SACHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
AUGUST 18, 2026 – 3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. A Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of the Agenda (Motion)
4. Public Expression/Participation
5. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on July 21, 2026 (Motion)
6. Approval of Minutes of the Executive Session on July 21, 2026 (Motion)
7. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, July 2026 (Motion)
A. Approval of Payroll Expense Report, July 2026 (Motion)
B. Approval of Payroll Warrants: #1 (Motion), #3 (Motion), #4 (Motion), #6 (Motion)
C. Approval of Payroll Summary, July 2026 (Motion)
D. Approval of Bills: Warrant #5, August 2026 (Motion)
8. Reports
A. Director’s Report
B. Assistant Director’s Report
C. Department Reports
D. Library Statistical Report
E. SCLS Board Report, Susan Tychnowicz
9. Old Business
10. New Business
A. Discussion of Parent Participation in Children’s Programs
B. Approval of HVAC Annual Agreement (Motion)
C. Approval of Transfer of Funds (Motion)
D. Approval of Library Closings 2027 (Motion)
E. Disposal of Equipment (Motion)
11. Other
A. Legislative Meeting – Assemblyman DeStefano, September 3, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
B. Reminder: Delayed Opening, September 15, 2026 – Staff Development
C. Next Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
D. The PLDA Fundraiser – September 28, 2026 at the Vineyards in Riverhead
12. Executive Session (as needed) (Motion)
13. Personnel Report (Motion)
14. Adjournment (Motion)
