June 2023 Emails Part 2

From: Kristin Derrin [kristinderrin@gmail.
com] on behalf of Kristin Derrin

<kristinderrin@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 11:06 PM
To: Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Drag Queen Story books
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments
unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Hi Library Board,
I understand it is pride month, and I agree we should have more kindness and inclusion in our world, however I do
not agree with Drag Queen Story Book time. This is confusing and inappropriate for young children (like my own),
and perhaps should be offered at a private party not a publicly funded Library. Please consider canceling this or
relocating to a different establishment.
Thank You,
Kristin
From: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Scott, Jeff
<jscott@washoecounty.gov>
To: paco lachoy [pacolachoy@yahoo.com]
Subject: Re: The latest issue of therenogaypage complete with Story Time story
Yay thank you!!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
From: paco lachoy <pacolachoy@yahoo.com>

Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 9:23:48 PM
To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: The latest issue of therenogaypage complete with Story Time story
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
https://therenogaypage.wordpress.com/2023/06/21/therenogaypage-for-june-21-2023/
Hope you like the story.
Paco Lachoy
From: Rhonda Buschhueter [bunnycrazy2@yahoo.com] on behalf of Rhonda Buschhueter
<bunnycrazy2@yahoo.com>
Subject: Drag Queen Story Time
Drag Queen Story Time is not appropriate in our Incline Village library. Young children do not
need to be exposed to this deviant behavior and lifestyle.
I am disgusted and shocked that our library would consider this to be appropriate.
Rhonda Templeton Buschhueter
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

From: Linda Robins [lindarobinstahoe@gmail.com] on behalf of Linda Robins
<lindarobinstahoe@gmail.com>
Subject: Drag queen story hour
I am NOT in favor of any drag queen story hour in any library. I have no idea who is promoting
this, but our children will in no way benefit from this. Please keep our schools and libraries free
of this.
Linda robins
From: Becky Andrews [becky.a.andrews@gmail.com] on behalf of Becky Andrews
<becky.a.andrews@gmail.com>
To: Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Drag Queen Story Time
Mr. Scott and Library Board,
I would like to express how deeply saddened and appalled I am that Drag Queen
Storytime is happening at our public library. I also downloaded the presentation slides
and can't believe what our young children are subjected to.
Our tax dollars are going toward this very damaging and clear indoctrination of our
children. It is disguised as beneficial but it clearly is brainwashing of innocent young
children and all of us are paying for this!
Shame on all of us. I will be at the IV library tomorrow June 21st to express that we do
not want Drag Queen Story Time at our publicly paid-for libraries.
Thank you,
Becky Andrews
______________________________
Becky Andrews
becky.a.andrews@gmail.com
To: Jessica Umana [jessica.umana20@gmail.com]
Subject: Re: NO drag queen story hour at our library
Ms Umana,
We have library board meetings you can attend. Your initial email went directly to the library
board so they have your communications and concern.
Our next meeting is tomorrow at the Incline Village library at 4pm.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Jessica Umana <jessica.umana20@gmail.com>

Thank you Jeff for your thoughtful response.
What are the steps we can take as a community to get an audience to listen to a view point that
there should be no programs aloud to be run out of this public space that could cause harm to
families or children? It doesn’t matter to me if the program leader is a firefighter, pastor, forestry
person, gay man, or drag queen…. If there is a concern that a program could cause harm or is not
appropriate for children, this should be heard and considered by whoever is allowing a program
to run.
I just know there are people in this community that want to be heard on this issue and if emails
are not being considered, what’s the next step?
Thank you for your time and communication. I do have respect for you and many different view
points - so I appreciate you hearing me out.
On Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 6:23 PM Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Ms Umana,
As stated in the presentation, the idea and presentation did not come from me. It came from the
community and it came from staff.
Furthermore, we put on thousands of programs and Storytime a year, of which, less than 1
percent is focused on the LGBTQ community. We have a lot of different perspectives. We have
had fire fighters, local newscasters, forestry, and even the county manager provide Storytimes.
If the variety of programs is not enough you can also reserve our meeting rooms and provide a
program on the theme of your choosing.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

My question is will you consider feedback from a different view point? There are many literacy
related benefits that this presentation brings to light but can you consider that there is harm that
these events could cause to kids and families in our community?
Would you consider providing these same literacy benefits through a different kind of event that
doesn’t have so much opposition?
By reading the statement on the linked page and looking at the presentation, it seems that
discussion needs to be open and considerations made to what this community wants and not just
what the library director wants.

Thank you for your feedback. We have provided a detailed presentation about this program.
This link has information about the program, a link to that presentation, and a video of that presentation.
Please take a moment to review and if you have questions I would be happy to respond.
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/directorstatement-dragqueenstorytime.php
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

To: Library Board <LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: NO drag queen story hour at our library
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or
open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
To the staff and board at Incline Village Library and Washoe County Libraries,
As a member of this community and someone who takes kids to get books at this library… I
am sending this email to let you know that as a parent and community member, I do not want
to see our library promoting or facilitating drag queen story hour at any time. This kind of act
should not be promoted toward children, it is not appropriate for kids.
I hope that you will take consideration to the many emails you have been and will be receiving
regarding this matter. It is important to protect the families and children in our town.
From: Jessica Umana [jessica.umana20@gmail.com] on behalf of Jessica Umana
<jessica.umana20@gmail.com>
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Thank you Jeff for your thoughtful response.
What are the steps we can take as a community to get an audience to listen to a view point that
there should be no programs aloud to be run out of this public space that could cause harm to
families or children? It doesn’t matter to me if the program leader is a firefighter, pastor, forestry
person, gay man, or drag queen…. If there is a concern that a program could cause harm or is not
appropriate for children, this should be heard and considered by whoever is allowing a program
to run.
I just know there are people in this community that want to be heard on this issue and if emails
are not being considered, what’s the next step?
Thank you for your time and communication. I do have respect for you and many different view
points - so I appreciate you hearing me out.

Ms Umana,
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

As a member of this community and someone who takes kids to get books at this library… I
am sending this email to let you know that as a parent and community member, I do not want
to see our library promoting or facilitating drag queen story hour at any time. This kind of act
should not be promoted toward children, it is not appropriate for kids.
To: Jessica Umana [jessica.umana20@gmail.com]
Ms Umana,
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott


Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

As a member of this community and someone who takes kids to get books at this library… I am
sending this email to let you know that as a parent and community member, I do not want to see
our library promoting or facilitating drag queen story hour at any time. This kind of act should
not be promoted toward children, it is not appropriate for kids.

Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

To: Jessica Umana [jessica.umana20@gmail.com]; Library Board
[LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

To: Jessica Umana [jessica.umana20@gmail.com]; Library Board
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

From: rubycole7@aol.com
Subject: Drag queen Story time
I am definitely against having a
Drag Queen Story Hour in our publicly paid-for libraries.
Ruby Cole
INCLINE RESIDENT/ GRANDPARENT
Sent from AOL on Android
To: Terri Phelps [terrilelynn@me.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Drag queen at library
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Terri Phelps <terrilelynn@me.com>

Subject: Drag queen at library
Dear Jeff Scott,

I respectfully request that the scheduled drag queen reading at the library be canceled. Our community
does not want want this activity. Many are against and upset about this being scheduled. Please cancel the
event.
Terri Phelps
Sent from my iPhone

To: Terri Phelps [terrilelynn@me.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Drag queen at library
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Terri Phelps <terrilelynn@me.com>

Subject: Drag queen at library
Dear Jeff Scott,

I respectfully request that the scheduled drag queen reading at the library be canceled. Our community
does not want want this activity. Many are against and upset about this being scheduled. Please cancel the
event.
Terri Phelps
Sent from my iPhone

From: National Alliance to End Homelessness [info@naeh.org] on behalf of National Alliance
to End Homelessness <info@naeh.org>
Subject: This Week: New Data Snapshot, Survey Request, and More
Best Practices A practical newsletter for people ending homelessness.
New Data Snapshot Shows Unsheltered Gender

Disparities
A new Alliance data snapshot illustrates how

transgender, gender non-conforming, and
gender questioning individuals experience
unsheltered homelessness at significantly
higher rates.
View the Snapshot
USCF Releases New Comprehensive Report on

Homelessness
USCF Releases New Comprehensive Report on
Homelessness
The UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative, led by Alliance
Research Council member Dr. Margot Kushel, has released the largest
representative study of homelessness since the 1990s.
Focusing on California and informed by people with lived experience, the

California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness
provides insight into causes and consequences of homelessness.
Learn More About the Study
Input Requested: Workforce Survey

The Alliance's Homelessness Research Institute is launching a survey this
summer to help inform understanding of the challenges faced by the homeless
services workforce. Participation from all types of workers within the sector is
encouraged, including frontline workers, program leaders, and CoC staff.
Before moving forward, the Alliance is asking for volunteers from the field to
test out the questions and offer feedback. If you're interested, please email
hri@naeh.org by June 30 with the following:
• Name
• State
• Homeless services employer/organization
• Job title
• 1-2 sentences explaining your interest in participating (optional)
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From: BRUCE FOSTER [grtdad53@sbcglobal.net] on behalf of BRUCE FOSTER
<grtdad53@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 10:11 AM
To: Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Herman, Jeanne [JHerman@washoecounty.gov]; Clark, Michael
[MEClark@washoecounty.gov]; Hill, Alexis [AHill@washoecounty.gov]; Garcia, Mariluz C.
[MCGarcia@washoecounty.gov]; Clara Andriola [CAndriola@washoecounty.gov]; Brown, Eric
P. [EPriceBrown@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: How ‘Child-Friendly’ Drag Events Can Expose Children to Sex Offenders
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Here is another article that puts a shining light on the lurid

results of
exposing children to Drag Queens. With the push of the
Sex-Ed programs
for younger children along with the trans-agenda my
question is: At what age of consent for a child should be to
have sex with an adult?
IN-DEPTH: How ‘Child-Friendly’ Drag Events Can

Expose Children to Sex Offenders (theepochtimes.com)
IN-DEPTH: How 'Child-Friendly' Drag Events Can
Expose Children to Sex Of...
Drag events targeting children can be a hunting ground for sexual
predators, according to a therapist with a lon...
Respectfully,
Bruce/ Sandra Foster

Sparks
To: Margaret E Spatz [peggy.spatz@icloud.com]; Library Board
Subject: Re: Drag Story Hour
This link has information about the program, a link to that presentation, and a video of that
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Margaret E Spatz <peggy.spatz@icloud.com>

Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 8:45:00 AM
Subject: Drag Story Hour
Greetings,
I am sending this email to let you know that I believe Drag Story Hour is extremely inappropriate for
children. I do not think it is appropriate that my tax dollars are used for this activity. Those parents who
feel their children benefit by this activity can organize and pay for it and not use the public library.
Sincerely,
Margaret E. Spatz
Sent from my iPhone

To: Margaret E Spatz [peggy.spatz@icloud.com]; Library Board
Subject: Re: Drag Story Hour
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Margaret E Spatz <peggy.spatz@icloud.com>

Greetings,
I am sending this email to let you know that I believe Drag Story Hour is extremely inappropriate for
children. I do not think it is appropriate that my tax dollars are used for this activity. Those parents who
feel their children benefit by this activity can organize and pay for it and not use the public library.
Sincerely,
Margaret E. Spatz
Sent from my iPhone

From: Margaret E Spatz [peggy.spatz@icloud.com] on behalf of Margaret E Spatz
<peggy.spatz@icloud.com>
Greetings,
I am sending this email to let you know that I believe Drag Story Hour is extremely inappropriate for children. I do
not think it is appropriate that my tax dollars are used for this activity. Those parents who feel their children benefit
by this activity can organize and pay for it and not use the public library.
Sincerely,
Margaret E. Spatz
Sent from my iPhone

From: Jocelyn Lantrip [jlantrip@fbnn.org] on behalf of Jocelyn Lantrip <jlantrip@fbnn.org>
To: Jocelyn Lantrip [jlantrip@fbnn.org]
Subject: FW: Kids Cafe schedule announced with Saturday dates!
Reminding you of our Summer Meals Kick-Off event today! Come see the program in
action.
Thank you!
Jocleyn
Please join us for our Kids Cafe Summer Meals Kick-Off on Tuesday, June 20!
Please let me know if you can make it.
Tuesday, June 20, 11:00 a.m. : Join us for a fun kick-off celebrating the first day of the
program at Ardmore Park (1200 12th Street in Sparks). We are announcing the program to
the community and have invited the media. We are highlighting the new Saturday service
for the program. You can see the program in action and for the first day at this location we
will have some extra activities for the kids.
MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 6, 2023
Contact: Jocelyn Lantrip, (775) 785-1427 Office, (775) 343-5255- Cell, jlantrip@fbnn.org,
www.fbnn.org
FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA ANNOUNCES

SUMMER KIDS CAFE SCHEDULE WITH NEW SATURDAY DATES
Reno, NV, June 6, 2023—The Food Bank of Northern Nevada announces the 2023 Kids
Cafe summer meals schedule to begin at most sites on June 20, 2023 with five sites staring
on June 15. Kids Cafe is a program offering free meals to children and youth when school is
out of session. There is no paperwork or forms to qualify and meals are open to all children
ages 2 – 18. Kids Cafe summer meals are offered daily with most sites offering
Saturday service, which is new to the program this year. Free meals are available at
more than 40 locations in the Reno/Sparks area and meals must be eaten on site. The entire
schedule can be viewed at fbnn.org. Also available is the locator map at fbnn.org that allows
families to search for the sites that are most convenient for them.
Meals are served to children at parks, recreation centers, libraries, schools, housing
complexes and more. The program would not be possible without the many partners who
help to make this happen. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada works with a number of
community partners to make this program the best it can be. The Food Bank recognizes the
efforts of Washoe County School District Nutrition Services, City of Reno, City of Sparks,
Nevada, Department of Agriculture, the Washoe County Library System, the Sun Valley
General Improvement District, and the Children’s Cabinet. The Food Bank of Northern
Nevada is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Jocelyn Lantrip
(she/her/hers) << learn more
Director of Marketing & Communications

Food Bank of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Drive
Sparks, NV 89437
phone (775) 785-1427
cell (775) 343-5255
From: Gary Norman [gjnorman45@gmail.com] on behalf of Gary Norman
<gjnorman45@gmail.com>
Subject: Fwd: Against Drag Story Hour
---------- Forwarded message ---------

From: Gary Norman <gjnorman45@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 8:21 AM
Subject: Against Drag Story Hour
To: <libraryboard@washoecounty.gov>
Please consider this a strong objection to you and others promoting Drag Story Hour. You have
no right to subject children to this kind of event. In other words, you and the others are fired.
Gary J. Norman Sr.

To: Gary Norman [gjnorman45@gmail.com]; Library Board
Subject: Re: Against Drag Story Hour
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Gary Norman <gjnorman45@gmail.com>

Subject: Against Drag Story Hour
Please consider this a strong objection to you and others promoting Drag Story Hour.You have
no right to subject children to this kind of event. In other words, you and the others are fired.
Gary J. Norman Sr.

