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2013-06-24 - Agendas - Final
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Suzanne Clark, President Elizabeth Jordan, Vice President Maylon Rice, Treasurer We inspire imagination and foster learning. Board of Trustees June 24, 4 pm AGENDA Regular Meeting Ann Henry Board Room Kim Agee, Secretary Brenda Boudreaux I. Call to order II. Swearing in of board member Charles Adams by Judge David Stewart III. Minutes A. Approval of minutes 1. April 15 regular meeting — page 2-3 B. Signed minutes 1. February 18 regular meeting — page 4-5 Susan Graham Charles Adams IV. Reports A. Management reports 1. Key upcoming events — page 6-11 2. April -May 2013 Strategic Plan progress — page 12-14 3. April -May 2013 Performance Measures — page 15 B. Financial reports 1. Balance Sheet as of May 31, 2013 — to be distributed 2. Budget to Actual as of May 31, 2013 — to be distributed V. Old business: A. Nominating Committee Report B. Space Needs Analysis/20 Year Master Plan Update C. Accounting and Donor Software Update — page 16-18 D. FINRA Grant Update E. Security Gates Update VI. New business A. 2014 Health Care Summary (Gallagher Benefit Services - for information only) page 19-22 B. Marketing Update (Brandi Holt) c. Audio System ROI (Lynn Vandell) — page 23 D. Job Description and Salary Survey E. Exterior Flags F. Front Door Repair/Replacement G. Proposed policy change: FC -1: Cash and Checks — Page 24 H. Proposed policy change: PA -84: Cell Phones — Page 25 I. Proposed policy on hiring: (PA 58) — Page 26 J. EFT between Bank of Fayetteville and Schwab, 1" Security, and Arvest VII. Adjournment FPL press Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting April 15, 2013, 4 pm Minutes Prepared by S. Daniel, Office Manager Board members present: K. Agee, B. Boudreaux, S. Graham, E. Jordan, and M. Rice. Board members absent: 5. Clark. Staff present: D. Johnson, S. Davis, S. Foley, L. Yandell, L. Greenwood, S. Palmer and S. Daniel. Others: Cynthia Burns and Andy Richards of BKD. Press: Joel Walsh The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm by E. Jordan. II. Minutes A. Approval of minutes: 1. Minutes of February 18, 2013: M. Rice moved to approve; B. Boudreaux seconded. All voted AYE. III. Reports A. Management reports 1. Key upcoming events: D. Johnson noted the Fes Orchestra, several documentary films and a public reading of Martin Luther King's letter from Birmingham Jail. 2. Strategic Plan Progress Report: D. Johnson highlighted large attendance during spring break programming and the Lego Club with 90 participants. FPL has signed with Zinio, a provider of digital magazines. We are continuing our partnership with First Thursdays and with FHS honor students who tutor twice a week. Kindergarten tours have started, and planning continues on the Literary Festival. The cork floor behind the circulation desk has been replaced with terrazzo and the new patron counters/security gates have been installed. A P&G grant will pay for Reading Road Show. 3. February -March Performance Measures: D. Johnson noted circulation is increasing, both print and digital. Staff will be working with FHS administration to increase awareness of all the services the library offers. Inactive cardholders have been purged, so that number appears low. Program attendance is down, probably because events are too crowded and parking has become an issue. B. Financial reports 1. Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2013: S. Davis reported cash in investments of almost $4.1 million. 2. Budget to Actual as of March 31, 2013: Most categories are below budget. Vacation Time Used is high because we implemented the buyout of excess PTO and sick leave per board -approved policy. IV. Old business A. Audit: M. Rice moved to accept the audit; B. Boudreaux seconded. All voted AYE. A. Richards observed the audit process improved over past years as information was organized and timely. Internal controls have improved. M. Rice noted budget information is readily available to managers and commended 5. Davis. B. Financial Software Update: Five companies have submitted responses to the RFP. Cost is estimated to be $80,000-$90,000. We have applied for a Sturgis grant for $85,000 and will be notified by June 30. C. Space Needs Analysis Update: Architect Jeff Scherer completed several input sessions both public and internal. Some public sessions were poorly attended, perhaps because the public perceives the library as doing a good job. Scherer will return in May, perhaps with a draft plan which would likely increase public interest and participation. A final round of public input sessions will be in August. It may be hard to raise money for an expansion given public perception that everything is going well. There is a need to promote the performance statistics and educate the public about the limitations of the current space. V. New business A. City Hospital RFP: Washington Regional Hospital is soliciting offers, due 4.19.13, on several properties including City Hospital. Because FPL's space planning effort is just beginning, the library is not in a position to make an offer of any kind. M. Rice moved to submit our space needs assessment process to Washington Regional with a cover letter indicating the October 2013 conclusion at which point FPL would have a better idea of future plans and perhaps be interested in the City Hospital property; B. Boudreaux seconded. All voted AYE. B. Gov Deals: S. Palmer came completely unprepared and fumbled grievously, but managed to pull himself together enough to tell the board that, like the city, the library is using GovDeals to liquidate items no longer being used. Fair and efficient, the process encourages local purchasing and addresses an earlier audit finding that the library lacked a process for equitable disposal of assets. FPL will draft an asset disposal policy and a policy for accepting, using, and disposing donated items. C. Appointment of nominating committee: S. Clark, E. Jordan, B. Boudreaux and S. Graham will comprise the nominating committee. 