SACHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

MARCH 17, 2026 AGENDA – 5:00 P.M.

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 February 24, 2026 (Motion)

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

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

B. Approval of Payroll Warrants: #28 (Motion), #29 (Motion)

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

D. Approval of Bills: Warrant #30, March 2026 (Motion)

8. Reports

A. Director’s Report

B. Quarterly Sustainability Report

C. Library Statistical Report

D. SCLS Report, Susan Tychnowicz

9. Old Business

A. Approval of the Retention and Disposition Policy (Motion)

10. New Business

A. Review of Security Camera Policy

B. Equipment Disposal (Motion)

C. Approval of AfterDark Annual Agreement (Motion)

D. Approval of Travel Expenses for PLA (Motion)

E. Authorization of Studio Renovation Project (Motion)

1. SEQRA Resolution (Motion)

F. Approval of Purchase – Study Pods (Motion)

G. Approval of Sitework and Installation – Study Pods (Motion)

H. Approval of Purchase – Upper Mezzanine Seating (Motion)

I. Approval of NYSED Studio Submission Documents (Motion)

11. Other

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

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

C. Next Board Meeting – Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

D. Long Island Library Conference – Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Melville Marriot.

E. The Reflections Art Exhibit – Friday, May 15, 2026.

F. The Sachem Library’s 110th Anniversary Spring Fest – Saturday, May 16, 2026.

G. The Sachem Education Foundation Gala – Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

12. Executive Session (as needed) (Motion)

13. Personnel Report (Motion)

14. Adjournment (Motion)