From: Jackie Moore [jmmoore4778@gmail.com] on behalf of Jackie Moore
<jmmoore4778@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Drag Queen Readings at our Libraries
So you believe this is good and you don’t reLly want the public’s opinion- you want to convince
me this is necessary for children’s development and I strongly disagree. Poor use of my tax
dollars for the public library. Sorry you don’t want to hear any other side to this social dilemna.
On Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 7:45 AM Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:

presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Jackie Moore <jmmoore4778@gmail.com>

Subject: Drag Queen Readings at our Libraries
I am completely Opposed to having Drag Queens read to our children in our public libraries.
Please stop the agenda of sexualizing our children. There is no need to have men dress as
women to capture the attention of children while reading a book. Please don’t tell me it is for
inclusion- children aren’t worried about inclusion- that is something adults bring to their lives.
Let us get back to letting children be children and stop forcing our adult insecurities upon
them.our public libraries are Not supposed to be a political arena. A concerned citizen and
Grandmother- Jackie Moore--
Jackie Moore
--
Jackie Moore
To: Jackie Moore [jmmoore4778@gmail.com]; Library Board
Subject: Re: Drag Queen Readings at our Libraries
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Jackie Moore <jmmoore4778@gmail.com>

Subject: Drag Queen Readings at our Libraries
I am completely Opposed to having Drag Queens read to our children in our public libraries.
Please stop the agenda of sexualizing our children. There is no need to have men dress as women
to capture the attention of children while reading a book. Please don’t tell me it is for inclusion-
children aren’t worried about inclusion- that is something adults bring to their lives. Let us get
back to letting children be children and stop forcing our adult insecurities upon them.our public
libraries are Not supposed to be a political arena. A concerned citizen and Grandmother- Jackie
Moore--
Jackie Moore
To: John Congistre [johnboy30250@yahoo.com]; Library Board
Subject: Re: NO DRAG QUEENS
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: John Congistre <johnboy30250@yahoo.com>

Subject: NO DRAG QUEENS
I oppose and mention of drag queens, also drag queen shown. This not good
for our young and time should be used to education them with the
fundamentals.
When they are older they will have plenty of time to learn about drag queens
, etc.
HAPPY Fidelity month!!!
John Congistre
Have a
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
DAY!!!!
To: John Congistre [johnboy30250@yahoo.com]; Library Board
Subject: Re: NO DRAG QUEENS
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: John Congistre <johnboy30250@yahoo.com>

fundamentals.
, etc.
John Congistre
Have a
DAY!!!!
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From: John Congistre [johnboy30250@yahoo.com] on behalf of John Congistre
<johnboy30250@yahoo.com>
fundamentals.
, etc.
John Congistre
Have a
DAY!!!!
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 6:45 PM
Subject: Fw: Recommended Book: "Stolen Youth" / DQSH / Grooming
"Drag Queens are the Marines of the queer movement."

The Left is waging an all-out battle on the American family, particularly the youngest members. If
they can make our children miserable, lead them to question every building block of society, and
rebuild their entire concept of reality, then the Left and their woke indoctrinators will consider that a
victory.
https://podcast.app/the-theft-of-childhood-with-
karol-markowicz-and-jobob-
e330290469/?utm_source=and&utm_medium=share
The left controls universities, sports leagues, bureaucracies, churches, and more, and
right now, all of that power is concentrated on one purpose: Corrupting America's
children and getting them assimilated into a woke agenda. How do so many teachers
sneak racism, gender ideology, and even porn into schools, right under parents'
notices? Charlie talks it over with Karol Markowicz, co-author of the new book Stolen
Youth.
Reposted by;
B. Foster
Sparks
Subject: Fw: Drag Queen/ Skool Violence/ Trans Movement
Could this happen here in Washoe County?
Melissa Tate (@TheRightMelissa) tweeted at 7:12 AM on

Tue, Mar 28, 2023:
In an epic rant, Alex Jones was warning the world about

the Drag Queen agenda for your children back in 2017
“If you will put up with this you will put up with anything”
https://t.co/UAh9Ch7GNU
(
https://twitter.com/TheRightMelissa/status/164071849787
2502785?t=6pUB5xe3owPpcB2cVd_dHg&s=03)
Reposted by B. Foster
Sparks
Sean Feucht
@seanfeucht
- (Let us Worship)
The Colorado Springs shooter identified as non binary. The Denver shooter
identified as trans. The Aberdeen shooter identified as trans. The Nashville shooter
identified as trans. One thing is VERY clear: the modern trans movement is
radicalizing activists into terrorists.
Evil!
#TransDayOf Vengeance — Trans Radical Activist Network
#TransDayOf Vengeance — Trans Radical Activist
Network
Subject: Fw: DQSH @ Washoe County Libraries-"June Pride Month?"
Is this healthy for our innocent children?
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/local/2023/05/16/drag-
queen-story-hour-washoe-county-libraries-
2023/70220212007/
https://ourcenterreno.org/
Please note:
Dr. Lisa Littman did a survey in 2018 of 256 parents whose CHILDREN
presented with rapid onset gender dysphoria. 82.8% of the subjects were girls.
The findings are mind-blowing. The average age when they announced they
were transgender was 15.2 years of age. 41% of the children had expressed
non-heterosexual orientation before identifying with transgenderism. 62.5% of
the children had a diagnosis of at least one mental health disorder or
neurodevelopmental disorder (such as autism) before the onset of gender
dysphoria. Telling. 36.8% of the children had friend groups in which the majority
had identified as transgender. This one is important. Nearly 40% of these people
had A MAJORITY OF THEIR FRIENDS as transgender. So, yes, you can be
groomed into it. 47.2% of the children had a decline in mental health AFTER
expressing gender dysphoria. They always tell you that changing genders will
make you happier, but that finding contradicts that. 57.3% had a decline in
parent–child relationship after expressing gender dysphoria. This one makes
sense. The children isolate from their parents because they get closer to their
groomers at school, groomer groups online, etc. 25% stopped spending time
with non-transgender friends. That is extremely concerning. Makes me think of
radicalization. 49.4% tried to isolate themselves from their families. So nearly
50% of these transgender children don't even want to be associated with their
families anymore. 46.6% were reported by parents to only trust information from
transgender sources. This one is absolutely terrifying. It sounds like a complete
cult. 86.7% of the young people after expressing GD showed an increase in
social media/ internet use OR belonged to a friendship group in which 1 or
multiple friends had identified as transgender within the same time frame. Or
both. So, it just reinforces the phenomenon that this is not naturally occurring.
The sudden increase in childhood transgenderism is something that is a social
factor. They are isolating themselves and cutting themselves off from the
outside world other than their bubble of other transgender friends. This isn't
shocking because we know that children are young and impressionable. That's
why they're throwing these pronouns down people's throats at schools. But,
Littman's study gets even more interesting. "60.0% of the friend groups were
known to mock people who were not transgender. There was also strong evidence
that if a child then decided they were not transgender after all, they experienced
serious problems subsequently with being branded as a fake or a traitor. This
necessitated moving to different schools in some cases." So, not only do they go
into these social groups to feel accepted, but they are mocked if they leave. So
imagine, you get sucked into the transgender thing for a few weeks or months
because your friends are all doing it, but then you decide it's not for you. You get
mocked, bullied and even have to switch schools. It's THAT MUCH of a cult. And
if you want to REALLY dig deep into this stuff, a study conducted prior to this by
Dr. Melanie Bechard shows the following statistics about transgender youth: 80%
had had some form of prior outpatient assessment for psychosocial or
psychological problems. 22% had been inpatients for such problems. 54% had
been on psychopharmacologic medication. 34% had dropped out of school. 62%
had had suicidal ideation. 36% had self-harmed. 20% had a history of physical
abuse. 10% had a history of sexual abuse. WE ARE DESTROYING OUR YOUTH
SO THAT THE VIRTUE SIGNALERS OF THE WORLD CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT
THEMSELVES! SHARE THESE FACTS WITH EVERYONE! When Joe Biden says
that we need to protect transgender youth, he means that he wants MORE of this.
Protecting transgender youth would mean getting these kids the mental help they
need, not perpetrating more of this suffering!
*Drag Queens are the Marines for the Trans-movement. -Oli London
Therefore, my wife and I are asking for Jeff Scott to resign.
Respectfully,
Sparks
Subject: Fw: Corrie Ten Boom/ The Watchmaker's Daughter
This story illustrates exactly what is being done to children at Drag Queen shows.
How does anybody in their right mind encourage such degeneracy. Bad enough
for adults who are free to choose but children do not have a choice.
B. Foster
Sparks
An excerpt from the book:

“Sex,” I was pretty sure, meant whether you were a boy or
girl, and “sin” made Tante Jans very angry, but what the
two together meant I could not imagine. And so, seated
next to Father in the train compartment, I suddenly asked,
“Father, what is sex-sin?”
He turned to look at me, as he always did when answering a question, but to my
surprise he said nothing. At last he stood up, lifted his traveling case from the rack
over our heads, and set it on the floor. “Will you carry it off the train, Corrie?” he
said. I stood up and tugged at it. It was crammed with the watches and spare parts
he had purchased that morning. “It’s too heavy,” I said. “Yes,” he said. “And it would
be a pretty poor father who would ask his little girl to carry such a load. It’s the
same way, Corrie, with knowledge. Some knowledge is too heavy for children. When
you are older and stronger you can bear it. For now you must trust me to carry it for
you.” - from The Hiding Place: The Story of Corrie Ten Boom We are asking our
children to carry loads that are way too heavy for them. They should not be forced,
as children, to see and feel the world through the lens of adults. Innocence is worth
protecting and worth fighting for. We need to do our part as teachers, parents and
caregivers to carry certain things for them until they are old enough to bear the
load.
Subject: Fw: Recommended Book: "Stolen Youth" / DQSH / Grooming
"Drag Queens are the Marines of the queer movement."

The Left is waging an all-out battle on the American family, particularly the youngest members. If
they can make our children miserable, lead them to question every building block of society, and
rebuild their entire concept of reality, then the Left and their woke indoctrinators will consider that a
victory.
https://podcast.app/the-theft-of-childhood-with-karol-
markowicz-and-jobob-
The left controls universities, sports leagues, bureaucracies, churches, and more, and
right now, all of that power is concentrated on one purpose: Corrupting America's
children and getting them assimilated into a woke agenda. How do so many teachers
sneak racism, gender ideology, and even porn into schools, right under parents'
notices? Charlie talks it over with Karol Markowicz, co-author of the new book Stolen
Youth.
Reposted by;
B. Foster
Sparks
Subject: Fw: Drag Queen/ Skool Violence/ Trans Movement
Could this happen here in Washoe County?
Melissa Tate (@TheRightMelissa) tweeted at 7:12 AM on

Tue, Mar 28, 2023:
In an epic rant, Alex Jones was warning the world about

the Drag Queen agenda for your children back in 2017
“If you will put up with this you will put up with anything”
https://t.co/UAh9Ch7GNU
(
https://twitter.com/TheRightMelissa/status/164071849787
2502785?t=6pUB5xe3owPpcB2cVd_dHg&s=03)
Reposted by B. Foster
Sparks
Sean Feucht
@seanfeucht
- (Let us Worship)
The Colorado Springs shooter identified as non binary. The Denver shooter
identified as trans. The Aberdeen shooter identified as trans. The Nashville shooter
identified as trans. One thing is VERY clear: the modern trans movement is
radicalizing activists into terrorists.
Evil!
#TransDayOf Vengeance — Trans Radical Activist Network
#TransDayOf Vengeance — Trans Radical Activist
Network
Subject: Fw: Drag Queen Story Hour

Please take heed.
Oli London
@OliLondonTV
#BoycottOlay Why is Dylan Mulvaney now the face of so many major

corporations all of a sudden? Let me explain: • Fortune 500 Companies have the CEI
Index- Corporate Equality Index- which pushes companies to go woke and push
trans models in order to improve their CEI score. • He has the top Hollywood
Agency, CAA which normally only works with A List Celebrities- so they have access
to working with all the biggest brands and relationships with top execs at every
major brand- so it’s easy for them to get brand partnerships for their talent. •
Largest LGBT Lobby Group- Human Rights Campaign- pushes companies to use
Trans models in ad campaigns via the CEI Index. - which receives millions of dollars
from George Soros Open Society Foundation • TikTok promotes Dylan’s videos
heavily on the FYP page and through the algorithm- meaning brands want to work
with him to get access to the TikTok market and his millions of followers/ views. •
While being Transgender has become the latest trend, gender clinics and
stakeholders who profit from transitioning young people want to normalize
transitioning, so they use people like Dylan as a pawn in their game and lobby
companies to be more ‘inclusive’. The more we see trans people everywhere the
more likely kids will want to become like them.
So therefore: "Drag Queens are the Marines of the Trans
Movement".
B. Foster
Sparks
Subject: Fw: DQSH @ Washoe County Libraries-"June Pride Month?"
Is this healthy for our innocent children?
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/local/2023/05/16/drag-
queen-story-hour-washoe-county-libraries-
2023/70220212007/
https://ourcenterreno.org/
Please note:
Dr. Lisa Littman did a survey in 2018 of 256 parents whose CHILDREN
presented with rapid onset gender dysphoria. 82.8% of the subjects were girls.
The findings are mind-blowing. The average age when they announced they
were transgender was 15.2 years of age. 41% of the children had expressed
non-heterosexual orientation before identifying with transgenderism. 62.5% of
the children had a diagnosis of at least one mental health disorder or
neurodevelopmental disorder (such as autism) before the onset of gender
dysphoria. Telling. 36.8% of the children had friend groups in which the majority
had identified as transgender. This one is important. Nearly 40% of these people
had A MAJORITY OF THEIR FRIENDS as transgender. So, yes, you can be
groomed into it. 47.2% of the children had a decline in mental health AFTER
expressing gender dysphoria. They always tell you that changing genders will
make you happier, but that finding contradicts that. 57.3% had a decline in
parent–child relationship after expressing gender dysphoria. This one makes
sense. The children isolate from their parents because they get closer to their
groomers at school, groomer groups online, etc. 25% stopped spending time
with non-transgender friends. That is extremely concerning. Makes me think of
radicalization. 49.4% tried to isolate themselves from their families. So nearly
50% of these transgender children don't even want to be associated with their
families anymore. 46.6% were reported by parents to only trust information from
transgender sources. This one is absolutely terrifying. It sounds like a complete
cult. 86.7% of the young people after expressing GD showed an increase in
social media/ internet use OR belonged to a friendship group in which 1 or
multiple friends had identified as transgender within the same time frame. Or
both. So, it just reinforces the phenomenon that this is not naturally occurring.
The sudden increase in childhood transgenderism is something that is a social
factor. They are isolating themselves and cutting themselves off from the
outside world other than their bubble of other transgender friends. This isn't
shocking because we know that children are young and impressionable. That's
why they're throwing these pronouns down people's throats at schools. But,
Littman's study gets even more interesting. "60.0% of the friend groups were
known to mock people who were not transgender. There was also strong evidence
that if a child then decided they were not transgender after all, they experienced
serious problems subsequently with being branded as a fake or a traitor. This
necessitated moving to different schools in some cases." So, not only do they go
into these social groups to feel accepted, but they are mocked if they leave. So
imagine, you get sucked into the transgender thing for a few weeks or months
because your friends are all doing it, but then you decide it's not for you. You get
mocked, bullied and even have to switch schools. It's THAT MUCH of a cult. And
if you want to REALLY dig deep into this stuff, a study conducted prior to this by
Dr. Melanie Bechard shows the following statistics about transgender youth: 80%
had had some form of prior outpatient assessment for psychosocial or
psychological problems. 22% had been inpatients for such problems. 54% had
been on psychopharmacologic medication. 34% had dropped out of school. 62%
had had suicidal ideation. 36% had self-harmed. 20% had a history of physical
abuse. 10% had a history of sexual abuse. WE ARE DESTROYING OUR YOUTH
SO THAT THE VIRTUE SIGNALERS OF THE WORLD CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT
THEMSELVES! SHARE THESE FACTS WITH EVERYONE! When Joe Biden says
that we need to protect transgender youth, he means that he wants MORE of this.
Protecting transgender youth would mean getting these kids the mental help they
need, not perpetrating more of this suffering!
*Drag Queens are the Marines for the Trans-movement. -Oli London
Therefore, my wife and I are asking for Jeff Scott to resign.
Respectfully,
Sparks
Subject: DQRH-The Mom Who Exposed The Sexual Revolutionary Cabal In 1977-Part 3
Please check out the lurid history of Sex Education/

Sexual Revolution.
How did we get here?