2 D. Merit Raise Recommendation: D. Johnson explained this year's raises, to be effective with the April pay period, will be based on performance evaluations. Managers will determine percent increases for their staff subject to the executive director's final approval. The amount available is $78,000. M. Rice moved to accept the staff recommendation; B. Boudreaux seconded. All voted AYE. E. M. Rice moved to have staff prepare a Resolution of Commendation to be sent to District Judge Rudy Moore's family. B. Boudreaux seconded. All voted AYE. VI. Adjournment: M. Rice moved to adjourn, BB seconded. All voted AYE. Meeting adjourned at 4:47 pm. 3 Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting February 18, 2013, 4 pm Minutes Prepared by 5. Daniel, Office Manager Board members present: K. Agee, B. Boudreaux, 5. Clark, D. Ferritor, S. Graham, E. Jordan, and M. Rice. Staff present: D. Johnson, S. Davis, S. Foley, S. Palmer, L. Yandeli and 5. Daniel. Press: Joel Walsh The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 4:01 pm by S. Clark, II. Minutes A. Approval of Minutes 1. December 17, 2012 regular meeting: B. Boudreaux moved to approve the minutes; M. Rice seconded. All voted AYE. B. Signed minutes 2. October 15, 2012 regular meeting III. Reports A. Management reports 1. Key Upcoming Events: D. Johnson noted we are working with Theatre Squared on a Reading Workshop and Artist Forum for the play Next to Normal. Our signature event will be an author talk by Dave Barry on April 12; a crowd of 500 is expected. 2. Strategic Plan Progress Report: D. Johnson highlighted unique programming around Charles Portis that included a panel discussion with members of the AR Gazette and Portis' brother, Portis' songs sung by Shannon Wurst, and a troupe from Theatre Squared reading parts of his play. Yoga classes on Monday nights draw 60-70 participants. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pens was booked within hours. Adult Services is providing e -Book and Kindle classes. Fayetteville's first literary festival will be held in September. Freegal, an on-line service that provides free music to patrons, has been a huge hit; it was paid for by the Friends. FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) granted FPL almost $100,000 for a two-year smart investing program for intergenerational financial planning. 3. December -January Performance Measures: Year-end numbers reflect solid growth. Total collection size is up; the digital collection has doubled. The price for e -Books is 3 times that for regular books; the result is less money for the print collection. New card registration is up 10%. We offered 20% more programs and attracted 25% more attendees. Volunteer hours are impressive; M. Burdette is excellent at engaging the community and matching volunteers to their interests to create meaningful jobs. B. Financial reports 1. Budget to Actual for Year Ended December 31, 2012: S. Davis reported the auditors have finished their on-site work for the library. They will return March 4 to examine the Foundation's books. We closed the year with a surplus of $232,095 due to open positions and about $120,000 in additional revenue. IV. Old business A. Space Assessment RFQ (Request for Qualifications) Decision: The Architectural Selection Committee voted Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle first and Polk, Stanley & Wilcox second. The RFQ process does not allow for consideration of price, only qualifications, Some factors considered include scalability of the organization, proximity of the firm to FPL, quality of work, and the proposed process to ascertain what the community wants. M. Rice moved to accept the committee's recommendation and contract with Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle to conduct a Space Needs Analysis; B. Boudreaux seconded. All voted AVE, B. Kilgore Documentary: Amanda and Dan Robinson had a verbal agreement with the former executive director to produce a film about Fayetteville photographer Andrew Kilgore using bridge funding from the NEH grant. However, the Foundation froze bridge funding until the NEH grant was fully funded. Now that the NEH goal has been achieved, bridge funding is available again. Because of a discrepancy in how much money was being requested, the film makers were asked to submit a written proposal to the Foundation. The proposal they submitted was for $30,000. The Foundation agreed to the proposal but ONLY if the library owned the film upon completion. The Robinsons did not accept this condition and sent back 3 options - all of which exceed the original $30,000 and didn't turn over ownership of the film to the library. V. New business A. Policy JF revision: Pricing Schedule: Informational only. 13. Library Remodeling: Informational only. 4 C. American Terrazo as Sole Source Vendor for Terrazzo: S. Palmer noted the library had done due diligence having talked with several companies about adding terrazzo behind the circulation desk that would match the rest of the terrazzo in the library. Those companies suggested using the initial installer, American Terrazzo, which still had the original dyes and could match the color exactly. About 5 years ago, American Terrazzo patched holes left when old security gates were removed; the match was excellent. Though one company's estimate was slightly lower than American Terrazzo's, the cost of an on-site visit to confirm the bid from this out-of-state vendor would likely erase the difference. M. Rice moved to approve the staff recommendation to waive the Library's procurement policy and engage American Terrazzo Company for all terrazzo re- surfacing in Blair Library; B. Boudreaux seconded. All voted AYE. D. 2012 Preliminary budget to actual report, budget roll -forward request: S. Davis noted the library ended 2012 with $232,095. He requested this money be budgeted as outlined in the staff memo, including paying commitments made in 2012. The amount listed for the space needs assessment, including a branch study, is based on a verbal estimate from Jeff Scherer. The $10,000 in FPL costs related to the Space Needs Assessment is for advertising to the public, refreshments at input meetings, travel, etc. The sound system upgrade will save us from having to rent equipment. M. Rice moved to approve the staff recommendation for spending $187,696 (excludes the accounting software addressed separately); K. Agee seconded. All voted AYE. L`. RPID security gates with radar based patron counter: DJohnson reiterated a manual count of patrons entering the building confirmed our counters are consistently 40% low. The existing counters use a laser beam so that four people walking together count as one. New technology uses Doppler radar to distinguish how many people are in a group. In addition to improved counting, we'd have better security as the efficiency of RPID tag detection and read rate has greatly improved. In 2003, we chose Bibliotheca through a bid process. To switch vendors now would require retagging the collection and starting totally over. B. Boudreaux moved to approve the staff recommendation; M. Rice seconded. All voted AYE. F. Accounting Software: Our existing software, QuickBooks, cannot handle the various tasks we require. Of particular importance, managers cannot access their budgets (without also being able to see payroll). They are not able to track and account for expenditures and, as such, they can't perform the valuable