[SWANboard] Board Self-Evaluation Feedback

Dear Fellow Board Members, Since we only had 5 members present at this morning's meeting, I just wanted to say in an email what I said in person about the Board self-evaluation: We had one question that was poorly written: "I participate fully in discussions and feel free to express my opinions." It was poorly written because it was asking about two things, not one. Also, on that question, we had one respondent answer "neutral." I know that's not disagreement, but I would like our board to be one where everyone feels free to express their opinions. I don't know who gave what answers, so I just wanted to say that if anyone does not feel free to express their opinions at meetings, please reach out to me privately to discuss it, so I could learn how to better make space for everyone. If for some reason you don't feel comfortable reaching out to me privately, then possibly you could reach out to one of our other officers and ask them to convey any suggestions for improvement you may have. Thanks, and have a great weekend everyone! Jennifer Cottrill, Library Director Pronouns: She/Her/Hers (What's this?)<https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/professional-resources/talking-a… Midlothian Public Library 14701 S. Kenton Avenue Midlothian, IL 60445 (708) 535-2027 jcottrill(a)midlothianlibrary.org www.midlothianlibrary.org<http://www.midlothianlibrary.org/> [cid:cc1e898b-a0a3-4149-8641-2c4c5e3f8532]