A deep dive! Seth Gruber, Podcast-Unaborted (The White
Rose Resistance)
PART THREE OF FOUR PART SERIES: The Mom Who Exposed The Sexual
Revolutionary Cabal In 1977
On this episode, Seth Gruber alongside Claire Chambers and Audrey Werner discuss
HOW the Humanist revolutionaries of the 50's, 60's, and 70's stripped Judeo-Christian
Values from American law. If Kinsey's new "science" was true, then the laws must
inevitably change to reflect this new "social science."
FINALE PART FOUR LIVE PREMIERE ON YOUTUBE JUNE 22ND! Don’t watch alone!
Join the live premiere at 6 PM PST at my YouTube channel to watch alongside fellow
freedom fighters. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGsYxeOwdgc0E6RFtBR5Og
https://podcast.app/part-three-the-mom-who-
exposed-the-sexual-revolutionary-cabal-in-
•
•
https://podcast.app/part-one-the-mom-
who-exposed-the-sexual-revolutionary-cabal-in-
•
•
https://podcast.app/part-two-the-mom-
who-exposed-the-sexual-revolutionary-cabal-in-
•
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Sparks
Subject: Fw: "Pride Month"
What occurred at the White House, "OUR HOUSE", will

fan the flames and
embolden the trans-movement and what we will continue
to observe happening in our skools as well as libraries.
What will the future hold for our youth, (as well as the
nuclear family), that are the most vulnerable (confused)?
"Pride leads to conflict" Proverbs 13:10
"Pride ends in humiliation" Proverbs 29:23
"The pride of your heart has deceived you" Obediah 1:3
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before

a fall" Proverbs 16:18
(20) Rose Montoya 👑🌹 on Twitter: "I had the

honor of attending @WhiteHouse Pride, the largest one in
history where the pride flag flew for the first time. This is
trans joy. We’re here at the white house unapologetically
trans, queer, and brown 💕 #foryourpride #pridemonth
#whitehouse #potus #flotus #dcpride…
https://t.co/vpvgYPzH0N" / Twitter
Respectfully,

Sparks
PS: Rose Montoya should get the "Brown Award".......

To: Valerie Page [jpsgirlly@gmail.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Drag Queen story Hour.
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Valerie Page <jpsgirlly@gmail.com>

Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 6:14:58 PM
Subject: Drag Queen story Hour.
As a mother of 4 children in Incline Village; within Washoe County school district. I am sending this
email to document my strong opposition to drag queen story hour. I find this wildly inappropriate, and am
shocked that drag queen story hour could ever be considered acceptable for children and even more
shocked that is already in practice.
To make my voice clear, I oppose drag queen story hour.
Please consider our children,

Valerie Page
Sent from my iPhone

To: Stacey Piro [sjo.piro@yahoo.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Drag Queen Story Hour
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Stacey Piro <sjo.piro@yahoo.com>

Subject: Drag Queen Story Hour
I understand that Mr. Scott is still not receiving emails. Not sure if he’s not receiving all emails to the
board or just the ones objecting to drag queen story hour, but we will keep trying. Perhaps the folks
speaking at library meetings and/or protesting at the DQSH events and/or speaking at county commission
meetings and/or churches condemning DQSH are all using the incorrect method of communication.
Regardless of the above, I have not heard, seen or read anything that proves DQSH is a beneficial activity
for youngsters. Drag Queen performances are for adults and performances should be held in adult venues,
without children. Why drag queens are lowering their standards and performing for children I don’t
understand. Encouraging diversity is a silly ‘reason’ to expose children to adult entertainment; and this
woman is offended at the ‘queens’ portrayal of what a woman is.
Absolutely nothing positive comes from exposing our children to this type of entertainment, therefore I
still oppose this program and I oppose the use of public libraries for this use.
Stacey Piro
Sjo.piro@yahoo.com
Sparks
Sent from my iPad

From: Stacey Piro [sjo.piro@yahoo.com] on behalf of Stacey Piro <sjo.piro@yahoo.com>
I understand that Mr. Scott is still not receiving emails. Not sure if he’s not receiving all emails to the board or just
the ones objecting to drag queen story hour, but we will keep trying. Perhaps the folks speaking at library meetings
and/or protesting at the DQSH events and/or speaking at county commission meetings and/or churches condemning
DQSH are all using the incorrect method of communication.
Regardless of the above, I have not heard, seen or read anything that proves DQSH is a beneficial activity for
youngsters. Drag Queen performances are for adults and performances should be held in adult venues, without
children. Why drag queens are lowering their standards and performing for children I don’t
understand. Encouraging diversity is a silly ‘reason’ to expose children to adult entertainment; and this woman is
offended at the ‘queens’ portrayal of what a woman is.
Absolutely nothing positive comes from exposing our children to this type of entertainment, therefore I still oppose
this program and I oppose the use of public libraries for this use.
Stacey Piro
Sjo.piro@yahoo.com
Sparks
Sent from my iPad

From: Valerie Fiannaca [vfiannaca@att.net] on behalf of Valerie Fiannaca <vfiannaca@att.net>
Board Members and Mr. Scott:
I am once again trying in earnest to address the issue which you have brought front and center in our community,
Drag Story Hour. I am committed to removing this from publicly-funded spaces.
I have been told by one of my employees that Drag Story Hour has been held at The Collective on Oddie Boulevard
for more than a year without public outcry or controversy, and without public funding of which I am aware.
Is the sole purpose to invite controversy and potential violence from the fringes of all involved? I pray that is not
the intent.
I do not care if parents choose this for their children. I do, however, care if the taxpayer is asked to support it. As
witnessed on a large scale lately with many large corporations, “go woke go broke” is proving to be more than just a
cute saying. The library should not be a place where controversy swirls and outside groups need to be brought in to
“protect” children.
Please think about this over the top project long and hard. I will not give up on my goal of decreasing your funding
until this ends. Respectfully,
Valerie Fiannaca
Sent from my iPhone

To: Gail Kowallis [gailtahoe1@aol.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Washoe County Library - Drag Queen Issue
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Gail Kowallis <gailtahoe1@aol.com>

Subject: Washoe County Library - Drag Queen Issue
I am quite surprised and not happy to see that the "Drag Queen Issue" is being
supported by the Washoe County Library - please be assured that I have no objection to
there being "Drag Queen" events - but, only for "adults only" - I do not consider the
subject appropriate for children - granted, I am old (86) and, in the 1950's we went to a
Drag Queen show in San Francisco at Finnocio's (sp?) - but, we were adults - it was at
an adult only venue - not a Library Children's Hour - I now have a great-grandson who is
going to Library story hours - but, they are not Drag Queen Shows - perhaps you can
tell me - just what is the mission of a library? I have gone to public libraries my whole life
and, have always been comfortable there - when and why did this change occur? It
does not seem appropriate at all!
very sincerely,
Gail Arnold
1146 Altdorf Terrace
Incline Village, NV 89451
775/832-8390
gailtahoe1@aol.com,
To: Gail Kowallis [gailtahoe1@aol.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Washoe County Library - Drag Queen Issue
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Gail Kowallis <gailtahoe1@aol.com>

very sincerely,
Gail Arnold
775/832-8390
gailtahoe1@aol.com,
From: Gail Kowallis [gailtahoe1@aol.com] on behalf of Gail Kowallis <gailtahoe1@aol.com>
very sincerely,
Gail Arnold
775/832-8390
gailtahoe1@aol.com,
To: RC [unolabrat@gmail.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Objection to Drag Story Time and Rainbow Story Time
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: RC <unolabrat@gmail.com>
Cc: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Objection to Drag Story Time and Rainbow Story Time
Dear Library Board of Trustees,
I object to the Drag Story Time being held in governmental, taxpayer funded facilities
and held multiple times during both the months of June and July, 2023. Washoe County
consists of only 3.5% of LGBTQ+; while other days of note, some of which are both
federal and state holidays (which would apply to all Washoe County residents) do not
receive the same treatment; examples would include Presidents Day, Flag Day,
Constitution Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day. No special
library funded events are held for any of those days. The mandatory closing of the
libraries for those days is no library sponsored celebration as it is mandated. The
insistence of holding such events has now triggered extra security be hired just for
these events. That alone is an indicator; the library is not the appropriate venue.
I would be happy to discuss the diverse make-up of Washoe County with you and
brainstorm inclusive ideas as well as assist in addressing the other 96.5% of the
population residing in this county.
Sincerely,
Reva Crump, M.S.
To: Jane Barnhart [tahoejaneb@gmail.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: I do NOT approve of the Drag Queen story hour. Please stop it!
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Jane Barnhart <tahoejaneb@gmail.com>

Subject: I do NOT approve of the Drag Queen story hour. Please stop it!
I am VERY opposed to Drag Queen story hour. What is the matter with you people who are
pushing this????? Totally insane...
--
Jane Barnhart
TahoeJaneB@gmail.com
775-657-0113 cell
P.O. Box 5483, Incline Village, NV 89450
830 oriole Way #36
From: Jane Barnhart [tahoejaneb@gmail.com] on behalf of Jane Barnhart
<tahoejaneb@gmail.com>
Subject: I do NOT approve of the Drag Queen story hour. Please stop it!
I am VERY opposed to Drag Queen story hour. What is the matter with you people who are
pushing this????? Totally insane...
--
Jane Barnhart
TahoeJaneB@gmail.com
775-657-0113 cell
P.O. Box 5483, Incline Village, NV 89450
830 oriole Way #36
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 11:07 AM
To: Nancy Carlson [nmcarlson01@yahoo.com]; Library Board
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Nancy Carlson <nmcarlson01@yahoo.com>

Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 11:05:45 AM
Library Director Scott:
I am shocked and apalled that Washoe County feels the need to indoctrinate our
children by fostering Drag Queen Story Hour at our public libraries! These libraries are
funded by tax-payer dollars and we are beyond shocked that you support this type of
activity. Pride books directed to and available to young children are one thing, but
promoting and supporting transsexual "grooming" of our children is shameful and not
consistent with the family values of most Washoe County residents.
What individuals do in the privacy of their own homes is their business, what our tax
dollars support in public venues is another.
Protect our children, do NOT indoctrinate them. Stop this practice!

Very sincerely,
Nancy Carlson
Incline Village Resident
To: mjhorsley [mjhorsley@sbcglobal.net]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
CC: mjhorsley@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Re: Drag queen story hour
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: mjhorsley <mjhorsley@sbcglobal.net>

Cc: mjhorsley@sbcglobal.net <mjhorsley@sbcglobal.net>
Jeff Scott,
How dare you head up and bring drag queen 'story hour' into our community. Who did you
confer with to determine that ANYONE in Incline Village would endorse the sexualization of
children?
Your actions are an abomination to God Almighty and you are nothing but a coward giving in to
this endorsement.
You may be a member of this community but using my 'public tax payer' dollars to further an
agenda to sexualize children is unconscionable!
You should be ashamed to even consider that bringing in men who enjoy dressing up as
nightclub strippers to expose themselves to children is acceptable!
You, Jeff Scott, must step down as Library Director immediately. You are a disgrace.
Mary Horsley
Incline Village resident
Revelation 21:8
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

From: Karen Colbert [tahoequilts@gmail.com] on behalf of Karen Colbert
<tahoequilts@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Washoe County Incline Village Library "Drag Queen Story Hour"
I am an Incline Village resident. We have lived here for 36 years, and I would never in a 100
years have thought this kind of garbage would even be considered as appropriate for our
community or any community in the United States.
Karen Colbert
564 Chiquita Ct
Incline Village
On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 9:46 AM Karen Colbert <tahoequilts@gmail.com> wrote:

Your comment:
Drag Queen Storytime is beneficial for children and teaches them many early
education and literacy lessons that have proven invaluable for their growth and
development.
This is a bunch of crap and you know it. Children DO NOT need to be sexualized at
any age, and you know this. This is a liberal talking point geared at indoctrinating
our children against God. Shame on you for even thinking this is "beneficial for
children". I pray you do not have children that you would allow to be subjected to
this garbage.
I strongly oppose this, as do the majority of people in our community. Keep your
filth away from our children, and I pray God does not allow you and your cohorts
to further harm our children.
On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 9:32 AM Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:

presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Karen Colbert <tahoequilts@gmail.com>

Subject: Washoe County Incline Village Library "Drag Queen Story Hour"
I'm appalled that Washoe County would even consider hosting an event that would
intentionally expose children to anyone who publicly flaunts their sexuality. This is extremely
inappropriate for any child under the age of 18, and morally reprehensible to even allow this
event to occur in a facility paid for by tax dollars.
Drag shows, for as long as I've been alive, have been for "Adults, 21 and older". At what point
in society did we accept exposing our children to activities that have been reserved for adults
21 and older? How can you justify allowing men - who think putting on lipstick and a dress to
change them into "women" - to expose their adverse proclivities to young impressionable
children? I thought you were the "adults" protecting our children!
I do not support this, do not advocate this for our children - here in Incline Village or anywhere
in Washoe County or our United States of America. I believe in God, and the bible explicitly
speaks against this demonic display of sexual immorality. Again,I can't fathom why anyone on
the Library Board would advocate this as being appropriate for ANY child.
--
Karen Colbert
Web Site: www.tahoequilts.com
tahoequilts@gmail.com
775-833-0637
--
Karen Colbert
775-833-0637
--
Karen Colbert
775-833-0637
Subject: Re: Washoe County Incline Village Library "Drag Queen Story Hour"
Your comment:
Drag Queen Storytime is beneficial for children and teaches them many early
education and literacy lessons that have proven invaluable for their growth and
development.
This is a bunch of crap and you know it. Children DO NOT need to be sexualized at
any age, and you know this. This is a liberal talking point geared at indoctrinating
our children against God. Shame on you for even thinking this is "beneficial for
children". I pray you do not have children that you would allow to be subjected to
this garbage.
I strongly oppose this, as do the majority of people in our community. Keep your
filth away from our children, and I pray God does not allow you and your cohorts to
further harm our children.
On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 9:32 AM Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:

presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Karen Colbert <tahoequilts@gmail.com>