function of finding errors and omission and, in general, looking over the accounting manager's shoulder — a function that the auditors have said would foster greater accountability. We do intend to submit a grant application to the Sturgis Foundation in Dallas; it is from this organization that CALS received money to buy their accounting software. We will also be writing an RFP and expect to receive a number of proposals from vendors whose software we have viewed via Webinar. M. Rice moved to approve staff recommendation; 13. Boudreaux seconded. All voted AYE. VI. By-laws revision. D. Ferritor moved to approve the proposed revision which rolls the audit committee into the Finance committee; K. Agee seconded. All voted AVE. M. Rice and B. Boudreaux were appointed to the Finance Committee VII. Adjournment: D. Ferritor moved to adjourn; it. Agee seconded. All voted AYE. Meeting adjourned at 5:06 pm. 5 Walmart FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRAR16SUMMER READING CLUB 2013 FAMILY SAT, JUNE 1: SRC Kickoff / 10 — Noon FRI, JUNE 7: Friday Morning Movies: Journey to the Center of the Earth 2 (PC)! 10am SAT, JUNE 8: Institute of Jugglology/ 10:30am FRI, JUNE 14: Friday Morning Movies: ScoobyDoo: Mask of the Blue Falcon (G)/ 10am SAT, JUNE 15: Magician Scott Davis / 10:30am FRI, JUNE 21: Friday Morning Movies: A Monster in Paris (PG)/ loam SAT, JUNE 22: Shaky Bugs w/ Jules Taylor / 10:30am FRI, JUNE 28: Friday Morning Movies: Hoot (PG)1 loam SAT, JUNE 29: Lynn Sciumbato of Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center / 10:30am WED, JULY 3: Opera in the Ozarks: Cinderella l 2pm FRI, JULY 5: Friday Morning Movies: The Land Before Line (G) / loam SAT, IULY 6: Mad Scientist Steve Cox/ 10:30am FRI, JULY 12r Friday Morning Movies: Return to Nim's Island (PG)/ loam SAT, JULY 13: Magician Rocky Clements / 10:30am FRI, JULY 19: Friday Morning Movies: Horrid Henry (PG)/,loam SAT, JULY 20: Bilingual Music w/ Uno, Dos Tres Andres / 10:30am FRIJOL? 26: Friday Morning Movies: FranAenweenie (PC)/ loam SAT, IULY 27: Music w/ Dino O'Dell / 10:30am SAT, JULY 27: Washington County Historical Dancers I 1pm WEB, IULY 31: Trout Fishing in America / 2pm WED. JULY 31: Reading Log Deadline / 7pm FRI, AUG 2: Friday Morning Movies: The Creeds (PC)/ loam SAT, AUG 3: SRC Finale w/ Afrique Aya / 10:30am PRESCHOOL/TODDLER TUES, JUNE 4: Music w/ Leonardo / 10:30am MON, JUNE 10: Antsy Crafty Drop -In / I1— Noon TUES, JUNE 11: Petting Zoo w/ Barnyard Buddies / 10:30am TUES, JUNE 18: Non Toxic Band / 10:30am MON, JUNE 24: Sparkler Tea Party 01 / 10:30am* (3— 5 years old) MON, JUNE 24: Sparkler Tea Party 02 / Spm* (3 — 5 years old) TUES, JUNE 25: Sparkler Tea Party 43 / 10:30am' (3 — 5 years old) 401 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 ph (479) 856.7000 TOES, JULY.21611a11y 1Jp6s•.Olgs Taylor./ 10:30m SAT, JULY 6 BobioUdddres %L0im MON, JULY& Attay:CraflyJ)rgp-1a / 11 — Noon TUES, JULY 9: Conductor Jack of the Zinghoppers / 10:30am SAT, JULY 13: Book Buddies / 10am TUES, JULY 16: Music w/ Brian & Terry Kinder / 10:30am SAT, JULY 20; Book Buddies / 10am TUES, JULY 23: 7Ups present Preschool Storytime / 10:30am THUD, JULY 25: Music w/ 3 Penny Acre / 10:30am SAT, JULY 27: Book Buddies / 10am TUES, JULY 30: Dig into Reading w/ FPL Staff / 10:30am WED. 311? 31: Listening_Loe Deadline / 7pm ELEMENTARY WED, JUNE 5: Grammy -nominated The Pop Ups / 2pm TUES, JUNE 11 —13: Art Camp w/Leilani Law (K -2nd) / 1— 2:30pm* TUES, JUNE 11 — 13: Art Camp w/Leilani Law (3rd -5th) / 3:30 — 5:30pm* WEB, JUNE 12: Puppeteer Doug Berky / 1 & 2pm MON, JUNE 17 — 20: Wordplay: Creative Writing Camp (3rd — 5th) / 2:30 — 3:30pm" TUES, JUNE 18: Lego Club / 4 — 5pm WEB, JUNE 19: McCafferty Irish Dancers / 1 & 2pm WEB, JUNE 26: Singer and Storyteller Gustafer Yellowgold / 1 & 2pm WED, JULY 3: Opera in the Ozarks: Cinderella/ 2pm MON, JULY 8 — 10: Extreme Science Camp w/ Super Steve (3rd -5th) / 3 — 5pm* WED, JULY 10:Musician Farmer Jason / 1 & 2pm TUES, JULY 16: LEGO Club / 4pm WED, JULY 17: Wild Goose Chase Puppet Theatre / 1 & 2pm TUES, JULY 23 — 25: Art Camp wl NWACCC (K — 2nd) / 1— 3pm" TUES, IULY 23 — 25: Art Camp w/ NWACCC (3rd — 5t111 / 3:30 — 5:30pm* WED, JULY 24: Magician Tommy Terrific / 1 & 2pm WED, JULY 31: Trout Fishing in America / 2pm WEB, JULY 31: Reading Log Deadline / 7pm 8 00 CO -Sat = _ cc- = N = o N 0 — N LaiCO o 0 a E m `E m 0 0 Ca tr. 6 0 = m — m vN "�i-m N 5 too CD CO 0 CFI C0 aaa CO ta ga ca a I co co en an 3 a cc rn cel .1C.F2 o. gb gc ea go 5 \ ir 0 Z{ co in E go co 12 g 672 -- 10 cL CO CC otal -=0 o WWW.FAYLIB.0RG 401 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 ph (479) 856.7000 HAPPENINGS rum JUNE 4: Rave From the Grave/ 4:30-7:30 pin THUR, JUNE 6 & 7: Perfecting Your Profile ics: Photoshop for Pacebook/2- 3:30p MON, JUNE 10: Teen Anime Club / 5 - 6:30pm TOES, JUNE 11: Bente Box Lunch Theatre / 1- 3pin" WED, JUNE 12: Steampunk Your Wardrobe / 7- - 3:30pm- MON, JUNE 17 - 20: Underground Publishing: Make a Zine Workshop / 2 -- 3:30pm= MON, JUNE 17 - 20: Wordplay: Creative Writing for Teens / 4 - Spm" TUES, JUNE 18: Atari to X -Box: Retro Gaming Nee / 4 -- 7pm TUES, JUNE 25: My Precious: Mahe Your Own "Lord of the Rings" Mug / 2 -- 3pin" FRI, JUNE 28: InDesign & Photoshop Workshop: Design The Wanderer! 2--- 3 pm' TUES, JULY 2: Reveal the Hero Within: Make Your Ovm Superhero Shirt / 2 - 3:30pm' M0N, JULY 8: Teen Anime Club / 5- 6:30pm TOES, JULY 9: Do It Yourself Duct Tape Wallet / 2 - 3:30pnr" TUES, JULY 16: Minecraft Tournament / 4 - 7pm" TUES, JULY 30: Harry Potter and the Half-Nite Lock -In / 6pm to Midnight` WEB JULY 31: ReatlinaLoe Deadline / Thin THUR, AUG 1: Waterpalooza - Teen SRC Grand Finale / 5:30 - 7:30pin MOVIES THUR, JUNE 6: Free Flix Before Six: Warm Bodies (PC -]31 / 5:30pm THUR, JUNE 13: Anime-nia Movie Marathon / 2 - 8pm THUR, JUNE 20: Retro Gaming Movie Marathon / 2 - 8pni TIIUR, JUNE 27: Free Flix Before Six: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13)15em TUES, JULY 2: Superheroes on Celluloid Movies / 3:30 - 8pm FRI, JULY 5: Free Flix Before Six: Captain America (PG -13) l2pm THUR, JULY 11: Underwater Creature Triple Feature / 2:30- 8pm THUR, JULY 18: Indiana Jones Film Fest / 2 - 8pm THUR, JULY 25: Free Rix Before Six: Pitch Perfect (PG-13)15:30pm OPEN MIC NITES TUES, JUNE 11: Teen Open Mic Nite / 5:30 -- 7pm TUES, JUNE 25: Teen Open Mic Nile / 5:30 - 7pm TUES, IULY 9: Teen Open Mic Nite / 5:30 - 7pm TUES, JULY 23: Teen Open Mic Nite / 5:30 - 7pm LIVE MUSIC SAT, JUNE 1: Shawn lames and the Shapeshitters / 10 - 11:30am SUN, JUNE 2: Mtn St Stage: Adams Collins Jazz Inc / 2 - 4pm SUN, JUNE 9: Mtn St Stage: Leali & the Moto Doctors / 2- 4pm SUN, JUNE 16: Mtn S1 Stage: Eastof Zion / 2 -4pm SUN, JUNE 23: Mtn St Stage: 1 Oz: Jig / 2 -- 4pm SUN, JUNE 