MY TURN: A CLN trustee's view from the inside

New trustee explains issues and challenges.

CLN trustees vote for new insurance

Board minority, director say move is reckless

While two libraries remain closed due to catastrophic water damage, Community Library Network trustees are poised to make costly changes to CLN’s insurance policies. If no other quotes come in before Friday, library trustees will accept insurance quotes from Wright Specialty Insurance and American Family Insurance and cancel current policies with the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program and the Great American Insurance Group. These changes will nearly double the library network’s insurance costs.

CLN trustees to review all materials purchases

Library director says move is unethical, increases liability risk

Staff members of the Community Library Network will now be required to present the board of trustees with a report of new purchases every other month.

Community Library Network facing litigation threat

Changes to materials selection policies draw scrutiny

Litigation may be imminent for the new board of the Community Library Network. Former trustee Regina McCrea submitted a letter Wednesday addressed to the board majority — Rachelle Ottosen, Tim Plass and Tom Hanley — in her official capacity as an attorney.