I'm appalled that Washoe County would even consider hosting an event that would intentionally
expose children to anyone who publicly flaunts their sexuality. This is extremely inappropriate
for any child under the age of 18, and morally reprehensible to even allow this event to occur in
a facility paid for by tax dollars.
Drag shows, for as long as I've been alive, have been for "Adults, 21 and older". At what point
in society did we accept exposing our children to activities that have been reserved for adults 21
and older? How can you justify allowing men - who think putting on lipstick and a dress to
--
Karen Colbert
775-833-0637
--
Karen Colbert
775-833-0637
I'm appalled that Washoe County would even consider hosting an event that would intentionally
expose children to anyone who publicly flaunts their sexuality. This is extremely inappropriate
for any child under the age of 18, and morally reprehensible to even allow this event to occur in a
facility paid for by tax dollars.
Drag shows, for as long as I've been alive, have been for "Adults, 21 and older". At what point in
society did we accept exposing our children to activities that have been reserved for adults 21
and older? How can you justify allowing men - who think putting on lipstick and a dress to
--
Karen Colbert
775-833-0637
To: Don Ferrell [donferrell333@gmail.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Don Ferrell <donferrell333@gmail.com>

I strongly protest the idea that holding a "Drag Queen Story Hour" is appropriate for our public
library, especially if grade school age children will be present.
It is one thing to be tolerant. That is the hallmark of a free society. It is quite another thing to
intentionally expose children to anyone who publicly flaunts their sexuality.
I'll set aside the question of morality, because anyone who thinks it is appropriate to introduce
innocent young children to a drag queen has no concept of biblical morality. I set it aside,
because my guess is that you think Bible-based morality is hateful or intolerant.
But why not a prostitute story hour? Or maybe a pedophile story hour? Shouldn't we tolerate,
even celebrate their "truth" too? Is there no limit? If there is, how do you go about setting it?
I can't attend the meeting on Wednesday, June 21 because of a prior commitment. But register
me as being resolutely against this proposal.
Don Ferrell
501 Eagle Dr
Incline Village, NV
To: Jan Brown [brown.jan@sbcglobal.net]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Jan Brown <brown.jan@sbcglobal.net>

Please accept this email as my opposition to Drag Queen Story Hour in our Incline Public Library. Our
opposition to such an event is because it insidiously promotes gender change and leads to confusion
among young people. Is our culture really in need of such an ideological change that promotes
degeneracy with children at such a vulnerable state in their lives? Our children should be shielded from
such deviant intent which promotes an evil ideologue agenda for their own degenerate purposes. TY!
Sent from my iPhone

To: Cheri Kratka [cakzinn@gmail.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Cheri Kratka <cakzinn@gmail.com>

I do not think it appropriate to have a drag queen story hour.

If parents want to discuss drag queens with their children that is there choice but this is not
appropriate for the public library
Cheri Kratka
768 Tyner Way
Incline Village, NV
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Emerson’s drag events get rowdy

In Reno, there is more than one venue to experience a drag event, but The
Emerson Cocktail Lounge was the first.
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Nevada GOP governor signs

transgender health bills while vetoing
another, bucking party trends
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed two bills related to transgender rights
and vetoed another, bucking trends from other Republican governors across the
country who have pushed anti-transgender policies.
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‘Forever chemicals’ confirmed at
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What we know
"Forever chemicals" in and around the North Valleys' Swan Lake have been
confirmed in soil, groundwater and surface water.
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Capitol, vets home conduct Flag Day

ceremonies
Speakers at two major Flag Day events Wednesday in Carson City and Reno
honored not only the history of the Stars and Stripes but also offered birthday
wishes for the U.S. Army.
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Council recap: Transportation

contract for seniors approved
The Reno City Council this week approved a contract with Neighbor Network of
Northern Nevada (N4) to support transportation services for seniors living in
Reno in an amount of $200,000.
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Fentanyl bill criminalizing possession
follows fear, not science, critics warn
A bill backed by General Aaron Ford penalizes people for having lower amounts
of illegal substances than felony thresholds in federal law.
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DRI: Looking for answers in a

warming world
Wildfires and prolonged droughts; hurricanes and cyclones; severe flooding
and sea level rise: These are just some of the impacts of a warming climate.
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A Nevada father and liver transplant

recipient aims to inspire men to take
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In recognition of Men’s Health Week, June 12-18, 2023, and Father’s Day,
Reyes joins Donor Network West to inspire men to take their health seriously
and learn more about organ donation.
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Musical theater meets acrobatics at
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Our Second Freedom Day

Today is Juneteenth in the United States, a new federal holiday
KAREN CHRISTENSEN
JUN 19
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I found this stone by the railroad tracks in June 2020, a week or two after the Black
Lives Matter rallies and marches. I use it as a paperweight, and a reminder of the
summer when we were all masked, but gathering anyway across the country.
Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in 2021, and because this is not familiar yet,
especially to those of you outside the US, I'm sharing its history with an essay by
Heather Cox Richardson, linked below. (Indeed, in only a couple of weeks we’ll also
celebrate July 4th, Independence Day.)
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I also want to recommend a podcast about how racial issues in the US are not the same
- not at all the same - as those in other countries. This has apparently been a
controversial viewpoint in Britain, but the facts are clear. “The overwhelming majority of
black Americans can trace their ancestry to enslaved Africans who were transported to
the new world between the 17th and the 19th centuries. Whereas in the UK as of today,
the overwhelming majority of black British people are either immigrants from Africa or
the children of immigrants from Africa.” This is important for Americans to contemplate:
our exceptionalism is painfully apparent.
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Tomiwa Owolade on What We Get Wrong About Race

Listen now (46 min) | Tomiwa Owolade is a writer and author of the forthcoming book
This is Not America: Why Black Lives in Britain Matter. In this week’s conversation,
Yascha Mounk and Tomiwa Owolade discuss how some popular forms of anti-racist
thinking can obscure which groups are struggling most; how Labour MP Diane Abbott’s
response to an article of Owolade’s in…
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But on a more uplifting note, a few words about what to eat on Juneteenth, if you're in
the US and enjoying this extra day off. For me holidays are all about what to cook and I
was puzzled about Juneteenth, until I realized that I already had the cookbook on my
shelves: The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis, published in 1997 and full of
stories from her hometown, Freetown, Virginia. I think everyone who loves good food
should have this book.
Celebratory foods today are basically what we think of as Southern cooking, including a
curious dessert called Red Velvet Cake. This is a chocolate cake colored red, with the
kind of liquid coloring I swore off many years ago. But it turns out that originally the red
was a chemical reaction between natural cocoa and acid ingredients, and that you can
use beet juice for coloring. Here’s a recipe from the Washington Post, shared using a
subscriber gift link (why on earth don’t UK papers use these?): “Subtly sweet, tender
and tangy, this red velvet cake shines with or without food coloring.”
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Historian Heather Cox Richardson has become famous for her newsletter combining US
history with modern events. She’s rather too partisan for me - sometimes I think she’s
President Biden’s key publicist - but she is a delightful and accomplished storyteller with
a deep knowledge of US history. Here’s her latest on Juneteenth, which actually started
in 1866 as a celebration for Black Americans.
Letters from an American
June 18, 2023

Tomorrow is the federal holiday honoring Juneteenth, the celebration of the
announcement in Texas on June 19th, 1865, that enslaved Americans were free. On April
9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to General
Ulysses S. Grant of the U.S. Army, but it was not until June 2 that General Edmund Kirby
Smith surrendered th…
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8 hours ago · 1,055 likes · 101 comments · Heather Cox Richardson
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KAREN CHRISTENSEN
MARCH 2, 2022
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I have a small triumph to share: my discovery that previous editions of The Autobiography of W.
E. B. Du Bois, including the Oxford edition, part of a series edited by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., are
not arranged and dedicated in accordance with Du Bois’s own instructions. I’m delighted to tell
you that Berkshire Publishing will be publishing
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Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 10:48 PM
To: Pamela Sheldon [pamelasheldon961@yahoo.com]; Library Board
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
From: Pamela Sheldon <pamelasheldon961@yahoo.com>

Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 10:34:01 PM
Our public library is not the venue for this objectionable activity.
Pamela Sheldon
Sent from my iPad
From: Pamela Sheldon [pamelasheldon961@yahoo.com] on behalf of Pamela Sheldon
<pamelasheldon961@yahoo.com>
Our public library is not the venue for this objectionable activity.
Pamela Sheldon
Sent from my iPad
To: Arthur Morse [arthur_morse@hotmail.com]; Library Board
Subject: Re: Drag Queen story hour & Rainbow Fest events
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Arthur Morse <arthur_morse@hotmail.com>

Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 6:35:26 PM
Subject: Drag Queen story hour & Rainbow Fest events
To whom it may concern,
Children should not be exposed to drag queens. A person's sexuality is and should be private,
not considered education. Please stop this dangerous practice.
Sent from Outlook
From: Rocco Smith [roccosmith810@yahoo.com] on behalf of Rocco Smith
<roccosmith810@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2023 3:32 AM
Subject: Are you kidding me?
Drag Queen shows?
Families pack downtown Reno library for Drag Queen Story Hour
Families pack downtown Reno library for Drag

Queen Story Hour
Colorful umbrellas and rainbow flags — as well as a handful of
protesters across the street — greeted a long lin...
So I can't go to the library by myself?
The readers are not paid for with tax dollars, children must be accompanied by an adult,
and no solo adults are allowed.
From: Frank Perez [frankpereznv@gmail.com] on behalf of Frank Perez
<frankpereznv@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 4:35 PM
To: Price, Brandon [brprice@da.washoecounty.gov]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Public Records Request - Attorney-Client Privileged Communications
No, I do not.
Only public comment that was submitted online via email that was forwarded to me from
Director Scott and agenda materials.
I have not sent out any emails or texts containing the subject phrase.
- Frank
On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 4:22 PM Price, Brandon <brprice@da.washoecounty.gov> wrote:
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
Good afternoon, Frank. The County received a Public Records request asking for all
communications from January 1, 2023 to May 22, 2023 containing the phrase “Drag Queen
Story Hour.” Do you have any emails or text messages that are responsive to this request?
Please contact me at your convenience if you have any questions or would like to discuss.
Regards,
Brandon
Brandon R. Price
Deputy District Attorney
Washoe County District Attorney’s Office
Civil Division
Office: 775.337.5700
1 S. Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89501
NOTICE: This communication including any attachments, may contain confidential information and is intended only
for the individual or entity whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by
anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited by the Electonic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §
2510-2521. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all
copies of the original message.
--
Frank Perez
C: (775) 400-6076
frankpereznv@gmail.com
From: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Hemingway, Jamie
<JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Library - Leadership Team [Library-
LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Sierra Nevada Ally Drag Story Hour story
An another one! Here's the KUNR story from Jose Davila IV. Just tweeted this one out. I'll post
on Facebook too.
Drag Story Hour sees capacity crowd at Downtown Reno Library (kunr.org)
Drag Story Hour sees

capacity crowd at Downtown
Reno Library
More than a hundred kids and parents
attended the June 15 Drag Story Hour at
the Downtown Reno Library.
www.kunr.org
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
Public Information and Development Officer | Washoe County Library
System
jhemingway@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775-327-8360
301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

To: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Library - Leadership Team <Library-
LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov>
Awesome! Make sure to post or share the link.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:10:17 PM
To: Library - Leadership Team <Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Sierra Nevada Ally Drag Story Hour story
FYI—great story and pics by Will Houk!
Standing room only at fabulous first Drag Queen Story Time – Sierra Nevada Ally
Standing room only at

fabulous first Drag Queen
Story Time – Sierra Nevada
Ally
The family-friendly event kicked off with
little issues and lots of rainbows and
camaraderie.
sierranevadaally.org
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
System
From: Ryan, Kristen [kryan@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Ryan, Kristen
<kryan@washoecounty.gov>
To: MacMillan, Jana [JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov]; Library - Leadership Team [Library-
CC: Library - Spanish Springs Staff [Library-SpanishSprings@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Story Hour observations
Sparky is awesome, we love her over here :)
Kristen Ryan
Branch Manager | Washoe County Library System
kryan@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8304
301 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
From: MacMillan, Jana <JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov>

Cc: Library - Spanish Springs Staff <Library-SpanishSprings@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Fw: Story Hour observations
Observations from one of our volunteers on yesterday's DQST at RN. 🙂
Jana MacMillan, MLIS

Branch Manager, Spanish Springs | Washoe County Library System
jmacmillan@washoecounty.gov| Office: 775.424.1800
7100A Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89436
From: Susan Allen <sparkyart53@yahoo.com>

Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 5:52 PM
To: MacMillan, Jana <JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Story Hour observations
Hey Jana,
Those folks at the Downtown branch were absolutely amazing today at protecting the
little kids and guests for story time. The rainbow umbrellas went all the way to Liberty at
Center, and drivers were honking and giving thumbs up. There were a measly 3 anti-
everything people across the street on Center, but the sheer volume of folks defending
the library patrons was off putting to them - at least that's what it looked like to me.
Good job, everyone!! #loveisloveisloveislove
Cheers,
Sparky Allen
Yours, burning in the throes of an incandescent passion hotter than 1000 blinding suns,
Sparky Allen
From: MacMillan, Jana [JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of MacMillan, Jana
<JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov>
To: Library - Leadership Team [Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Library - Spanish Springs Staff [Library-SpanishSprings@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Fw: Story Hour observations
Observations from one of our volunteers on yesterday's DQST at RN. 🙂

From: Susan Allen <sparkyart53@yahoo.com>

To: MacMillan, Jana <JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Story Hour observations
Hey Jana,
Those folks at the Downtown branch were absolutely amazing today at protecting the
little kids and guests for story time. The rainbow umbrellas went all the way to Liberty at
Center, and drivers were honking and giving thumbs up. There were a measly 3 anti-
everything people across the street on Center, but the sheer volume of folks defending
the library patrons was off putting to them - at least that's what it looked like to me.
Good job, everyone!! #loveisloveisloveislove
Cheers,
Sparky Allen
Yours, burning in the throes of an incandescent passion hotter than 1000 blinding suns,
Sparky Allen
To: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Library - Leadership Team
[Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov]
Awesome! Make sure to post or share the link.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott


Ally
camaraderie.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
System

Ally
camaraderie.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
System
To: Debbie Carroll [theseniorsage@gmail.com]
Subject: Re: Drag Queen Story Hour and restricting citizen access
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
From: Debbie Carroll <theseniorsage@gmail.com>