30: Gospel Concert: Ocie Fisher / 2 - 4pm SUN, JULY 7: Broadway Concert: Young Actors Guild / 2 - 4pin SUN, JULY 14: Jazz Concert: Claudia Burson Three / 2 - 4pm SUN, JULY 21: Country Concert: Fork and Knife / 2 - 4pm SUN, IULY 28: Rock Concert: The Great Scotts / 2 - 4pm SAT, AUG 3: Hip Hop Finale w/ Brian Smallwood and Michael Corbin / 2 - 3pm SONGWRITING WORKSHOP SAT, JUNE 22 & 29:2 day songvhiting w/ Effron White / 3 -- 4:30pni" MOVIES AND DISCUSSIONS WED, JUNE 12: Riders on the Orphan Train w/Alison Moore & Phil Lancaster / 6- 7:30pm WED, JUNE 19: The Broken Tokens w/ folklorists Rachel & Mike Luster / 6 - 7pm America's Music: A Him History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway led by Or. Robert Cochran WED, JUNE 26: Session 1: The Blues and Gospel Music / 6 - 7:30pni` WED, JULY 3: Session 2: Broadway and Tin Pan Alley / 6 7:30pm'" WEB, JULY 10: Session 3: Swing lazz/ 6- 7:30pm* WED, JULY 17: Session 4: Country and Olde uss /.6 WED, JULY 24: Session 5: Rock / 6 -- 7:30pm WED, JULY 31. Session 6: Latin RhythmsJ6'. WEB JULY 31: Readin Yon fl aid' ie' R ISECA �17i Hurl" anitie� AIIM „ / rna.y FILM INSTITUTE �CI5. Association TR F-LSSHF❑ BECA nr FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Strategic Plan Progress Report April 2013 — May 2013 Purpose: We inspire imagination and foster learning. I. Programs & Services: We offer inspiring and relevant programs and services that engage the community's curiosity, provide opportunities for education and self-improvement, and serve as the gateway to the library by addressing the diverse needs and interests of our community. a. Programs Presented Pulitzer Prize winning author Dave Barry as RFS distinguished speaker for 2013. Hosted Comic Book Day with an appearance by Captain America artists Mitch and Elizabeth Brietweiser. Presented biographer Randall Woods speaking on Shadow Warrior: William Colby and the CIA. iv. Hosted read out of Martin Luther King, Jr's Letter from the Birmingham Jail featuring many city leaders. v. Screened the film Bar Mitzvah in partnership with the UA and Legacy Heritage Jewish Studies Project. vi. Hosted Orchestra of Fes, the most renowned Judeo-Arab Andalusian ensemble. vii. Hosted 2 screenings, Island President and Revolutionary Optimists, in partnership with AETN and KUAF. viii. Screened Disfarmer: A Portrait of America and S. Churchel's UA thesis film Witch Hazel Advent. ix. Hosted FINRA and ALA funded Smartinvesting@yourlibrary planning meeting with partners: CCOA, UA Center for Economic Education, UA Extension Services, Fayetteville Head Start and LifeSource. x. Selected Tru Lit as name for September Literary Festival. Continued monthly planning meetings. xi. Scheduled Pete Earley, author of the One Book, One Community selection, Crazy -A Father's Search through America's Mental Health Madness for Gathering of the Groups xii. Hosted FPS Battle of the Books competition for 4`h - 5`h graders xiii. Hosted the finale for the Hit the Target Family Reading Club with Susan Pharris and her Wonder Dogs. b. Services Provided Genealogical Research with Images class and Find It, Fund It: Intro to Fundraising class. ii. Proctored 4 exams and provided 1 individual instruction session on Nonprofit Resource Center. Provided eReader training. iv. Provided room and publicity for two local author events: Jan Morrill and William Mayo. v. Deployed iPads for circulation and developed equipment check-out agreement and procedure c. Quality d. Relevance Staff continued writing bi-monthly articles for Free Weekly. II. Collections: We will build and support collections that inspire the community with the resources they need to explore topics of personal interest and continue to learn throughout their lives. a. Satisfy your curiosity Implemented Zinio (digital magazine checkouts) and One Click Digital (e-audiobook checkouts) Checked youth and teen collections against various "best" lists. b. Inspire learning/imagination III. Access: We will build and expand the ease and convenience of the library experience through virtual and physical reach to all in the community, reflecting the FPL welcoming, convening and destination culture. a. Browseability Changed all biographies in all collections from "92" to "Bio" b. Outreach partnerships. Co -led Crystal Bridges Book Club. ii. Created resource list for Feed Fayetteville's website; made list of online resources for Fayetteville teachers. 12 Participated in City Potluck, Dogwood Dog Walk, First Thursday, and Block Street Block Party. iv. Hosted Reading with the Razorbacks event. v. Hosted an informational table at two parent nights at Butterfield Elementary. vi. Discussed FPL resources and employment opportunities with Goodwill career center. vii. Visited fourteen Fayetteville schools to promote summer reading, reaching 6452 students. c. Virtual Filmed patrons and staff reading poetry for FPL's YouTube Channel in honor of April poetry month. Created personal video evite from Executive Director to June Space Needs public input sessions. d. Physical IV. People: We create and maintain a culture of excellence by supporting and inspiring our staff, boards, and volunteers. a. Staff Met with Bill Schickling & Jodi Bellinger of Polaris Library Systems on their visit to NWA. Celebrated custodian Clarence Burgess's Fly Up and hosted dual baby shower for two staff members. Formed committee to conduct job description review. iv. Trained summer help for Circulation Department; hired and trained five new Pages. b. Boards Friends of FPL provided funding for Freegal service. c. Volunteers Led tours for 875 kindergartners; provided 224 hours for Dave Barry event. Hosted volunteer appreciation party, 52 attendees V. Facility: Our consumer -friendly, sustainable facility will be safe, accessible, clean and support the requirements for quality programs, services and collections. a. Maintenance Repaired A/C on level 200, repaired restroom door latch, prepped items for auction. Repaired and cleaned building after SRC kick off; completed repair of brick around the library sidewalk. Planted dogwood tree as memorial for Lewis family. b. Technology Coordinated several Q&A forums for financial and donor software vendors Blackbaud and Sage. Called many references for both vendors; attended all day training with Blackbaud salesmen. c. Safety/Security Changed bathroom signage in the children's library. Repaired lighting in fire escape stairwell and replaced smoke head for a heat detector in staff kitchen. Changed front door locking process. VI. Communication: We maximize ongoing communication to increase awareness of the library and understanding of its value and impact on the community. a. Marketing plan Produced SRC print calendars; designed SRC website. ii. Designed and implemented SRC