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LIBRARIES: Democracy shelved at CLN board meeting
At the June 24 special meeting of the Community Library Network board, trustees debated filling the vacancy left by Trustee Katie Blank — as if her depth of knowledge and commitment to the community could ever be replaced. With 100% of the board endorsed by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, they’ve forgotten that a quality board thrives on diverse perspectives. Instead, their purity tests ensure we’re stuck with carbon copies of their nationalist principles.
Legals for June, 22 2024
DAMAGE: It follows elected ‘leaders’
The three Stooges (Trustees Ottosen, Hanley and Plass) who are piloting the Clown Car known as the Community Library Network continue their erratic drive to demolish our wonderful local library system.
MY TURN: The tragedy at NIC
Thank you Tarie, Brad, Nick, and SaveNIC. On April 28, 2022, Ken Howard and I resigned from the NIC Board of Trustees after many years of service. It was a difficult decision since we both enjoyed our roles in advancing higher education opportunities in our community.
Should your trust be revocable?
While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that. A common question comes up once a client decides to use a trust: Should the trust be revocable or irrevocable? There is a lot of confusion out there about the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust. Let’s look at the differences and discover why for most people, a revocable trust is the way to go.
Is your trust revocable? Should it be?
While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that.
Election Day is here
Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.
Your trust is either revocable or irrevocable. Do you know which? Do you know why?
While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that.
CLN board appoints new trustee
Karen Campbell selected over Ron Hartman
The Community Library Network board appointed and swore in a new trustee during Thursday's special meeting. Karen Campbell of Hayden was selected in a 3-1 vote to fill the board vacancy left by longtime board member Katie Blank, who resigned June 16. Campbell was chosen over one other nominee, Ron Hartman of Kootenai County.
CLN board adopts budget; votes to close Sundays
Last week was another busy one for Community Library Network trustees.
CLN TRUSTEES: Telling you what you can or cannot read
The intention by the library board to disassociate with the American Library Association (ALA) is shocking. Why in the world would they even consider this for such an important public library asset?
Kellogg school trustees appoint new board member
The Kellogg School District Board of Trustees swore in Monica Ross as the new Zone 2 trustee on Tuesday night during their monthly board meeting.
EDITORIAL: Ban books? Censor bad trustees instead
Library network leadership under subtle but subversive assault
MY TURN: Is This What’s Best for CLN?
Last June, Rachelle Ottosen, Tom Hanley and Tim Plass elected themselves officers of the Community Library Network board during the same meeting Plass and Hanley were sworn into office. Days later the Board interviewed Colton Boyles for 13 minutes in executive session. Shortly thereafter, CLN had new general counsel.
Continuing concerns about NIC board
Accreditor releases report; commends college president and employees
North Idaho College’s accreditor revealed that some trustees don’t support NIC President Nick Swayne and hope to replace him with Interim President Greg South, who has been on paid administrative leave since March.
EDITORIAL: Bad news gets worse for CLN patrons
Trustee Katie Blank's departure a devastating blow to all who love their local library
School-based child care rates going up
Cd'A, Lakeland school trustees vote for price increases
Child care rates are going up in the Coeur d'Alene and Lakeland Joint school districts.
Over-budget CLN board severs from ALA
Special meeting set for Nov. 2
Trustees of the Community Library Network voted Thursday to disaffiliate from the American Library Association in accordance with a resolution that was adopted and approved by the board majority Sept. 15.
MY TURN: A CLN trustee's view from the inside
New trustee explains issues and challenges.
Library policy discussions continue at special meeting today
Members of the Community Library Network's board of trustees will continue discussions and possibly take action on policies regarding library books and other materials in the network's collection during a special meeting from 2-5 p.m. today.