Subject: Drag Queen Story Hour and restricting citizen access
I am opposed to your drag queen story hour. I respectfully ask you to stop this program immediately.
I further ask that you stop restricting Washoe county citizens access to sending emails to the board, which
you clearly have stopped, because of the number of emails you have received.
I am a huge proponent of the library but am very disappointed in your actions to promote the drag queen
program to children. My 3 year old grandson and I attend Toddler Time at the Spanish Springs library. If
this program continues, I will speak to our elected officials about library funding with tax payer dollars.
Debbie Carroll
Sent from my iPhone

From: Debbie Carroll [theseniorsage@gmail.com] on behalf of Debbie Carroll
<theseniorsage@gmail.com>
Subject: Drag Queen Story Hour and restricting citizen access
I am opposed to your drag queen story hour. I respectfully ask you to stop this program immediately.
I further ask that you stop restricting Washoe county citizens access to sending emails to the board, which you
clearly have stopped, because of the number of emails you have received.
I am a huge proponent of the library but am very disappointed in your actions to promote the drag queen program to
children. My 3 year old grandson and I attend Toddler Time at the Spanish Springs library. If this program
continues, I will speak to our elected officials about library funding with tax payer dollars.
Debbie Carroll
Sent from my iPhone

From: Cynthia Perine [perinecynthia@gmail.com] on behalf of Cynthia Perine
<perinecynthia@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:40 AM
Subject: Re: Drag Queen Children's Story Hours
Thank you! Other objections regarding propriety and community standards still stand.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 16, 2023, at 10:04 AM, Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Ms Perine,
All of our performers have been background checked. We take the safety of our
families seriously.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Cynthia Perine <perinecynthia@gmail.com>

Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 9:48:00 AM
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on

links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Dear Mr Scott, thanks for your response. The materials have already been
reviewed. Nonetheless, I urge you at the very least to get the background checks
on the Drag Queen persons and their accompanying support staff. This move
would show you have some sensitivity to the community you serve. Also I note
that my original email to you was earmarked as “not originating from Washoe
County.” This is an error. It should be corrected immediately as this “mistake”
undermines my statement that I am a veritable Washoe County resident. You may
look up my address in the public Washoe County Assessor’s website with ease.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 15, 2023, at 7:30 AM, Cynthia Perine

<perinecynthia@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Washoe County Library Board of Trustees,
It is my understanding that DRAG QUEEN CHILDREN’S

STORY HOURS will be held in Washoe County Libraries as
follows:
Thursday, June 15, 2023, Downtown Reno Library, 10:00 am to
2:00 pm
Saturday, June 17, 2023, North Valleys Library, 10:00 am to 2:00
pm
I’m distressed to have learned recently that these story hours have
been presented in Washoe County Libraries since 2019.
As a tax-paying residence of Washoe County, this practice raises

these concerns in my view:
1. It appears that persons leading these events have not been
background checked. It is a common requirement for persons in
contact with children in schools and other publicly funded
locations to undergo such checks.
2. It is my understanding that the books read to the children
contain LGBTQ+content, speak about gender dysphoria and can be
sexually explicit.
The exposure of these elements of thought to the impressionable
minds of children in my view leads to unnecessary confusion. It is
information that the children have neither the maturity nor the
experience to process properly. It emphasizes physicality rather
than the development of the moral, intellectual and spiritual
identity of these innocent individuals.
For these reasons, I protest the use of tax-payer funded facilities to

promote an ideology not conducive to proper development of
young minds, and request that all Drag Queen Children’s Story
Hours be terminated at once.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Perine
7090 Windstar Drive
Reno, NV 89523
775-815-8760
Dear Mr Scott, thanks for your response. The materials have already been reviewed.
Nonetheless, I urge you at the very least to get the background checks on the Drag Queen
persons and their accompanying support staff. This move would show you have some sensitivity
to the community you serve. Also I note that my original email to you was earmarked as “not
originating from Washoe County.” This is an error. It should be corrected immediately as this
“mistake” undermines my statement that I am a veritable Washoe County resident. You may
look up my address in the public Washoe County Assessor’s website with ease.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 15, 2023, at 7:30 AM, Cynthia Perine <perinecynthia@gmail.com> wrote:
It is my understanding that DRAG QUEEN CHILDREN’S STORY HOURS will

be held in Washoe County Libraries as follows:
Thursday, June 15, 2023, Downtown Reno Library, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday, June 17, 2023, North Valleys Library, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
I’m distressed to have learned recently that these story hours have been presented
in Washoe County Libraries since 2019.
As a tax-paying residence of Washoe County, this practice raises these concerns

in my view:
1. It appears that persons leading these events have not been background checked.
It is a common requirement for persons in contact with children in schools and
other publicly funded locations to undergo such checks.
2. It is my understanding that the books read to the children contain
LGBTQ+content, speak about gender dysphoria and can be sexually explicit.
The exposure of these elements of thought to the impressionable minds of
children in my view leads to unnecessary confusion. It is information that the
children have neither the maturity nor the experience to process properly. It
emphasizes physicality rather than the development of the moral, intellectual and
spiritual identity of these innocent individuals.
For these reasons, I protest the use of tax-payer funded facilities to promote an
ideology not conducive to proper development of young minds, and request that
all Drag Queen Children’s Story Hours be terminated at once.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Perine
7090 Windstar Drive
Reno, NV 89523
775-815-8760
From: Washoe County Library [noreply@libraryaware.com] on behalf of Washoe County
Library <noreply@libraryaware.com>
To: Library - All Staff [librarystaff@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Library News & Events
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GET THE NEW TUMBLEBOOKS APP!
Created just for kids, TumbleBook Library features a collection of animated,

talking picture books to teach young children the joys of reading in a format
they'll love. Early readers will also find chapter books, literacy-based games to
UPCOMING EVENTS
Teen Career Building Write Like an Animal with
Miniseries Local Author Terri Farley
Tuesday-Thursday, June 20-22 Wednesday-Thursday, June 21-22
3:30-4:30 pm
Various times and locations
Sierra View Library
Hoping to get a summer job? Register Creative writing and science merge in
for our three-part career-building a roleplaying workshop for young
program for teens! writers (6th-10th grade) led by local
author Terri Farley.
Best suited for ages 15 to 18.
Registration is required. After a short introduction to creating
a scene, participants write a fun, fact-
based story with their choice of
animal as the main character.
Sign up now Learn more

Story Time at the Wilbur All Together Now with
D. May Arboretum Wild Things
Thursdays, 10-11 am Saturday-Wednesday, June 24-28
Wilbur D. May Arboretum Various times and locations
Join your favorite Washoe County For this series, Conservation

librarians for family friendly outdoor Ambassadors will bring some of their
story times in the Burke Garden at most amazing animals to the the
the arboretum. Celebrate early library. Get ready to embark on an
literacy through stories, movement, incredible journey of discovery! Join
and music followed by engaging us as we delve into the fascinating
activities. world of wildlife, exploring some of
the most intriguing and beautiful
Every Thursday through August 10. animals on the planet.
A signed waiver of liability is required

for all attendees.
Learn more Sign up now
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming events.
FOR MAKERS
Wednesdays at the Quad
Wednesday, June 21, 2:30-5 pm
Downtown Reno Library
This week we will be working with the vinyl

cutter and heat press. You can make a
simple sticker for your car window or water
bottle, or you can make a personalized tote
bag or T-shirt. Choose a simple, two-tone
image from the internet, or bring a flash
drive with an image file you created.
Sign up for a 30-minute individual session.
Sign up now
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.
BOOK GROUPS
Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
Blackout
by Ragnar Jónasson
Inclined to Read Book Group

Incline Village Library
West with the Night
by Beryl Markham
Chapter One Book Club

Hang the Moon
by Jeanette Walls
Four Seasons Book Club

Sparks Library
The Library Book
by Susan Orlean
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.
MOVIE SCREENINGS
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.
WHAT TO READ NEXT

LGBTQIA+ Sci-FI and Fantasy
See full list
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holiday Closure
All Washoe County Libraries will be closed
Monday, June 19, for the Juneteenth
holiday. Regular hours will resume on
Tuesday.
See all library hours and scheduled

closures here.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, June 21, 4-6 pm
Incline Village Library
The Library Board meets regularly on

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Subject: DQRH-The Mom Who Exposed The Sexual Revolutionary Cabal In 1977-Part 3
Please check out the lurid history of Sex Education/

Sexual Revolution.
How did we get here?

A deep dive! Seth Gruber, Podcast-Unaborted (The White
Rose Resistance)
PART THREE OF FOUR PART SERIES: The Mom Who Exposed The Sexual
Revolutionary Cabal In 1977
On this episode, Seth Gruber alongside Claire Chambers and Audrey Werner discuss
HOW the Humanist revolutionaries of the 50's, 60's, and 70's stripped Judeo-Christian
Values from American law. If Kinsey's new "science" was true, then the laws must
inevitably change to reflect this new "social science."
FINALE PART FOUR LIVE PREMIERE ON YOUTUBE JUNE 22ND! Don’t watch alone!
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From: wcarlin@charter.net
Subject: Thank you
Hello Director Scott,

Just a brief note thanking you, and the Sparks Library Manager (Corrine Dickman, or Jonnica Bowen?) for
continuing the “Drag Queen Story Hour.”
I think you are going to be more challenged as our country steps toward a history we shouldn’t be
repeating. I often refer to “Libraries” as the last baston of freedom.”
Stay strong, resolute and prepared.
Thank you,
Willliam Carlin
Reno, Nevada
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Subject: THANK YOU EVERYONE!! and RGJ coverage in case you missed it
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2023/06/15/drag-queen-story-hour-library-downtown-reno-
nevada-protest/70327733007/
With Much Gratitude,

Beate
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361
From: Bret Holman [bret@allpeoplecc.com] on behalf of Bret Holman <bret@allpeoplecc.com>
Subject: Re: Ask a Librarian Response
Thank you for your quick response.
I understand, respect and agree with your decision to allow every parent and guardian to decide
what is best for their child (children) and whether they would like to attend any function at our
libraries. We live in a wonderful country that allows us the freedom to choose our beliefs and
how we raise our children to believe. In keeping with this line of thinking, a question I would
like to ask is are all people welcome from any background to read at storytime events? I would
think that it would be beneficial for people of different beliefs, cultures, ages, etc., to read to our
children. This would give our children the opportunity to enjoy and experience the amazing
diversity that is in our community.
Would you welcome people from different religious backgrounds to come and read? Obviously,
they would age appropriate books on topics that would appeal to the children and families that
attend. I know Kirk Cameron, a former child star and Christian speaker, toured this last spring
reading in several states and cities. He was widely received and there was standing room only at
his events. I also know that there was media controversy but fortunately it did not affect his time
with these children and their families. He read from age appropriate books from the "Brave"
series about love and character, two subjects that all children (and adults :)) can benefit from
hearing about.
I think that many people of different faiths in our city would value the opportunity to come and
be a part of reading to our children at story time. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you
for taking the time to read through this email and respond. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jorie Holman
This link has information about the program with a presentation and video.
Please take a moment to review; if you have questions, I would happily respond.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
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Bret Holman, Pastor
All People Christian Church
From: Lewis, Molly Rose (Rosen) [MollyRose_Lewis@rosen.senate.gov] on behalf of Lewis,
Molly Rose (Rosen) <MollyRose_Lewis@rosen.senate.gov>
Subject: Re: Looping in our office!?
Thanks for checking! I believe Emily in our office is planning to bring her son this weekend -
would you like any certificates?
From the mobile phone of:

Molly Rose Lewis
Regional Representative for U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen
Email: mollyrose_lewis@rosen.senate.gov
Cell: 775-560-1824
Please excuse any curtness or typos, as I am likely out in the field or responding to your message
after hours!
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On Jun 15, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Sorry about that. We had it in our library newsletter. I’ll double check.
Our next one is Saturday at North Valleys Library.
There should be stories online on KUNR, RGJ, and Reno News and Review
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Lewis, Molly Rose (Rosen) <MollyRose_Lewis@rosen.senate.gov>

Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 1:09:20 PM
Subject: Looping in our office!?
Hi Jeff!
I hope you’re doing well. Folks in my office just mentioned that we missed drag queen
story time at the Downtown Library just across the street from our office today, and I
realized: I don’t think I’m getting any notifications from the library system to this
address! Could you please add me to whatever lists you blast?
We’d also love to support events like this – would happily present a certificate of
congressional commendation to any performers or organizers…. Please let me know
what might work going forward!
Best,
Molly Rose
Molly Rose Lewis
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[she/her or they/them]
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To: Lewis, Molly Rose (Rosen) [MollyRose_Lewis@rosen.senate.gov]
Subject: Re: Looping in our office!?
Sorry about that. We had it in our library newsletter. I’ll double check.
Our next one is Saturday at North Valleys Library.
There should be stories online on KUNR, RGJ, and Reno News and Review
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Lewis, Molly Rose (Rosen) <MollyRose_Lewis@rosen.senate.gov>

Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 1:09:20 PM
Hi Jeff!
I hope you’re doing well. Folks in my office just mentioned that we missed drag queen story time at the
Downtown Library just across the street from our office today, and I realized: I don’t think I’m getting
any notifications from the library system to this address! Could you please add me to whatever lists you
blast?
We’d also love to support events like this – would happily present a certificate of congressional
commendation to any performers or organizers…. Please let me know what might work going forward!
Best,
Molly Rose
Molly Rose Lewis
Reno, NV 89501
O: 775-337-0110
F: 775-337-0260
C: 775-560-1824
rosen.senate.gov
From: Lewis, Molly Rose (Rosen) [MollyRose_Lewis@rosen.senate.gov] on behalf of Lewis,
Molly Rose (Rosen) <MollyRose_Lewis@rosen.senate.gov>
Hi Jeff!
I hope you’re doing well. Folks in my office just mentioned that we missed drag queen story time at the
Downtown Library just across the street from our office today, and I realized: I don’t think I’m getting
any notifications from the library system to this address! Could you please add me to whatever lists you
blast?
We’d also love to support events like this – would happily present a certificate of congressional
commendation to any performers or organizers…. Please let me know what might work going forward!
Best,
Molly Rose
Molly Rose Lewis