marketing plan. in. Worked with Corrinnia Briggs Graphics to create logo identity for Fayetteville Literary Festival. iv. Implemented public invitation campaign for June Space Needs Study public input sessions. b. Public awareness campaign Designed and created Dave Barry reception invitations and poster. ii. Designed and distributed poster and Kazu Kibushi evite to area schools. Designed and distributed public flyers and Randall Woods evite reception invitations. iv. Implemented public opinion survey regarding Space Needs Study in both paper and electronic format. c. Operationalize brand Wrote and directed KNWA commercial to highlight 3 events: Dave Barry, SRC, and Literary Festival. d. Public relations Partnered with American Cancer Society to be registration location for the Cancer Prevention Study 3. e. Website Implemented new Drupal web platfofry and CSM system for website maintenance. Implemented new interactive web event calendar with sorting, online registration, and iCal features. Initiated digital library committee to update website and streamline content creation. VII. Funding: As good stewards of the public trust, we will pursue diverse, sustainable funding. Attended Chamber's Education committee meeting where D. Johnson presented PP presentation. Coordinated invitation to attend space planning meetings letter sent to all gala attendees. Solicited incentive prizes to encourage staff to bring friends/family to space study meetings. iv. Solicited coffee and continental breakfast for Meet the Funders June 12 event. v. Attended Assoc. Fundraising Professionals Summit on Fundraising. vi. Coordinated cocktail receptions for Dave Barry (for 225 patrons) and Randall Woods (for 104 patrons). vii. Attended Little Rock Film Festival screening of "Up Among the Hills" documentary. viii. Met with patron about hosting Levon Helm documentary event. ix. Coordinated inaugural Leadership Series lunch meeting with JB Hunt CEO, John Roberts. x. Coordinated Space Planning meetings and catering for J. Scherer presentation to community. 14 FPL Performance Report: May 2013 15 FAYEI IEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Memo To: Board of Trustees, Fayetteville Public Library Through: David Johnson, Executive Director From: Stephen Davis, Manager—Accounting & HR Date: June 7, 2013 Re: Accounting Software Background - New Accounting(Donor/Volunteer Software Staff has previously identified the need to upgrade the financial and donor software platforms. The Board approved a budget adjustment of $45,000 to provide funding for this software project. The basis for the budget adjustment was based on the following that was included in the February memo: "Staff performed an Internet search, identified several software companies that have out-of-the-box solutions that are designed for governmental agencies. We, as Staff, reviewed four (4) accounting and two (2) fund raising packages via Internet demonstration. The cost of moving FPL to a more appropriate software platform for financial reporting with a fully integrated donor (fund raising) module is expected to be approximately $45,000. This cost estimate is based on predicted cost for the software, training and data migration/conversion from both the QuickBooks platform and the GiftWorks platform." The predicted cost has increased from $45,000 to approximately $111,000 and will be discussed below. Discussion Staff developed a comprehensive request -for -proposal (RFP) that identified the critical elements of each software package (financial and donor/volunteer) and distributed the RFP to approximately ten (10) vendors. Perhaps the most critical requirement for the software solutions FPL was seeking was the ability of the financial and donor software packages to communicate seamlessly. Having this type of inter -connectivity will greatly enhance the transparency and audit process for each package. We received responses from five (5) vendors with the responses ranging in value from $85,000 to $170,000. Staff reviewed each proposal and narrowed the list to two (2) providers that appeared to have the most comprehensive responses to our requirements. References for these two potential providers were contacted. During the reference checking phase we found that approximately half of references for one of the vendors had actually moved from the donor software to another vendor. All of the references for the financial software packages were equally strong between the two (2) finalists; however, there was a significant difference in the responses from the donor software references. Approximately 40% of the references provided by one vendor for their donor/volunteer software package reported that they had moved away from that software to another provider. The reasons given were: software functionality and customer service. 1 16 Selected Vendor and Financial Impact The selected vendor is BlackBaud Solutions with their Financial Edge (FE) and Raisers Edge (RE) software. BlackBaud's proposed software/conversion/training cost for the combined software packages for three (3) user licenses was $116,870 excluding the first years maintenance cost of $8,221. FPL invited BlackBaud to do a full-day on-site software demonstration on May 29 where they were given the opportunity to demonstrate the software capabilities as well as demonstrate how the software packages performed task s assigned by FPL, FPL developed eight (8) distinct tasks to perform in the financial software package and seven (7) distinct tasks to perform in the donor/volunteer software package. The software performed all tasks to staffs satisfaction. Staff initiated negotiations with BlackBaud on May 31 and they responded with a discounted price of $91,390 or a price reduction of $25,481 without reducing any of the hours contained in the original proposal. This pricing is contingent on BlackBaud receiving a signed agreement by June 30 and both FE and RE installations occuning contemporaneously. If FPL decides to split the installation into two (2) parts the discount reduces from $25,481 to $5,843 or a loss of discount in the amount of $19,637. Also, FPL will have to pay sales tax on some portion of the total cost depending on how the software and software services are delivered. Earlier this year, FPL staff has applied for a Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Foundation (Sturgis) grant to fund the software upgrade. The grant request is for approximately $88,000 and we are scheduled to be notified prior to June 30 on whether or not we are awarded any or all of our request. Staff remains confident that FPL will be awarded at least a portion of our request because our ask fits within the Sturgis Foundation criteria and is within the amounts they have awarded to individual grantees