them (the albums are 'magnetic' with PVC plastic pages, which fade the images over time). Organized a visit from ResCarta's John Sarnowski – he is coming to our library April 10-12 to work with us and our ResCarta database. Since SEFLIN is paying for the visit, we are also hosting a workshop at our library. AmeriCorps Report: ADULTS Beginner ESOL Class: Monday Thursday, 9:00-10:15 am Classes held: 11 Number of Students: 17 Due to two weeks of AmeriCorps training, only 11 classes were held. 183 seats were occupied throughout the 11 classes. The average amount of students in class was 17. In the biggest class this month we had 23 students. 35 individual students participated in the class: 3 students (9%) attended only one class 11 students (31%) attended two or three classes 8 students (23%) attended four to six classes 13 students (36%) attended seven to eleven classes 27 of the students (77%) attend both this class and the Advanced Beginner ESOL class. Two students had perfect attendance this month. This month we have worked on measurements and how to convert them as needed. We predominately worked on measurements in regards to recipes. From there we talked about household chores before going into our family unit. I provided pictures of my family and had my students map out who was who in my family. I then opened it up and had my students bring pictures of their family to share with the class. This led to a very successful class, giving students a chance to talk about what they are experts in is a great way to get them to open up. We spent a lot of time talking about family and the different responsibilities that we have in our families. We are the first All-Star Book 1 textbook and the accompanying workbook, as well as the Side by Side volume 2 book and accompanying workbook. We are also using the Oxford Picture Dictionaries as an accessory. Even with fewer classes, overall this was a very successful month for our Beginning ESOL class. My students have been very eager in class and the amounts of perfect dictations they come up with have been thus far insurmountable. Advanced Beginner Class: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10:30--11:45 am Classes held: 8 Number of Students: 31 120 seats were occupied throughout the 8 classes. The average class size was 15. 31 individual students participated in the class: 7 students (23%) attended only one class 9 students (29%) attended two to three classes 10 students (32%) attended four to six classes 5 students (16%) attended seven to eight classes 27 of the students (877%) attended both this class and the Beginner ESOL class. One student had perfect attendance this month, with four others only missing one class. This month we started to wrap up finished our health and living healthy unit. In response to students' questions, we talked about rooms in the house and furniture that is in those rooms. We did a review of all verb tenses, and reviewed pronunciation on regular past tense —ed endings and irregular past tense verbs. The last two days of class we started to talk about the past continuous tense, which I had noticed students try to use (incorrectly) to talk about past activities. I introduced the idea of the word "while" and an interruption of events. We have been using the second books in the Side by Side and All Star series and the Future Book 3 and Workbook 3. I have also started to use the Wild Side series for stories and reading comprehension. This class continues to be very inquisitive and asks really good questions throughout. Private Tutoring Three students have received one on one tutoring or help this month. I currently have one student working toward his GED, one student working toward his citizenship, and one student who is seeking tutoring in math to run a business. All together, there were six individual meetings and a total of 6.5 hours has been spent on one on one tutoring. Overview: Overall, 66 individual students attended ESOL classes in March (39 individual students if you take out the students who attend more than one class). March has been a good month for us to play catch up and to review everything that we have done in the months prior thanks to the lack of classes at the end of the month. CHILDREN'S HOMEWORK HEL March Totals Students: 67 30 Minute Sessions: 410 Hours: 205 Totals for 2016 - 2017 Students: 187 30 Minute Sessions: 2408 Hours: 1204 In the month of March, students began to bring in more homework. Most of this is due to FSA testing. If they were not given FSA practice homework at school, they asked me to give them practice worksheets. These students' sessions lasted for an hour, rather than 30 minutes. We were really trying to improve their writing and reading skills so they could do a great job on the test. The students were sometimes tired of working on these skills because they had already worked on them in school, but we encouraged them to continue practicing. The parents are really involved with their kids practicing for the FSA, as it is emphasized in school. A handful talked to me about their concerns and asked me to help their kids. I created a practice packet for each student that would help them improve their skills progressively. The majority of the children understood the importance of passing this test. Parents and children agreed on practicing these key skills. Not only because they were tested on the FSA but because they know the importance of reading and succeeding in school. TEEN HOMEWORK HELP During the month of March I was pleased to have a steady group of attendees at teen homework help sessions. Most of the students are continuing to work on their SAT prep, with test dates coming in the month of April. Many of the students who are coming for homework help are in need of assistance with math, and while I am competent in most of their lessons it sometimes requires extra time to look up and re -learn formulas and steps for completing their assignments. I find myself wondering if there is a disconnect somewhere because the kids will arrive with an assignment in hand but lacking the notes or materials necessary to solve the problems. I am grateful for the resources available here at BBCL in these cases. The NoFilter program is rolling along quite well, and I am continuing to gather materials and ideas for the summer Anthropology program. A few of my students have expressed, in their own way, a sense of gratitude for the homework helpers here at the library. I have seen progress in many of them, both in their academic and social abilities. There has definitely been a community that has formed within my program. I look forward to seeing my regulars each day, and welcoming new students into the program. CREATED: 03/31/2Q17 0:17 PM WB ACCOUNT STATUS REPORT PAGE: 600 MS JEANNIE TAYLOR BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY 208 S SEACREST BLVD BOYNTON BEACH FL 33435 CREDITOR: 1581 -- BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY DATES LISTED: 01/01/1900 TO 03/31/2017 ALL AMOUNTS LISTED Accounts Submitted 2,020 Dollars Submitted 163,112.15 Bankruptcies w 0 Dollars in