Reno, NV 89501
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Subject: Call for RN Drag Story Hour Photos
If you have photos from today's event please upload to this folder as soon as possible 🙂
RN Drag Story Hour
Kindest regards,
Tyna
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Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:08 AM
Subject: Lauri Hornik Talks with Roger
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Lauri Hornik Talks with Roger

by Roger Sutton
Formerly President and Publisher of Dial Books for Young Readers,
editorial veteran Lauri Hornik is now...making a splash? testing the waters?
diving deep? [Ed. note: STOP it RS] as President and Publisher of Rocky
Pond Books, her own imprint in the Penguin Young Readers Group. Join
Photo credit: Belathée me and Lauri below as we wade into the particulars of her new venture.
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Roger Sutton: Why did you pick Rocky Pond Books for your name?
Lauri Hornik: I grew up in Hollis, New Hampshire, and Rocky Pond was the childhood swimming hole.
When I was thinking of what might symbolize the kinds of books I wanted to publish, Rocky Pond came to
mind, because, to me, Rocky Pond meant growing up and being brave. There were snapping turtles
under the raft.
RS: There’s a metaphor.
LH: Exactly. I remember one time at the very beginning of the season, we showed up and there were
snakes sunning themselves on the beach. My tagline is “Life is a Rocky Pond; dare to swim.”
RS: What were you reading when you weren’t avoiding the snapping turtles?
LH: Probably a lot of Judy Blume. One of the books I loved the most when I was in middle school was
Richard Peck’s Are You in the House Alone? It took me a while to tell him that.
RS: I always said, when I was a young adult librarian, that was the shortest book talk in the world.
All you had to do was hold up the cover and say, “It’s called Are You in the House Alone? It’s
about this babysitter.” That was it. They wanted it. And then you got to work with Richard.
LH: Yeah. What a dream.
RS: What is it like to work with somebody whose books you loved?
LH: I tried to hide my age from him for a long time, as if it wasn’t obvious. It took me many years before I
told him that that was one of my favorite childhood books. He taught me my job as much as I gave him
any input. It was something special, that’s for sure.
RS: What was the first book you worked on with him?
LH: It was actually a short story in the book Twelve Shots; the short story eventually became A Long Way
from Chicago. When I moved from Delacorte to Dial, he was finishing up A Year Down Yonder. So the
first book that he and I really worked on together was Fair Weather, which I love so much.
RS: What will be different now? Besides the fact that you don’t have to go to meetings and run
things, which I’m so glad not to do any more.
LH: I was really having a hard time being a supervisor over Zoom when the pandemic started. It was a
big shift in what I enjoyed and felt equipped for. I love working with authors and realized that I could make
that shift and be fully an editor again. It’s been wonderful. I announced Rocky Pond about a year and a
half ago, so it’s been a year and a half of devoting all my time to editing and working on books that I,
myself, have selected because they feel close to my heart. I’m so glad I made the change. It’s been even
more satisfying and inspiring than I thought it would be. The timing was great, because everyone’s talking
about mental health now.
RS: I was looking up this quote from the announcement: “Above all, I am committed to publishing
mental health content—books that start conversations, that provide a step toward healing, and
that show readers they aren’t alone.” What kind of book is that? To me, that’s kind of every book.
LH: It’s nice that it is so broad. It’s not a narrow list at all. I have fantasy YA graphic novels coming up. I
have humorous picture books that have a mental health component. A fantasy graphic novel where the
fantasy world is sort of a representation of the character’s anxiety. I can still have quite a varied list with
that focus, and on the picture book side, social-emotional learning. Before announcing Rocky Pond, I was
already very focused on books that are about relationships, picture books about typical kid
steppingstones. I was already, in a way, creating books with that focus. I had in mind, for sure, young
adult novels representing the mental illness experience in an authentic way, where the main character is
the one who’s contending with mental illness. So often you’ll have a book where the main character is
contending with someone in their life who has a mental illness. I really wanted to have that very direct
representation.
RS: You’re right. I remember especially in the dawn of young adult novels in the 1970s, so much
of it was you had a protagonist, but the problem, whether it was somebody being gay (still a
problem in the seventies!), somebody being alcoholic, someone experiencing mental illness, was
somebody else’s.
LH: Right. We’ve all made that transition, so now, as I focus on it, I’m not filling as much of a void as I
would have been five years ago.
RS: You said that books can provide comfort in a world that feels scary. Does the world feel scary
to everyone now? It does to me. It never did in the past.
LH: If it didn’t, I would find it strange.
RS: What can books do?
LH: The number one thing I want my books to do is show readers that they aren’t alone in what they’re
feeling. I want them to see themselves. One of my real inspirations was my own daughter. She’s nineteen
now. When she was in middle school, she developed pretty extreme social anxiety. It was very hard for
us to figure out what was going on, who could help, who else might understand this. The books that she
found comforting weren’t children’s books. She read and reread The Bell Jar. I was so grateful that she
had found a book that felt real to her, but that wasn’t the one that I would have wanted to hand to her. So
from that time onward, I’ve had in mind that I want to be publishing those books.
RS: The Bell Jar for middle schoolers?
LH: Yeah.
RS: How do you think, using your daughter as an example, or your own reading as an example,
how do you think it works? That someone who is troubled in some way reads The Bell Jar or
reads something. How does their reading choice both reflect the situation and how does it help
that situation?
LH: I think we’ve all had an experience of feeling seen by an author, of seeing ourselves in what we’re
reading, and how nourishing that can be. Kids want to feel understood. A book can do that, and it’s such
a relief when it happens. It also provides a way for a reader to start a conversation. If you find a book that
expresses your situation, you can then use that as the way to start talking to the people in your life about
what you’re struggling with.
RS: And you also get to begin your comfort, begin your therapy, whatever you want to call it,
privately. So much of what kids feel, the things that are hurting them the most, they don’t want to
talk about to their friends or their parents. They first need a place to try it out in their imagination.
LH: I certainly saw with my own daughter, she talked a lot about how kids often look online for
information, and what they find is not offering any comfort or guidance. It really is the Wild West online,
so I think it would be nice to provide books that say things in a softer way, in a way that has correct
guidance. Not TikTok.
RS: Are you vetting your books with mental health professionals?
LH: I am. All fiction is vetted, and I recently published Where to Start: A Survival Guide to Anxiety,
Depression, and Other Mental Health Challenges with Mental Health America. It’s nonfiction, sort of an
introductory guide for people who are struggling but haven’t yet found how to talk to people in their lives,
how to look for a therapist, what their symptoms mean, how to do any kind of self-care. We took Mental
Health America’s materials and put them into book form. It was written by a therapist and social worker at
a high school, somebody who’s right there with the kids who need the book. I’m very excited that that
book now exists.
RS: I’m reminded of a story School Library Journal’s founder, Lillian Gerhardt, told about going to
school after her mother died. She was terrified that her teacher was going to give her some book
about how to feel when your mother dies. Instead, the librarian gave her Howard Pyle’s Otto of the
Silver Hand, which is a historical novel with adventure and derring-do. And she appreciated that.
She saw a kid in the book being able to overcome adversity. It allowed her to come out of herself.
What do you think?
LH: I think we have to be ready with both and hope that we can tell what a particular kid or teenager is
longing for. I remember when I was newly dating my now-husband, who has three boys; I found some
book about going through divorce on the “take shelf” at work, so I brought it home to Peter, and he left it
on the bed of one of the boys. Oh my god, was that the wrong move! That was one of the worst moments
in the start of my relationship with those boys.
RS: How did you fix it? What did you bring home the next time?
LH: I brought home Oreos.
RS: How do we allow kids to find the books they need for their mental health without intruding on
their privacy? Particularly if you’re a librarian or a teacher, you have a very different relationship
than if you’re a parent. But also, you don’t want to give bibliotherapy all the time.
LH: That’s the importance of fiction. It’s not a therapeutic book. It’s a story about somebody who is
experiencing something that you can relate to. I was talking to somebody recently who was trying to
figure out what we should do about keeping YA content away from the younger kids. The person
suggested maybe a secret store of books, and they’re ready if you ask the librarian for them. I don’t think
that’s going to work.
RS: Makes them more attractive.
LH: Yeah, where’s the secret stash? I was negative about TikTok, but I love that TikTok is such a
discovery tool for books now. I hope that continues.
RS: Is that something that you, or Penguin Random House in general, do? Produce content for
TikTok?
LH: Penguin Teen produces very regular and fun content. But the miraculous TikTok where somebody, a
reader, is crying over a book and it goes viral, we can’t produce that. We’re very fully on TikTok and
share our books with people who have big followings.
RS: I’ve gotten to look at two of your forthcoming novels: The Do More Club, about a swastika at
school, and The Dreamatics, about the Minions-like characters who perform in a girl’s dreams.
LH: And I have a debut YA called Ever Since, which is the closest to what Rocky Pond’s focus will be. It’s
about a teenage girl who was sexually abused when she was young and is now trying to find her voice to
admit it and move forward. It’s so beautiful.
RS: How do you edit a book like that? I think of Are You in the House Alone? this way too; it
speaks to a young person who is in the situation, or in danger of being in the situation, but at the
same time, to those who are just curious. Are You in the House Alone? certainly had its readers
who thought, Ooh, salacious stuff, great. How do you balance that?
LH: Really the right author, I would say. The author of Ever Since, Alena Bruzas, lived it and writes
exquisite prose. I’m so excited by her talent. She writes such real characters, so many different
characters who are all alive, coming off the page. Line by line beauty. She also uses a device of fairy-tale
retellings as empowerment for this main character and uses that in an interesting way. For me, I was
really conscious of wanting the book to be an enjoyable read, even though it’s extremely intense,
traumatic content. She straddled that in an amazing way as well. And the two middle grades that you
mentioned: The Dreamatics by Michelle Cuevas is a fantasy about a girl whose dreams are created by a
whole theater troupe in her head, and it’s also a book about grief. That Michelle can do both of those
things—amazing. It’s cinematic too. Dana Kramaroff’s The Do More Club is my side interest for Rocky
Pond—Jewish content. I’ve become much more involved in my Judaism, and I think there’s room for
more books with Jewish content, so I’m looking for those too.
RS: How did that come about? I’m curious, because I rediscovered my Catholicism in recent
years.
LH: It was when I started dating Peter. He was very involved in the synagogue, and I was a completely
non-practicing Jew. I just started going because he was interested, and I really found the richness in it.
No one was more surprised than me.
RS: I know that Arthur Levine often complains that we don’t get enough books for and about
Jewish kids that don’t have to do with the Holocaust. More contemporary, everyday life fiction.
LH: Yeah, I agree. Although I love reading books about the Holocaust.
RS: It’s the same kind of topic, where you have this horrible, horrible thing that happened, that
has serious moral ramifications, but you still have kids who are into those books.
LH: With a setting like that, it really highlights character. Often the book will highlight someone who has
been heroic, someone who has persevered, and we all want to learn how to be better versions of
ourselves and imagine who would we have been in the same situation. Kids sure do.
RS: Do you think reading can make you a better person?
LH: Yeah, for sure.
RS: How do you think that that works? How does reading make one a better person?
LH: By example. A book will have examples of people making the right choices, being in relationships in
a full way, so you can notice that, and strive to be the same. When kids read books, they’ll latch on to one
that really is aspirational. It helps to truly home in on what you are aspiring to be. When I was a kid, one
of my favorite books was Hope for the Flowers. It’s about a caterpillar who wants to be different from all
the other caterpillars, who are mindlessly climbing a hill. In the end, this striving, dreaming caterpillar
becomes a butterfly.
RS: Don't they all?
LH: That’s a bit of an odd failing of logic. But apparently I so wanted to be something different and be
noticed for my specialness, and that book just put it into words for me.
RS: It said that it was okay for you to have that feeling.
LH: Right.
RS: What do you say to an author who comes up to you at an SCBWI conference and asks what
you’re looking for?
LH: The quick answer is that I’m looking for authentic representations of the mental illness experience
that will make a reader feel seen and offer some gentle guidance. And then I have more specific wish list
stuff. I would love for some of those books to take place in a therapeutic setting, a psychiatric hospital, or
wilderness therapy, just to show readers what the options are. I don’t think that books have focused on
the psychiatric treatment experience as much as they could. That is very interesting to me. And always,
character first.
RS: Always. But also, it sounds like you’re interested in normalizing the mental health journey.
You don’t need to be afraid to ask for help.
LH: We all have our good times and our struggling times, and I want to honor the struggle.
More from Rocky Pond Books

The Do More Club
by Dana Kramaroff
A Jewish boy’s bravery and kindness are tested after an antisemitic
attack on his middle school in this rousing novel-in-verse.
Ever since twelve-year-old Josh Kline found an antisemitic note in
his family’s mailbox in third grade, he’s felt uncomfortable about his
Jewish identity. At a new school where he’s pretty sure he’s the
only Jew, he’s hoping to keep religion out of everything...until the
morning someone sprays swastikas all over the building. That’s
when everything changes.
Fast-paced and conversation-starting, this is an empowering
examination of prejudice, bullying, and how to take the first step
toward change.
The Dreamatics
by Michelle Cuevas
In this exhilarating novel, a fantastical theatre and its troupe
perform a girl’s dreams, until nightmares take over. Will one
devoted stagehand bring joy back into the spotlight?
The Lunarian Grand is a magical theatre with a mind of its own.
The theatre’s troupe, the Dreamatics, grow sets from seeds and
sew costumes that can change an actor’s shape. Each night, they
produce Luna’s spectacular dreams.
But when something devastating happens in Luna’s waking life, the
theatre falls under new management in the form of the Bad
Dreams. It’s up to loyal stagehand Dormir and the Dreamatics to
restore balance.
Are You Mad at Me?
by Tyler and Cody Feder, illus. by Tyler Feder
A very nervous ostrich pushes past her anxiety in this funny,
endearing picture book from the creator of Bodies Are Cool.
When Opal the ostrich is anxious, her neck feels wobbly like a
spaghetti noodle. Her family lovingly calls this “the Noodles,” and
really tries to help. But it’s not easy to calm down when you’re a
worrier—especially when you’re worrying about someone’s opinion
of you.
Now it’s the day of her family’s annual party, and Opal’s in charge
of picking up the triple-layer-double-custard-beet-and-berry tart!
What if she does something wrong? What if somebody gets mad at
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Subject: The Humanities at Your Fingertips
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Bloom with Nevada Humanities:
Nurturing Growth and Unleashing the Power of
Humanities in Nevada
By Claudia Ortega-Lukas
Nevada is a state brimming with diverse cultures, rich history, and vibrant
communities. In the heart of this flourishing tapestry lies an organization that
has touched countless lives and allowed individuals to truly bloom through the
transformative power of the humanities. Welcome to the Nevada Humanities
fundraising campaign, aptly named Bloom with Nevada Humanities,
where the seeds of knowledge, creativity, and empathy are sown, cultivating a
community that celebrates the human experience.
The humanities have the remarkable ability to enrich our lives, foster critical
thinking, and ignite a passion for lifelong learning. However, their survival and
growth depend on the support and investment of individuals like us. By
contributing to the Bloom with Nevada Humanities campaign, we are taking an
active role in ensuring that the humanities continue to flourish and make a
lasting impact on our communities. With a goal of raising $25,000 before June
30, 2023, this campaign aims to provide the necessary resources for Nevada
Humanities to continue blossoming and creating a lasting impact. I invite you
to join me in this endeavor by making a donation that will help sustain and
amplify the transformative power of the humanities in Nevada.
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Injection Site: Making the Vaccine Visible
By Linda Alterwitz
When the first COVID-19 vaccines were first distributed in January 2021, I used
a high-resolution thermal camera to document and track the body’s reaction to
the COVID-19 vaccine. I have, to date, photographed the arms of 140
participants from Nevada at the site of each person’s injection. The
photographs were taken at different stages based on the amount of time since
injection, ranging from 15 minutes to four weeks after receiving the vaccine.
The resulting photographs reveal each participant’s unique immunological
response to the injection, tracking the degree of physical reaction to the virus in
a way that corresponds to their individual physiology. These photographs now
comprise a new exhibition, Injection Site: Making the Vaccine Visible,
that is currently on view through June 25, 2023, at the Front Door Gallery in
the Church Fine Arts building, University of Nevada, Reno.
This series began out of pure fascination of seeing the unique patterns of heat
created by each person’s immunological response to the vaccine. Yet, this visual
intrigue transformed as the world socially responded with divisions in attitudes
toward the vaccine.
READ MORE
You've Names So Many Places Home
By Lindsay Wilson
From the new collection The Day Gives Us so Many Ways to Eat
Frost took its last bite

