She would like to see the Staff Council show support for the proposal. EK will send a note to President McCardell and Alison Byerly. EK mentioned the Bicentennial Literacy program, Page 1. PB wondered if they were going to collect books. EK said that they would.
Book plates are to be inserted into invitations to the party.
EK mentioned that she has been attending several meetings of the Bicentennial Literacy Project. This will begin with new-hires. Current employees will have the opportunity to set aside accumulated sick days into a sick-leave bank. EK raised the issue of overtime rates being paid to individuals working unscheduled hours, for example in an emergency.