Meeting Time: March 18, 2019 at 6:00pm PDT
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Agenda Item

19-0486 Discussion by Measure G Parcel Tax Independent Citizens Oversight Committee on Libraries: update on the adopted amendment, which schools will get funding after applying the formula. How much will they receive?

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    Kathryn Wilson over 5 years ago

    Our students depend on libraries to choose pleasure reading. Their motivation to read what is popular often exceeds their “level,” yet they work through challenges and are able to have rich book conversations.
    Our tech teaches students aspects of library science during bi-monthly class visits. She is focused on earning her masters degree, making less than $20 an hour means she will be forced to look for work as a “real” librarian. Pay our librarians a living wage.