Present:  Teri Caouette, Debbie Gahm, Janet Patterson, Barbara Hammond, Edna Comstock, Donna Chale, Pam Bonney, Gretchen Asam, Jeff Small, Peggy Becksvoort, Eileen Broderick, Joyce Lucas.

President's Welcome and introduction

Secretary's Report: 

The minutes of the meeting were accepted pending the correction of a spelling and the addition of Peggy's name to the JLC Meeting.

Treasurer's Report: 

Donna stated that March and April expenses were combined in the report.  She asked where the expenses of Marilyn Joyce's AASL trip should go.  This will be moved to the AASL Director line.  She also noted that postage was higher because of the packets that were sent.  The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as presented.

School Consolidation Plans: 

MASL's position statement will be sent to every Representative and Senator in addition to MASL members.  The packet is in three pieces.  Edna will mail the packets that are not hand-delivered.  She recommended that those delivering should call the office ahead of time.  The next step is to put the position statement on our web page.  Edna agreed to send it to Gail. Teri will send a message to MELIBS with a link to the position statement on our website and to the document, School Libraries Work. Teri encouraged the board to make school principals aware of what we do.  Eileen shared discussions that those in her district are having on the issue of consolidation.  Teri suggested that this might be a good discussion item for the summer retreat. Jen noted that EPS is prompting the elimination of ed. Tech. Positions as well.  Peggy offered to speak at the State Board of Education meeting which will be held at the Cross Building (rm. 103) on May 9. She will present members with packets.

Conference Report: 

Maine Holocaust Human Rights Center is being constructed.  There will be an afternoon presentation.

Programs. Edna described several of the new programs that are being considered. Jeff asked for thoughts/suggestion on programming.  The following were mentioned: technology, Play-Aways, programs for support staff.

Maple Syrup.  Jeff reported that he is in the process of having our logo with the year put on maple syrup bottles.  He will order 2 dozen.  He asked if MASL would also like bottles. 

Conference meeting. There will be a meeting following lunch.  There will also be a meeting with MLA associates on May 31 to discuss the conference.  Edna described the history of the joint conference and the original goals.  She also described the intent behind having a conference manager position. 

 Financial Status.  Edna will speak with a lawyer regarding the financial status (501C3 or 501C6?).  Pam and/or Eileen offered to speak with Mike Polleck (sp) to find out if he has a contact. 

Vendor Policy.  Teri handed out draft copies of the policy.  Jeff explained the reasons for the policy and definitions of the various groups.  Peggy made a motion to accept the approval of the concept of the policy.  Eileen seconded the motion.  The motion carried.  Edna will come back to MASL with specific groups and where they belong.

Future of Libraries:

Pam Bonney will be speaking at in a panel discussion at MLA’s annual meeting.  She asked for MASL's thoughts.  Some issues were: laptops replacing books, consolidation, being in the classrooms more, where do we fit in this "time of change," facilitators or do we nearly facilitate?  Some positive notes were:  faculty are using the library more, and Joyce stated that Winslow students are entering high school with better information literacy skills. 

New Board Members:

Teri welcomed Pam Bonney, Debbie Gahn, and Janet Patterson to the board.

Summer Retreat:

The date of the retreat has changed to begin on the July 29 at Sunday River to accommodate those going to the Maine Learning Technology conference.  Agenda item ideas: outline plan for the year, consolidation, conference, EPS, mission statement, how do we continue to share our knowledge during retirement.

Committee Reports: 

The Joint Library Legislative Committee asked for students to testify at a hearing on the usefulness of databases.  Peggy suggested that we produce a pod cast.  Gretchen offered to work on one.

ALA in June:

Donna and Teri are going to attend.

NEEMA Report:

In Nancy"s absence, Teri relayed that the Leadership Conference was held on March 29 and 30.  She noted two items:  Designing Teen Spaces and Adapting for the Next Generation of Teens.

Misc.:

• Teri shared an email that she received from Gail regarding Audrey Conant's website.
• It was noted that a facilities chair is still needed.
• Peggy moved and Gretchen seconded a motion to donate $200.00 to Jo Coyne.  The motion carried. 

The next meeting will be in Rumford on June 2.  Eileen will send directions.

Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Lucas revised 8/17/07