SACHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

FEBRUARY 24, 2026 – 5:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. A Pledge of Allegiance

3. Adoption of the Agenda (Motion)

4. Public Expression/Participation

5. Presentation by Librarian I Andrew Tarantowicz

6. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on January 20, 2026 (Motion)

7. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, January 2026 (Motion)

A. Approval of Payroll Expense Report, January 2026 (Motion)

B. Approval of Payroll Warrants: #23 (Motion), #25 (Motion), #27 (Motion)

C. Approval of Payroll Summary, January 2026 (Motion)

D. Approval of Bills: Warrant #26, February 2026 (Motion)

8. Reports

A. Director’s Report

B. Assistant Director’s Report

C. Library Statistical Report

D. Conference Report

9. Old Business

A. Approval of Revised Travel and Reimbursement Policy (Motion)

B. Approval of Purchase – Hot Water Heater (Motion)

10. New Business

A. Review of Retention and Disposition Policy

B. Approval of Purchase – Lenovo Gaming PCs (Motion)

C. Approval of External Auditor (Motion)

D. Approval of Internal Auditor (Motion)

E. Approval of Delayed Opening (Motion)

F. Approval of FY2026/2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Cap Resolution (Motion)

G. Approval of Circulation Loan Rules (Motion)

11. Other

A. Next Board Meeting –Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

B. Budget Hearing – Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – Children’s Program Room

C. Budget Vote and Trustee Election, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

12. Executive Session (as needed) (Motion)

13. Personnel Report (Motion)

14. Adjournment (Motion)