I understand the Board's roles and responsibilities and those of the Executive Director - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board has a method in place for the recruitment and recommendation of trustees for Board vacancies - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board has a method in place for new Board member orientation and ongoing Board member training. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board stays abreast of the financial status of the library and its funding sources. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board sets the direction for the library through planning. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board has adopted a Mission Statement and Strategic Plan for the library and uses it to drive annual planning choices. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board reviews and adopts the budget - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board adopts the budget after the annual planning is complete - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board ensures that the budget covers goals and objectives set during the planning process. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board evaluates the library Director annually based on the success of set goals and/or expectations. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure I would not hesitate to communicate problems to the Director in a timely manner - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board requires regular written updates from the Director on progress toward the Annual Plan and goals. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure I am familiar with state and federal laws governing libraries. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board has established Bylaws to oversee its governance. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board has established clear policies to govern and guide library operations. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board continually reviews and updates the library's policies. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board pays more attention to the ends than the means -- to what will be accomplished versus how it will be done. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board safeguards the public's First Amendment/Intellectual Freedom rights by protecting freedom of access, while also being open to the public's comments. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board is aware of patron privacy protections under State law and ensures through its policies that patron information is kept confidential. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board is representative of the community it serves. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board is politically active, advocating for libraries in the public policy arena. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board effectively represents the Library to the community. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board President and the library Director set a clear agenda and circulates it to trustees prior to each meeting and the rules of Robert’s Rules of Order parliamentary guide are followed. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board annually assesses its own performance. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board receives information needed to make informed decisions in a timely manner. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board allows time at each meeting for discussion of emerging issues and trends. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board encourages open discussion and expression of dissenting opinions during Board meetings. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board speaks with one voice after a vote is taken - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board recognizes and thanks staff and volunteers for their accomplishments. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board projects a positive internal image. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board projects a positive external image. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board is effective in using its committee structure to accomplish its work. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure The Board has established clear, written guidelines for committees. - Select -1-Significantly below (never)2-Below3-Meets4-Above5-Exceeds (always)0-Unsure Leave this field blank