over the past few years. If the Board decides to proceed with the software upgrade and upgrade both the financial and donor/volunteer packages additional funding of $66,000 will be needed. The table below describes the additional funding needed under the two options available to FPL. Aggregate Analysis Cost Item BlackBaud Discounted Price Sales Tax (high est.) 1st Year's maintenance Contingency for Unknowns Total Cost Approved Budget Funding Needed FE & RE Implemented together Amount $91,637 8,476 8,221 2,666 $111,000 45,000 $66,000 FE & RE Implemented Separately Amount $111,027 10,270 8,221 2,482 $132,000 45,000 $87,000 Implementing the two packages separately will cost between an additional $21,000. Financial Options The Board has the following options: 1) Reallocate existing funding in the 2013 Budget to fund this request. Through the end of May, Administration salaries are under -budget approximately $15,000; Circulation staff has spent approximately $18,000 less than year-to-date 2012 and we will have unused salary contingency of $25,819. 2) Anticipate award of the Sturgis grant and approve additional funding of $66,000 for this project. This additional funding is comprised of the difference between $91,637 and the budget of $45,000 plus sales tax of $8,476 plus the 1st year's ® Page 2 17 maintenance cost of $8,221 plus a contingency of $2,666 for unknowns. The initial source of funding would come from reserves that would be replaced with proceeds from the Sturgis grant award. 3) Discount the award of the Sturgis grant and approve additional funding of $66,000 for this project. This additional funding is comprised of the difference between $91,637 and the budget of $45,000 plus sales tax of $8,476 plus the 1st year's maintenance cost of $8,221 plus a contingency of $2,666 for unknowns. The source of funding would come from reserves 4) Authorize RE or FE and approve a budget adjustment of $18,301 or $23,699 with the commitment to budget up to $72,300 for installation of the 2"' software package in 2014 as described in the following table: 2013 Impact if Installation is Implemea If is If Fe is Split nted in Implemented in 2013 2013 Cost Item Amount Amount BlackBaud Discounted Price $52,773 58,254 Sales Tax (high est.) 4,881 5,388 1st Year's maintenance 4,406 3,816 Contingency for Unknowns 1,241 1,241 Total Cost $63,301 $68,699 Approved Budget -2013 45,000 45,000 Funding Needed for 2013 $18,301 $23,699 An additional $3,600 may be required in 2014 for the BlackBaud Solution Consultant to re -familiarize the set-up. In addition, staff will have to duplicate effort to ensure the two packages communicate and function seamlessly. Recommendation Approve a budget adjustment to the 2013 Budget adding $66,000 for purchasing new accounting and donor/volunteer software so that both packages can be done together and authorize signing the agreement with BlackBaud Solutions. Attachments: BlackBaud Pricing Schedule BlackBaud Solution Proposal BlackBaud Email — Impact of Phased Approach • Page 3 18 Gallagher Bejiefit<Sexvices, Inc r h nIc i ng c a <1t >> Health Care Reform Executive Summary Timeline Key Provisions: The Health Care Reform Bill (aka PPACA) was signed into law on March 23, 2010. Several key provisions and obligations have been implemented since 2010 including: 2010 - 2011 ® Coverage for adult children to age 26 e Prohibition on lifetime dollar limits on essential benefits ® Restriction on annual dollar limits on essential benefits O No pre-existing condition exclusion on children under age 19 • No member cost-sharing on certain preventive care 2012 O W-2 reporting requirement for employers issuing more than 250 W -2s in the prior year • Distribution of a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) O Expansion of Women's Preventive Care Services including certain contraceptives • Patient -Centered Outcomes Research Fee (PCORI) • Medical Loss Ratio Rebates from fully insured plans 2013 ® Annual contributions on Health Flexible Spending Accounts (HFSAs) limited to $2,500 ® Additional Medicare payroll tax equaling 0.9% on high-income workers ($200,000 for single filers and $250,000 for joint filers) O State/Federal Exchange Notice to employees — original due date was March 1st delayed until October 1, 2013 e Employers required to begin Recordkeeping and measure hours worked for determining full-time employee status (definition of full-time status is 30 hours/week). The standard measurement period can be minimum of three (3) months up to a maximum of 12 months. If an employee is defined full-time after the initial measurement period the stability period must be at least 6 consecutive calendar months. The Stability period is the period following the measurement period during which variable hour employees determined to average 30 -hours per week, are offered coverage. Page 1 0 Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. 2011 19 Upcoming Obligations (2014 and Beyond) Employer Mandate Beginning in 2014, Employers who are considered Large Group (groups > 50 Full-time employees) are subject to the Employer Shared Responsibility. The mandate requires large group employers to offer coverage, provide coverage that meets the minimum essential value of 60% or greater and be deemed affordable (no greater than 9.5% of the employee's household income). Employers must count hours worked by Part -Time employees and convert to a full- time equivalency for the purposes of determining Large Group Status. Employers that meet the definition of large group and do not offer coverage are subject to paying penalties and those employers who do offer coverage but do not meet the other requirements of minimum essential coverage or affordability can also be subject to penalties. The flow chart below describes the penalties associated with the Employer Shared Mandate: EMPLOYER PENALTY CHART Employer with at least 50 hill time employees $2,000, penalty Per FrEjminusfirst 30) If aticast one FTE receives tax Does any employee's cost to self- only coverage exceed 9,5%. Of W-2Income?•• 20 Page 2 © Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. 