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Peotone Library Director’s Salary Set at $75,000 After Annual Evaluation

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Article Summary:

The Peotone Public Library District Board of Trustees has set Library Director Sarah Ehlers’ salary at $75,000 for the upcoming year. The decision was made in a special meeting following the director’s annual performance evaluation.

Library Director Evaluation Key Points:

  • The board conducted its annual evaluation of Library Director Sarah Ehlers during a closed session.

  • Following the evaluation, the board approved a salary of $75,000 for the director.

  • Trustees also established several new goals for the director for the coming year.

The Peotone Public Library District Board of Trustees has approved a salary of $75,000 for Library Director Sarah Ehlers following her annual performance review.

The full board convened for a special meeting on Tuesday, July 22, with the sole purpose of conducting the director’s evaluation. Trustees entered a closed session at 2:36 p.m. to discuss Ehlers’ performance over the past year.

After reconvening in an open session at 3:33 p.m., the board took official action. According to the meeting minutes, discussion ensued about several goals for the director for the coming year, and her salary was formally set at $75,000.

The meeting was attended by all board members: President Margaret Horne, Vice-President Jean Oliver, Treasurer Susan Chisausky, Secretary Bonnie Patek, and Trustees Mary Jane Carlson, S. Dascenzo, and Sandra Gall. The board adjourned at 3:49 p.m. following the public vote.

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