Bankruptcy 0.00 Incorrect Addresses 371 Dollars in Skiptracing 22,844.88 Patron Disputes/Suspends 1 Dollars in Dispute 37.00 Accounts in Process 1,648 Dollars in Process 132,448.02 $ of Accounts Activated 939 Total Activated 77,173.71 % of Accounts Activated 56.98% % of Dollars Activated 58.27W Dollars Received 1B4O77.42 Material Returned 34,192.90 Dollars Waived 9,083.93 UNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC Page 1 of 1 UNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. EXPLANATION Y PAGE ACCOUNT STATUS REPORT Left Column Accounts Submitted: Total number of accounts submitted for collection. Bankruptcies: Total number of accounts in bankruptcy. Incorrect Addresses: Total number of accounts for which we do not have correct addresses yet. Skip tracing efforts continue for quite some time so this number is very dynamic. Patron Disputes/Suspends: Total number of accounts where collection efforts have been stopped because the patron disputed the debt or the Library suspended collection efforts as a result of payment arrangements, mistakes, etc. Accounts in Process: Total number of accounts being processed through our collection service. This number is arrived at by subtracting Bankruptcies, Incorrect Addresses and Patron Disputes/Suspends from the total number of Accounts Submitted. # of Accounts Activated: Total number of accounts that have responded in some way to reduce their balance. They could have returned material, made a payment or a combination of both. % of Accounts Activated: Percentage of processed accounts that have responded in some way (# of Accounts Activated divided by Accounts in Process). This percentage is a good measure of response rate because it measures the percentage of patrons that have actually responded due to the collection process. Middle Column Dollars Submitted: Total dollar amount due from all accounts submitted for collection. Dollars in Bankruptcy: Total dollar amount due from all accounts in bankruptcy. Dollars in Skips: Total dollar amount due for accounts with incorrect addresses. Dollars in Dispute: Total dollar amount for all accounts that have been disputed.. Dollars in Process: Total dollar amount for all accounts being processed. This number is equal to the Dollars Submitted minus Dollars in Bankruptcy, Dollars in Skips, and Dollars in Dispute, as well as the dollar amount due for all suspended and closed accounts (not detailed on this report). Its purpose is to show the total dollar amount actually being worked. Total Activated: Total original amount due by all Accounts Activated. The difference between this number and the sum of Dollars Received, Material Returned, and Dollars Waived is the remaining balance due by all Accounts Activated. % of Dollars Activated: Percentage of processed dollars that have been activated (Total Activated divided by Dollars in Process). Right Column Dollars Received: Actual money recovered as reported by the Library Material Returned: Actual value of material returned as valued and reported by the Library. Dollars Waived: Actual dollars waived by the Library as reported by the Library.. https://web.unique-mgmt.com/help_files/summary.asp 2/14/2017 No. 161Published r r e- r r a April I IZIAM'IMNITNAT1�:7f- ►TSI+ : • = : ! 11 11 Ann Kimlicka is the newest member of the Friends of the Library Board. Ann spent 25 years teach- ing special education to children with multiple handicaps. Her job was challenging as she worked in a self-contained classroom with students ranging in age from four to 16. But, she found that working with these students was very rewarding. The Kimlickas visited friends in Briny Breezes and decided this was where they would retire. Ann saw an article in the Palm Beach Post about the Friends Bookstore, and she decided to volunteer. Ann has been "doing so since 2009. She enjoys working Saturday afternoons with Sally Dalton. They make a terrific team. Ann has always enjoyed reading and has passed that love on to her children and grandchildren. Even the three and 4 year old grandchildren are already book lovers. If you are in the Library on a Saturday afternoon, stop by the Bookstore and visit with Ann and Sally. They will enjoy meeting you and telling you about the Bookstore's latest acquisitions. The Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. FRIEND TO FRIEND PUBLISHED NOVEMBER — APRIL by THE FRIENDS OF THE BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY We welcome your contributions and comments Board of Directors President Nancy Fillion Vice President Judy Wagmeister Secretary David Delaney Treasurer Mike Wagmeister Directors Betsy Berger Judy Levy Ann Kimlicka Mike Murray Tracy Tebo Library Director Craig Clark Asst. Library Director Anne Watts Friends Library Liaison Karen Abramson LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION Monday -- Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:30 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday and Sunday: Closed Closed: Memorial Day 01 u Yt i two/,, to z The Boynton Beach City Library added a new database called: Gale LegalForms. Search for free legal forms in over 75 categories includ- ing wills and estates, power of attorney, incor- poration, elder law, divorce, etc. Gale Legal - Forms is available to all Boynton Beach City Library card customers whose cards are in good standing. Access to the free database is available through Library computers and re- mote access is permitted to Library customers with their Library card used as the password through the Library's website: www.boyntonlibrary.org. �,,, ,t� .O `� 2017--2019 Election of Officers President Nancy Fillion Vice President Judy Wagmeister Treasurer Mike Wagmeister Director I Ann Kimlicka Director III Mike Murray The Boynton Beach City Library added a new database called: Gale LegalForms. Search for free legal forms in over 75 categories includ- ing wills and estates, power of attorney, incor- poration, elder law, divorce, etc. Gale Legal - Forms is available to all Boynton Beach City Library card customers whose cards are in good standing. Access to the free database is available through Library computers and re- mote access is permitted to Library customers with their Library card used as the password through the Library's website: www.boyntonlibrary.org. �,,, ,t� .O `� LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE Greetings Friends, I would like to thank President Nancy Fillion and the entire Friends Board of Directors for their hard work and volunteerism during the past year! Thank you! The Friends helped the Library accomplish a lot over the past year. A special thank you to Judy Wagmeister! Judy manages the Friends used bookstore and does an amazing job! We are still digitizing old Boynton Beach historical newspapers. This project is financially supported by the Friends. Anyone may access these histori- cal gems by visiting the Reference Department on the second floor of the library. Please stop in for a demonstration during the library's business hours. Enjoy your summer! 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