2011 •$2,000 per. first 30) `Dn'Iy applies to His rlitb household ncomes 01 400% of FPL'. ries * proposed safe harbor or mployers /"_ < II kit Ik Se I c. Individual Mandate (2014) The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled in June 2012, that the individual mandate was constitutional and the law was upheld. As a result of the SCOTUS ruling, individuals are required to have minimum essential coverage as of January 1, 2014. Individuals can access coverage through employer sponsored plans, individual plans, state/federal exchanges (now known as Marketplaces), private exchanges, and government subsidized programs like Medicaid/Medicare. Individuals who do not secure coverage are subject to an individual mandate penalty (some exceptions do apply). The following chart describes the penalties: Year Flat Dollar Amount Maximum Penalty is the greater of: 2014 $95 Up to $285 per family or 1.0% of excess income 2015 $325 Up to $975 per family or 2.0% of excess income 2016 $695 Up to $2,085 per family or 2.5% of excess income After 2016 $695, indexed for inflation in Up to $2,085 per family $50 increments (indexed) or 2.5% of excess income Exchanges PPACA requires that State Exchanges be operational January 1, 2014. Those states who have not declared intent to establish a state -based exchange will default to the Federal model. Exchanges will be available for individuals, small groups (2-50 employees) and large groups at some future date. Exchanges will offer five (5) levels of plans offered by various insurance companies. In Arkansas, the following insurance companies plan to participate in the Exchange Model: ® Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield • National Blue Cross & Blue Shield Plan ® QualChoice of Arkansas, Inc. ® Celtic Insurance • United Security Life & Health Insurance Exchange notices must be distributed to employees no later than October 1, 2013. The Exchanges will have an initial open enrollment period beginning on October 1s` and subsequent annual open enrollment from October 15 -December 7. Individuals can qualify for premium assistance credit if they are not eligible for an employer-sponsored plan that is affordable and has a minimum value, have a household income between 100% and 400% of the Federal 21 Page 3 1 © Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. 2011 Poverty Level (FPL), not receiving benefits through Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE,VA, be a citizen or legal immigrant, be a resident of the state where the Exchange is located, not be claimed as a dependent on anyone's tax return and purchase a qualified health plan through the Exchange. "Cadillac" Tax (2018) Employer Sponsored Plans whose rates are >_$10,200 for individual or $27,500 for family will be subject to an Excise Tax of 40%. Fees & Taxes SuyportYresaveh oterfedivear. efficient mecacalprevention, eatment and care options $2annuallY percoveredll '-+ h -member for the polIclevpans oodr$before 10/1/337;adfosted I annually forinflation- Timetrame•;P Transitional Reinstnance' Assessment Fee Shalt -cost Health Insurance/ ICadilaclax) Additional Medicare Tax & Unearned Income Tax Helps stabilize premi individual market as new hlghcos InRJduals begin t0 access health insurance . Supports costal healthcare reform States will ellher sac up State Exchanges to help individuals and mall businesses buy health insurance, or sheltie federal Exchange:fees used to support Exchange adminiseation Supports con of healthcare reform aceencou ages reduction of medical costs Supports cost of Medicare program aG' Gallagher Iknc:i; lamas, leo. aevoon oate:aste 0.2033 Page 4 l Cr) Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. 2011 663 annual,' 1$5.25/month) per covered life for the first year; estimated tobe $421n 2015 and $26 m 2016 Amount wig vary for each usurer based on its relative marketahve d. U.S health insurance business estimates range from 13%M' pentium State Exchanges to be determblod and will vary by state; federal Exchange Is 3.5%user fee on premiums sold Excise tax 014006 on plan costs that exceed defined thresholds • :2013 thmgb20i4, does nal zppytopletohfyyearsenArg. after 0130/19 • fee due once per year by 2/31 lforpiao ear.MMg In ➢ioeekgWerdarVer) : • 214 through 2016pad on an annual basis • MIM report covered lives to HHS by 11/15of eachyer Begins in 2014 and whl be ongol rg State Exchange to be determined and will vary by state; federal Exchange to be paid monthly by Insurer beginning in 2014 Begins in 2Ol8and will be ongoing Responsible Part1 «„Frsoffully Insured plane, -. Iuded In premium cost •-Sponsors ofseg.ilnured plans • Insurers of fully Insured plans, ' included In premium cost • Sponsors of self-rdured plans; maybecolleeted anal remitted by TPA • - Insurers d f WN insured ohm,. included inpremlum cost Does not appytoseWDlnsured phis . o.9% additional Medicare taxon compensation in excess of $200,000 single/5250,000 maned hung jointly 3.8%tax on unearned ,ncome for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross incomes over 5200,000 single/5250,000 married 22 Ins ist 2013 and 5100 he ongolrg Begins in 2013 • Some states will assess fees across ooly those participating in the Exchange white others will assess across all policies written in and out ofthe Exchange • Insurers of odicies sold by federal Exchange Insurers of fey insured plan, Included In prcmlum cost Spowon/Atleenisimtors of sell- • insured plan • Individual tax.payee; employer must withhold If employee's wages orcompensatig1 eneeds $200.00; no employer match Ill be ongoing • Individual tax -payers Awet•Cheiview aces no tv.0.00FINV4PC, Wirt 11.1t, GPM', m., oa4/m .ens *ma a rw yoe.s rndcre nxocuerxnr,ox Rental Cost to Provide Consistent High Quality PA Services for Library Programs, Summer 2013 Event External Rental Cost McCafferty Irish Dancers Dave Barry MLK Reading Fes Orchestra SRC - The Pop Ups SRC - Teen Open Mic Nite SRC - Riders on the Orphan Train SRC - Teen Open Mic Nite SRC - Gustafer Yellowgold SRC - Teen Open Mic Nite SRC - Farmer Jason SRC - Teen Open Mic Nite SRC - Trout Fishing in America Fayetteville Roots Festival Fayetteville Roots Festival Fayetteville Roots Festival Fayetteville Roots Festival - Tales from the South Lifestyles Art Show SRC - Shawn James and the Shapershifters SRC - Adam Collins Jazz trio SRC - Leah and the Mojo Doctors SRC East of Zion SRC - 1 oz Jig SRC - Ocie Fisher SRC - Young Actors Guild SRC - UA Jazz Ensemble SRC - Fork and Knife SRC - The Great Scotts SRC - Hip Hop Dancers 23 $350.00 $800.00 $100.00 $150.00 $800.00 $100.00 $500.00 $100.00 $ 500.00 $100.00 $500.00 $100.00 $800.00 $500.00 $500.00 $ 500.00 $500.00 $100.00 $500.00 $500.00' $500.00 $500.00 $500.00' $ 500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 512,500.00 Code FC -1 Date Approved 2/21/05 Date Revised 10/17/05, 02/14/08(D) 06/24/2013 Policy Name Cash and Checks 1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy and procedure is to ensure separation of duties and adequate safeguards for the Library's cash and checks. 2. POLICY: A. The Library Board of Trustees is the only authorized body to sign Library checks. B. The CFO or designee will prepare checks as needed. C. The executive director or designee will review the checks, documentation, and register, and then initial all check stubs. D. Two Trustee signatures are required when checks exceed $25,000. E. Personal checks from patrons are accepted for amount owed or debit desired on Library copy/print card. No two-party checks are accepted. F. Personal checks from Library employees may be cashed by permission of the CFO or Executive Director. The amount must not exceed $25. Stale dated checks will be removed from the Library books after twelve (12) months. