The Thomas Ford Board of Trustees meetings, usually held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, are open to the public. Check our Calendar of Events for the next meeting.
The Board of Trustees is composed of seven members who are elected to four-year terms. These trustees are elected representatives of the community of Western Springs. To serve, candidates must live in the village and be of voting age.
Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include:
- selecting and hiring a qualified Library Director
- ensuring that the Library has funds and a budget
- developing (with the Library Director) written policies, long and short range plans, and wage classifications
- knowing local, state, and federal laws that pertain to libraries
- attending monthly board meetings and other events
To inquire about becoming a member of the Board of Trustees, contact Anne Kozak at 708-246-0520 or by email at kozak@fordlibrary.org.
Current Members of the Board
- Jim Landman, President, jameslandman@fordlibrary.org
- John Ericson, Treasurer, johnericson@fordlibrary.org
- Nancy Harris, Secretary, nancyharris@fordlibrary.org
- Brigitta Denning, brigittadenning@fordlibrary.org
- Gloria French, gloriafrench@fordlibrary.org
- Robert Milano, robertmilano@fordlibrary.org
- Lorraine Mitchell, lorrainemitchell@fordlibrary.org
2012-2013 Board Calendar
- March – will meet April 3 Agenda
- April 24 2012 Agenda
- May 22 2012 Agenda
- June 26 2012 Agenda
- July 24 2012 Agenda
- August 21 2012 Agenda
- September 23 2012 Agenda
- November 27 2012 Agenda
- January 22 2013 Agenda
- February 26 2013 Agenda
- March 2013 (will meet April 2) Agenda
- April 23 2013 Agenda
- May 28 2013
- June 25 2013
- July 23 2013
- August 27 2013
- September 24 2013
- October 22 2013
- November 26 2013 *
[*Note date combining November and December meetings]