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the CFO or Executive Director. 3. CASH CONTROL PROCEDURES: A. A change bag will be maintained by the Office Manager for service desk needs. B. All cash receipt tapes and day sheets (where no cash register is available) will be compared to actual receipts by the Office Manager or designee, who notes any discrepancies. Deposits are made in a timely manner by the Office Manager or manager, at a minimum weekly. Records are filed with the CFO. The CFO or designee reconciles all bank statements. 4, RETURNED CHECK PROCEDURES: A. All returned checks are assessed a reasonable service charge unless due to a bank or Library error: a. Service charges increase when sent to the collection agency. B. After one returned check, Circulation staff will notate the patron's record indicating that all further transactions with the Library must be in cash. 24 Code PA -84 Date Approved 2/21105 Date Revised 8/8/08(D), 06/24/13 Policy Name Cell Phones and Two -Way Radios 1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to govern the use of cell phones and two-way radios. 2. POLICY: a. It is the policy of the Library to provide employees with the most cost-effective communication tools necessary to enable the employee to perform his/her job duties. b. The Library reserves the right to assign or reassign communication equipment. c. The Library will reimburse employees required to be continuously on call for a portion of their cell phone expense on a one-time annual basis with an amount to be determined. d. New/Used Equipment i. Requests for communication equipment must be submitted to the Director of Facilities with the information below: 1. Name of employee requesting equipment 2. Name of department using equipment 3. Justification for use 4. Requestor's signature 5. Manager's signature/approval ii. The Director, of Facilities is authorized to approve or deny requests, and/or recommend other communications solutions with oversight from the Executive Director. iii. Communication equipment that is no longer needed must be returned to the Director of Facilities with all related accessories and user manuals. e. Miscellaneous i. Employees are reminded that conversations over cell phones and two-way radios are not confidential and can be monitored by outside parties. 25 Code PA -58 Date Approved Date Revised Policy Name Hiring 1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to establish hiring policy. 2. POLICY: A. The Executive Director, in consultation with any applicable hiring manager, will determine how to post an open position. It may be posted internally, externally or both. B. If posted internally, only current staff members are eligible to apply. C. If an internal positing identifies no qualified and suitable candidates, the executive director may authorize the position be posted to volunteers of the library and/or advertised externally. D. In all instances, the Executive Director may decide to post an opening externally. 26 /7c. 4A NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TIMES NEWS BARNYARD BUDDIES STAFF PHOTOS DAVID GOTTSCHALK Owen Nielsen,12, (above), of Fayetteville, reaches in to pet a kid held by Eli Elderton, 9, Tuesday morning at the Fayetteville Public Library. The library hosted Barnyard Buddies Petting Zoo of Springdale, featuring 18 animals that included the miniature horses, goats, cattle and a water buffalo. A Holstein cow, (left), sits in the middle of the pen Tuesday at the library. City Considers Building Donation By Steve Caraway SCARAWAY@NWAONUNE.COM • @NWASTNA SPRINGDALE — A down- town property that has faced demolition may soon belong to the city. _...__.. _a ATA GLANCE COUNCIL ACTION Springdale City Council met Tuesday and approved: e A grant application from the Care Foundation to help pay for the Lake Springdale trailhead on the Razorback Greenway B An anroomon+ with Tnn4i-n,,,,, A. OBITUARIE! Cecil CogbL FAYETTEVILLE- O. Cogburn, 9 Tuesday, June the Willard g Walker Hospice Home. He was born in Cadd on May 22, 1919, Cogburn and Or Cogburn and wa surviving child. Dr. Cogburn w sor of mecha: nuclear engine University of Ark 1947 until 1989. service in the Ur Air Force during II, he attended t. sity of Arkansas received both 1 lor's and master in mechanical er while continuing U.S. Air Force R the recipient of Science Foundati ship, he received ate degree in engineering from 1 sity of London in: He was married his life, Kathryn ham Cogburn, fo until her death in only child, Thon son Cogburn, die He had many inter — he loved travel small planes, cars ing. A recently comp neering addition Hall on the Arka: campus in Russe: been named in ho Cogburn in reco his continued su nuclear engineeri tion and his finar In many ways, Dr. is known as the FORTH ST Arkansas Democrat M. Making a new friend NWA Media/DAVID GOTTSCHALK Laura Simpson, 12, reaches over with her sister Kennedy Stearman, 2, both of Farmington, to pet a miniature horse Tuesday morning at Fayetteville Public Library. The library hosted Barnyard Buddies Petting Zoo of Springdale, which featured 18 animals including miniature horses, goats, cattle and a water buffalo. s ir Air FOI tiagen result( ments on ch cy to pheta: cell pi- drug's tdrug's ern Ai h( I. io annou) "Th organi. tered distrit amine Smith Pitching their product 1411Y2 JUNE 6 JULY 11 (please note 2nd Thursday due to holiday) IAUWUGT 1 Children are invited to hear the featured reader in the comfort of Panera's Cozy Corner All children take home a :fresh Panera Bread cookie and;the adults Who bring_' _them Will `be;treated;tc a free loaf of bread:`.: The Readin how is a Fayetteville. Public Li nteer outreach program that bri nted story time _ g, experience to Fayettevi e preschool and: Y pre -kindergarteners;.:;;.; `:,, Acknowledgments: I would like to think my dad for buying me a board, glow sticks, and construction paper. He bought the supplies I needed at Hobby Lobby. I would also like to think Mrs. Brandt for letting me stay after school to work on science fair. Also the Fayetteville Public Library for letting me use there computer and printer, they let me print off the computer for free. Biography: 1) http://chemistry.about.com/od/howthingsw orkfaqs/a/nowlightsticks.htm 2) http://www.preminerglow.com/how-do- glow-sticks-work.com 3) http://mentafloss.com/articale/3108/how- do-glow-sticks-work 4) http://www.glowstickfactory.com/pages/ho w-glow-sticks-work%3F.html 30