a week back. Now you drive
out to wander the dry lake
in your old shirt. This wind
a cool sickle in the open
country the wild horses sweep
through. Out here you cairn
your thoughts and thoughts
and thoughts, so much sand
and salt to sift through,
so many low places
in need of snow melt, so many
paths lacking a marker. You’re
not even a minor character
from a myth. Your only story’s
a road atlas that leads you
to this dry shore of cobbled
river rock where a toad
frees its mouth of winter,
which sounds like hardwood
rubbed together.
READ MORE
The Humanities at Your Fingertips
By Kathleen Kuo
“What are the humanities?” As someone who recently passed her three-year
milestone of working at Nevada Humanities, you would think that by now I
would have an answer ready for this question. But I like the spontaneity that
comes with not having a canned elevator pitch—my answer is a genuine
reflection of my current thoughts that shifts depending on who I am speaking
to, just as my own lived understanding of the humanities continues to evolve
over time.
One of the things I love most about working for Nevada Humanities is that we
hold an egalitarian view of the humanities—the humanities are for everyone.
They help us lead fuller lives, shape our everyday thoughts and activities, and
connect us with one another in meaningful ways. As a program manager, I find
myself constantly asking myself how to find ways to share our mission with the
people of Nevada, especially as we continue to navigate through the aftermath
of COVID-19 in our communities and its disruption of our communications and
former routines. One of the ways in which we have sought to address this is
through the creation of our newest program series, Humanities at Play.
READ MORE
How the Humanities Highlight Policy Solutions
By Nancy Brune
A trained social scientist, I have spent much of my professional life analyzing

critical policy challenges facing our communities by collecting data, developing
models, completing quantitative analyses, and quantifying outcomes.
When I joined the Nevada Humanities Board in 2019, I knew that the
organization had celebrated local authors and provided grants to support
public-facing organizations. But admittedly, I had a very limited view of how
humanities programming might inform our understanding of some of the
challenges facing our Nevada communities. However, I immediately discovered
that under the tutelage of the Nevada Humanities’ talented team, the
organization has provided innovative ways to learn about issues relevant to our
communities.
In some instances, Nevada Humanities has invited us to explore, question, and

reflect on issues through visual art. For example, Nevada Humanities supported
a multi-medium exhibition titled Along the Colorado, which explored the
water crisis faced by the seven states who depend on the Colorado River. This
exhibit, which was curated by Las Vegas artist Sapira Cheuk and includes
paintings, mixed media, and video, was prompted by the U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation’s first ever declaration, in August 2021, of a water shortage at Lake
Mead.
READ MORE
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Photo courtesy of Nancy Brune.
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CC: Joanellen Slocumb [jeincline@gmail.com]
Subject: DRAG QUEEN CHILDREN's STORY HOUR

On Wednesday, June 21 4:00 pm at the Incline Village Library, there will be a
public meeting of the Washoe County Library Board.
As a tax-paying resident of Washoe County and Incline Village, I request that this
email be read aloud at the meeting.
. It is my understanding that the books read to the children contain
. It appears that persons leading these events have not been background checked.
children have neither the maturity nor the experience to critically process. It
all Drag Queen Children’s Story Hours be discontinued.
With all due respect,
Joanellen Slocumb
PO Box 3892
Incline Village, NV 89450 Tel: 775 722 8502
(submitted via email on behalf of Joanellen Slocumb June 15, 2023)
From: Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Andrews, John
<JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>
To: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff
[jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: (Washoe County Library): Anthony Mendoza commented on your photo.
Thank you Jeff!

Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 8:45 PM
Cc: Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>
Done!
Thanks for the feedback.
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Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 8:40:59 PM
To: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
I would block. I don’t have any issue with that
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Sorry for the late email. I reposted the KUNR story on our Facebook page. It’s getting some
good and bad comments. Mostly good! But we have one bully who has been commenting nasty
stuff on multiple posts this week. I’m considering blocking him. Louie Enos. I’ve hidden some
of his more gross comments already.
I think it’s important for the public to know that we are being told extra safe and prepared this
year, and the KUNR story does just that!
Also just one alarmist story on Instagram that tagged us.
Chris’s story time tip #4 posted tonight as well.
See you tomorrow! Gonna be an exciting day.
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Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 10:41 AM
Subject: Fw: (Washoe County Library): Anthony Mendoza commented on your photo.
FYI—comments are heating up a bit. Got some good pushback to the bullies from allies though,
so that's good.
Thanks,
Jamie
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To: Cynthia Perine [perinecynthia@gmail.com]; Library Board
Good morning,
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
From: Cynthia Perine <perinecynthia@gmail.com>

Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 7:30:23 AM
Subject: Drag Queen Children's Story Hours
It is my understanding that DRAG QUEEN CHILDREN’S STORY HOURS will be held in

Washoe County Libraries as follows:
I’m distressed to have learned recently that these story hours have been presented in Washoe
County Libraries since 2019.
As a tax-paying residence of Washoe County, this practice raises these concerns in my view:
1. It appears that persons leading these events have not been background checked. It is a
common requirement for persons in contact with children in schools and other publicly funded
2. It is my understanding that the books read to the children contain LGBTQ+content, speak
about gender dysphoria and can be sexually explicit.
The exposure of these elements of thought to the impressionable minds of children in my view
leads to unnecessary confusion. It is information that the children have neither the maturity nor
the experience to process properly. It emphasizes physicality rather than the development of the
moral, intellectual and spiritual identity of these innocent individuals.
For these reasons, I protest the use of tax-payer funded facilities to promote an ideology not
conducive to proper development of young minds, and request that all Drag Queen Children’s
Story Hours be terminated at once.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Perine
7090 Windstar Drive
Reno, NV 89523
775-815-8760
From: Charles Cohn [cohncs2@gmail.com] on behalf of Charles Cohn <cohncs2@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Drag Queen Children's Story Hours!
Dear Mr. Scott,
You obviously did not read my email. I have no interest in a detailed presentation of this
program, nor your reasons as to why these may be useful to our community. I understand what
Drag Queen Children’s Story Hours involve and what their intent is.
In fairness to you, you may have believed in good faith that by providing these activities you
were providing a public service. I’m telling you that in my opinion these activities are not a
public service, but are in fact harmful to your clientele and to our community for reasons I
clearly spelled out. As a tax payer I am urging you to shut them down.
Charles Cohn
On Jun 14, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Good morning,
Thank you for your feedback. We have provided a detailed presentation about this
program.
This link has information about the program, a link to that presentation, and a video of
that presentation.
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/directorstatement-
dragqueenstorytime.php
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
From: Charles Cohn <cohncs2@gmail.com>

Subject: Drag Queen Children's Story Hours!

I’m distressed to have learned recently that these story hours have been presented
in Washoe County Libraries since 2019.
As a tax-paying residence of Washoe County, this practice raises these concerns

in my view:
1. It appears that persons leading these events have not been background checked.
2. It is my understanding that the books read to the children contain
children have neither the maturity nor the experience to process properly. It
all Drag Queen Children’s Story Hours be terminated at once.
Sincerely,
Charles Cohn
9900 Wilbur May Pkwy, Apt 3702
Reno, NV 89521
(916) 599-5864
To: Charles Cohn [cohncs2@gmail.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Drag Queen Children's Story Hours!
Good morning,
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
From: Charles Cohn <cohncs2@gmail.com>


Sincerely,
Charles Cohn
Reno, NV 89521
(916) 599-5864
From: Charles Cohn [cohncs2@gmail.com] on behalf of Charles Cohn <cohncs2@gmail.com>

Sincerely,
Charles Cohn
Reno, NV 89521
(916) 599-5864
CC: Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]
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Thanks for the feedback.
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Jeff
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To: Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]; Burton, L.J.
[LJBurton@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Fwd: RainbowFest Update
Rainbowfest this week!
Jeff Scott
From: Washoe County Library <noreply@libraryaware.com>

Subject: RainbowFest Update
View Online
STARTING
TOMORROW!
RAINBOW
FEST
Our first RainbowFest celebration
is right around the corner. Read on
for a behind-the-scenes look at
how our guest artist prepares for
Drag Story Hour with help from
Washoe County Library staff.
Getting Ready for Drag Story Hour
Join our returning host Christopher Daniels, a.k.a. Miss Ginger
Divine, for an overview of the process of preparing for Drag Story
Hour.
RainbowFest in June
Celebrate Pride this month with RainbowFest.
Downtown Reno
On Thursday, June 15,
RainbowFest launches at the
Downtown Reno Library! The fun
starts at 10:00 am with crafts
and stories until noon, with Drag
Queen Story Hour featuring Miss
Ginger Divine at 10:30. Find
important details on how to
attend at the link below.
Thursday, June 15
RainbowFest: 10 am-noon
Story Hour: 10:30 am
Learn More
North Valleys
The North Valleys Library will
host its first Drag Story Hour at
RainbowFest on Saturday, June
17. Enjoy music, food, crafts,
and stories from 10:00 am to
2:00 pm, with Drag Story Hour
from 10:30-11 am and 1-1:30
pm.
Saturday, June 17
RainbowFest: 10 am-2 pm
Story Hour: 10:30 am & 1 pm
Learn More
SEE OUR FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Rainbow Book Month

From the American Library Association
Each year, the Rainbow Books Committee of the Rainbow

Round Table of the American Library Association selects the
best books of the year to highlight "an array of diverse stories
and identities representing the LGBTQIA+ youth experience..."
The 2023 committee evaluated over 550 titles to select 190

recommendations for kids and teens. Titles owned by Washoe
County Library are featured in the lists below, and you can find
more information about the committee's work, as well as lists
from past years, at glbtrt.ala.org/rainbowbooks.
Rainbow Reads for Preschool Rainbow Reads for Early Elementary
Rainbow Reads for Rainbow Reads for Rainbow Reads for
Upper Elementary Middle School Young Adults
Locations & Hours | Digital Library | Calendar of Events | Catalog Search

Washoe County Library System | 301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 | 775-327-8300
View Online
STARTING
TOMORROW!
RAINBOW
FEST
is right around the corner. Read
on for a behind-the-scenes look
at how our guest artist prepares
for Drag Story Hour with help
from Washoe County Library
staff.
Join our returning host Christopher Daniels, a.k.a. Miss Ginger Divine, for
an overview of the process of preparing for Drag Story Hour.
RainbowFest in June
Downtown Reno
Thursday, June 15
Learn More
North Valleys
from 10:30-11 am and 1-1:30
pm.
Saturday, June 17
Learn More
Rainbow Book Month

Each year, the Rainbow Books Committee of the Rainbow Round

Table of the American Library Association selects the best books of
the year to highlight "an array of diverse stories and identities
representing the LGBTQIA+ youth experience..."

County Library are featured in the lists below, and you can find more
information about the committee's work, as well as lists from past
years, at glbtrt.ala.org/rainbowbooks.

View Online
STARTING
TOMORROW!
RAINBOW
FEST
is right around the corner. Read
on for a behind-the-scenes look
at how our guest artist prepares
for Drag Story Hour with help
from Washoe County Library
staff.
Join our returning host Christopher Daniels, a.k.a. Miss Ginger Divine, for
an overview of the process of preparing for Drag Story Hour.
RainbowFest in June
Downtown Reno
Thursday, June 15
Learn More
North Valleys
from 10:30-11 am and 1-1:30
pm.
Saturday, June 17
Learn More
Rainbow Book Month

Each year, the Rainbow Books Committee of the Rainbow Round

Table of the American Library Association selects the best books of
the year to highlight "an array of diverse stories and identities
representing the LGBTQIA+ youth experience..."

County Library are featured in the lists below, and you can find more
information about the committee's work, as well as lists from past
years, at glbtrt.ala.org/rainbowbooks.

To: Catherine Neely [dpdavismom@yahoo.com]; Library Board
Good morning,
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
From: Catherine Neely <dpdavismom@yahoo.com>

Please refrain from exposing our children to

the drag queens. Drag queens are fun and
entertaining for adults but not for children.
This is confusing for kids. Let them grow up
before
exposing them to the oddities of the world.
Catherine Neely
Grandmother
From: Catherine Neely [dpdavismom@yahoo.com] on behalf of Catherine Neely
<dpdavismom@yahoo.com>
Please refrain from exposing our children to

the drag queens. Drag queens are fun and
entertaining for adults but not for children.
This is confusing for kids. Let them grow up
before
exposing them to the oddities of the world.
Catherine Neely
Grandmother
To: Bruce Parks [bruce122@ymail.com]
Subject: Re: Answers
Good afternoon Mr. Parks,
Please accept my apology for the delayed response to your questions.
The position has been vacant since the resignation of Trustee Stoess and lack of quorum that
followed. The vacancy was not filled from the first pool of applicants and was reopened
because our newest Commissioner, Commissioner Clark, requested that we reopen the
recruitment to ensure that it was properly advertised, and candidates had adequate time to
submit applications for consideration. The item was pushed to a later date to provide more
time for adequate notification of applicants.
We have notified all applicants that the item will be on the agenda at the June 20, 2023 BCC
meeting. We look forward to hearing from the applicants on that date.
Thank you,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
System
From: Bruce Parks <bruce122@ymail.com>

Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 11:23 AM
Subject: Answers
Dear Jamie,
Thank you so very much for the timely response. I very much appreciate the answer to one of my
questions. I am anxiously awaiting the answers to the remaining three questions. I look forward to your
response. Thank you.
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
From: Bradley, Carissa [CBradley@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Bradley, Carissa
<CBradley@washoecounty.gov>
CC: Enfield, Gabrielle [GEnfield@washoecounty.gov]; Bunkowski, Amber
[ABunkowski@washoecounty.gov]; Soulam, Lauren [LSoulam@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: ARPA-SLFRF Award Details - Book Vending Machines
Attachments: WC GM Conflict of Interest Form.pdf; Application Budget Template.xlsx; New
ARPA Project Overview.pdf; Internal Project Application Questions ARPA.docx
Hello Jeff,
Congratulations! Your department has been selected to receive ARPA-SLFRF funding to support Book
Vending Machines in the amount of $50,000!
This item will be heard at the July 11th, 2023, Board of County Commissioners meeting (changed from
6/27 to account for FY24 carryforward). The award is preliminary until the Board has approved the
funding.
In the meantime, attached is a project questionnaire, budget template, conflict of interest form, and an
overview of managing a Washoe County ARPA-funded project. The overview includes federal
procurement reminders, reporting deadlines, and some helpful eCivis navigation tips. Please fill out the
questionnaire, budget, and conflict of interest forms before June 30 th which you can send via email to
ARPAprojects@washoecounty.gov or directly back to me.
All ARPA-funded projects are managed through eCivis, the County’s grant management software. I am
sending you a direct award through the system shortly, which will prompt you to accept the award.
Please enter your information and accept it at your earliest convenience.
Next Steps:
1. Identify who from your team should be the primary reporting contact so that I can send the eCivis
link to their email. Reply to this email with the person.
2. After, they’ll receive an email from eCivis shortly initiating a direct award – Accept the Award
3. Complete the required forms and email back by June 30th
4. Board approval on July 11th, 2023
5. Attend New Project Lead Training: Wednesday, July 12 th @ 2:00 pm – this will include eCivis
navigation, overview of procurement requirements, overview of ARPA-SLFRF reporting
requirements, and a general Q/A as necessary. Invite to follow
6. Kickoff meeting scheduling (after BCC approval and forms are complete) – please let me know
who from your office should be included in the kickoff meeting after BCC approval.
We’re looking forward to working with you to implement your project! In the meantime, please let me
know if you have any questions or concerns.
Cheers,
Carissa
Carissa Bradley, MPA (she/her)

Grants and Community Program Analyst
Community Reinvestment Program | Office of the County Manager
cbradley@washoecounty.gov
Work Cell: 775-895-4154
1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg. A, Reno, NV 89512
WASHOE COUNTY GRANTS MANAGEMENT
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to avoid the actuality, as well as the appearance, of a conflict of interest or breach
of trust by County officials or employees. A conflict of interest finding damages the reputation and credibility
of the County and can jeopardize future grant awards. Further, the appearance of a conflict of interest can be
just as damaging to the County’s reputation and credibility as an actual conflict.
This conflict of interest policy refers to conflicts of interest that arise when Washoe County expends funds
under a grant award. These decisions include selection of a sub-recipient or procurements as described in 2
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 200 Section 200.318.
1. No officer, employee, or agent of the County shall have any arrangement concerning prospective
employment that will, or may be reasonably expected to, bias the design, conduct, or reporting of a grant
funded project on which he or she is engaged in the selection, award or administration.
2. County officials, employees, agents, and sub-recipients shall not engage in the selection, award or
administration of grant funds that might result in, or create the appearance of:
• Using his or her official position for private gain

• Giving preferential treatment to any person or organization
• Losing complete independence or impartiality
• Making an official decision outside of official channels
• Affecting adversely public confidence in the grant funded program in particular and the County in
general.
3. No officer, employee, or agent of Washoe County shall participate in selection, award or administration
of a contract (including sub-grants) supported by grant funds if there is an actual conflict of interest, or if
there is an apparent conflict of interest. Such conflicts arise when:
• The employee, officer, or agent,

• Any member of his or her immediate family,
• His or her partner, or
• An organization, which employs or is about to employ any of the above,
• Has a financial interest in the firm selected for award.
4. County officers, employees, and agents will neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of
monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or parties to sub-agreements.
5. Employees shall not engage in any employment, activity or enterprise which has been determined to be
inconsistent, incompatible or in conflict with their duties as Washoe County officers and employees, or
with the duties, functions or responsibilities of their appointing authorities or departments by which they
are employed.
Page 2
Washoe County Grants Management
Conflict of Interest
6. County officers, employees, or agents shall guard against real, apparent, or potential Organizational
Conflict of Interest (OCI) that might arise around how the county expends funds under a grant award,
and where actual or apparent OCI might exist, take steps to neutralize or mitigate that OCI as best as
possible.
Organizational Conflict of Interest generally falls into one of three categories:
1. Biased ground rules – contractor sets the “ground rules” for a procurement (e.g., writing a statement of
work, specifications, or technical direction for the procurement), which appears to skew the competition
in favor of the contractor.
2. Impaired objectivity – contractor’s work under a contract requires the contractor to evaluate their own or
a competitor’s proposals or past performance; and
3. Unequal access to information – contractor has access to nonpublic information as part of its
performance of a contract, which may provide the contractor (or an affiliate) with an unfair competitive
advantage in current or future procurements.
The awarding agency may in regulation provide additional prohibitions relative to real, apparent, or potential
conflicts of interest. The grantee department must disclose in writing any potential conflict of interest to County
Grants Management, and to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in accordance with applicable
Federal awarding agency policy.
Any violation of this policy may result in administrative or disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Washoe County Grants Management Conflict of Interest
Policy. I have read the document in its entirety and understand its requirements. I have also received access to
a copy of the Washoe County Grants Management Policy Manual at http://eww/manager/Pages/Grants-
Division.aspx. If I have questions, I understand it is my responsibility to contact my Supervisor, Division
Director, or the County Grants Administrator for clarification.
________________________________________ ________________________________________
Employee – Print Name Employee Signature Date:
________________________________________ ________________________________________
Supervisor – Print Name Supervisor Signature Date:
________________________________________ ________________________________________
Department Head – Print Name Department Head Signature Date:
Department
Project Name
A: Salary: Positions to be supported (if any) under the proposed award and brief description of the duties assigned for this project:
Title G/L Account Position Description/Role in the Project Unit Cost Unit Total
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Salaries Subtotal: $ -
B: Fringe: Employee benefits such as medical, dental, retirement etc. that the employer must pay per employee. Fringe should be listed for each
position listed above.
Title G/L Account Type of Benefits Cost Fringe % Total
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Fringe Subtotal: $ -
C: Travel: Provide the purpose of travel. All listed travel must be necessary for the performance of the award objectives. Travel does not include
mileage. Mileaage should be captured in "Other"
Description G/L Account Event, Location Total
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Travel Subtotal: $ -
D. Equipment: Equipment is generally defined as an item with an acquisition cost greater than $5,000 and a useful life expectancy of more than one
year.
Description G/L Account Purpose and Need Unit Cost Units Total
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Equipment Subtotal: $ -
E. Supplies: Supplies are generally defined as an item with an acquisition cost of $4,999 or less and a useful life expectancy of less than one year.
Supplies are generally consumed during the project performance period.
Description G/L Account Purpose and Need Unit Cost Unit Total
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Supplies Subtotal: $ -
F. Contractual: Contractual will cover the costs of subcontractors or subrecipients other than the Prime Applicant.
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Contractual Subtotal: $ -
G. Other: Other costs are items required for the project which do not fit clearly into the other categories. Examples are conference fees,
subscription costs, printing costs, etc.
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Other Total: $ -
Total Direct Costs $ -

Approved Indirect: 0% $ -
Project Budget Total $ -

G/L Account G/L Acct Long Text
710100 Professional Services
710101 Lab Testing Services
710102 Pathology
710103 Radiology
710104 Toxicology Expense
710105 Medical Services
710108 MD Consultants
710109 Dispatch Services
710110 Contracted/Temp Services
710111 Volunteer Stipend
710115 Professional Engineering Services
710119 Subrecipient Payments
710120 Legal Fees
710121 Mediation Expense
710130 Overhead - Professional Services
710139 Financial Consulting Services
710140 Banking Services
710141 Investment Services
710142 Property Tax Processing Fee
710145 Billing & Collection Services
710148 Investment Expense - Dedicated Investments
710149 Investment Pool Allocated Expense
710150 Planning & Study Consulting Services
710155 Lobbying Services
710200 Service Contract
710201 Laundry Services
710202 Custodial Contracts
710203 Landscape Maint. Agreements
710204 Security Contracts
710205 Repairs and Maintenance
710206 Snow Removal
710210 Software Maintenance
710212 Software Subscription
710215 Operating Contracts
710300 Operating Supplies
710301 Tires
710302 Small Tools and Tool Allowance
710308 Animal Supplies
710310 Parts and Supplies
710311 Supplies and Inventory Usage
710312 Special Dept Expense
710314 Library Materials
710315 Library Materials - Juvenile
710316 Library Current Titles
710317 Library Materials Updates
710318 Library Inter Loan Replacements
710319 Chemical Supplies
710320 Road and Bridge Material
710321 Salt and Sand
710322 Gravel
710323 Asphalt
710324 Seal Material
710325 Signs and Markers
710326 Traffic Calming Expense
710334 Copy Machine Expense
710335 Copy Machine-Copy Charges
710347 Medical Supplies
710350 Office Supplies
710355 Books and Subscriptions
710360 Postage
710361 Express and Courier
710370 Irrigation Supplies
710371 Horticulture Supplies
710372 Weed Abatement
710373 Tree Program
710374 Tailhead/Trail Maintenance
710391 Fuel & Lube
710400 Payments to Other Agencies
710401 Apportionments: Reno and Sparks
710402 Settlement Payments
710403 Service Contract Reno
710404 Community Support Private
710405 Donations to Others
710411 Do Not Use
710412 Do Not Use
710413 Do Not Use
710414 Do Not Use
710415 Do Not Use
710490 Interlocal Expense - Intra-fund
710500 Other Expense
710501 Radio Equipment Install
710502 Printing
710503 Licenses & Permits
710504 Registration
710505 Rental Equipment
710506 Dept Insurance Deductible
710507 Network and Data Lines
710508 Telephone Land Lines
710509 Seminars and Meetings
710510 Legal/Defense/Subro Expen
710511 Support Service - Reim
710512 Auto Expense
710513 Property Losses
710514 Regulatory Assessments
710515 Unemployment Claims Paid
710516 Workmens Comp Paid Claims
710519 Cellular Phone
710520 Changes To Pending Claims
710522 Legal Settlement
710523 Tenant relocation
710524 Utility relocation
710525 Well Mitigation Expense
710529 Dues
710535 Credit Card Fees
710536 Interest Expense
710546 Advertising
710550 Small Differences
710551 Cash Discounts Lost
710552 Moving Costs
710553 Pre-Employment Physicals
710561 Lunch Program
710563 Recruitment
710570 Claims Mgmt Fee
710571 Safety Expense
710573 Distrib To Beneficiaries
710575 Personal Use
710577 Uniforms & Special Clothing
710578 Training Expense Reimbursement
710579 Education Expense Reimbursement
710585 Undesignated Budget
710590 Bad Debt Expense
710591 Property Tax Refunds
710592 Nutrition Program
710593 Auto Physical Dmge Loss
710594 Insurance Premium
710595 Excess Insur & Bond Prem
710596 General Liab Adjusting
710597 General Liability Loss
710598 Telecomm Charge-out contra
710600 LT Lease-Office Space
710610 LT Lease-Land/Parking
710620 LT Lease-Equipment
710700 Health Care
710701 Emergency Shelter Care
710702 Sibling Placement
710703 Biologicals
710704 Burials
710705 Ambulance
710707 Domiciliary Care
710708 Foster Care Home
710709 Therapeutic Foster Care
710710 Foster Care Respite
710711 Independent Living
710712 Family Preservation
710713 Post Adoption Referral Service
710714 Referral Services
710715 Higher Level of Care
710719 HCAP CDS payments
710720 Inpatient
710721 Outpatient
710722 Clinic
710723 Emergency
710724 Nursing Home
710725 Nursing Home: Match
710726 Home Studies
710727 Social Summary
710728 ICPC Home Study
710729 Mental Health Assessment
710730 Substance Abuse Assessment
710734 Residence Assistance
710736 Indigent Accident Fund
710737 Detention Center Indigent Med Service
710740 Health Insurance Premium
710741 Life Insurance Premium
710742 Vision Administrative Fees
710743 Medical Claims Administration Fees
710744 Reinsurance Premium
710745 PPO Network Provider Premium
710746 Retiree Life Insurance Premiums
710747 Cobra Administration Fees
710748 Prescription Insurance Claims
710749 HRA Contributions to Retirees
710750 HMO Insurance Premiums - Active
710751 HMO Insurance Premiums - Retiree
710752 Group Insurance Premiums - Active
710753 Group Insurance Premiums - Retiree
710754 Self Funded Group Prem-Active
710755 Self Funded Group Prem-Retirees
710756 Cobra and HMP Premiums - Active
710757 Cobra and Group Premiums - Active
710758 Claims Admin - Dental - Retiree
710759 Claims Admin - Dental - Active
710760 PEBS Premium Subsidy
710761 PEBS Premium-Washoe Med
710762 Dental Claims Administration Fees
710763 Medical Claims
710764 Dental Claims
710765 Rx Claims
710766 Vision Claims
710770 Prior Year Claims
710771 Medical Claims - Active
710772 Medical Claims - Retiree
710773 Dental Claims - Active
710774 Dental Claims - Retiree
710775 Prescription Plan-Active
710776 Prescription Plan-Retiree
710777 Vision Claims - Active
710778 Vision Claims -Retiree
710799 Group Insurance Claims
710800 Judicial
710836 Transcript Cost-Indigent Appeals
710837 Court Reporter/Transcript
710838 Court Reporter Per Diem
710839 Court Appointed Attys
710842 Psychiatric Evaluations
710843 Drug/Alcohol Evaluations
710844 Juvenile Sex Offender Evaluations
710846 Grand Jury Fees
710852 Investigation
710855 Jury Trials
710862 Interpreters
710868 Medical Exam
710869 Juror Parking
710871 Placement
710872 Food Purchases
710873 Adoption Subsidy
710874 Pre Adoption Home
710875 Relative Placement
710876 KinGap Subsidy
710878 Sexual Assault Victims
710887 Witness Fees - NRS
710888 Witness Fees - Expert
710900 Loss on Disposal of Land
710901 XC - Loss on disposal of fixed asset
710995 Gain/Loss on disposal of fixed assets
710996 Gain on Post-Capitalization of Fixed Assets
710997 Loss on Fixed Asset Impairment
710998 Loss on F/A Transfer to Govtl Fund
711008 Combined Utilities
711010 Utilities
711011 Waste Removal
711018 Sewer
711019 Water
711020 Water/Sewer
711021 Stormwater Expense
711040 Natural Gas
711050 Propane
711060 Heating Oil - Diesel
711065 Unleaded Gasoline
711070 Reformulated Gas
711100 ESD Asset Management
711111 Preventable Repairs
711112 Special Modifications
711113 Equipment Services Replacement
711114 Equipment Services Operation and Maintenance
711115 Equipment Services Motor Pool
711116 Equipment Services Vehicle Lease Charge
711117 Equipment Services Fuel Charge
711119 Property & Liability Billings
711150 Internal Services
711210 Travel
711211 Extradition Travel
711212 Meals and Lodging
711213 Travel - Non County Personnel
711300 Cash Over Short
711399 ProCard in Process
711400 Overhead - General Fund
711410 Overhead - Administration
711420 Overhead - Supply Allocation
711430 Overhead - Risk
711501 Land Improvements nonCapital
711502 Buildings and Improvements nonCapital
711503 Road Bridge non Capital
711504 Equipment nonCapital
711505 Intangibles nonCapital
711507 Vehicles nonCapital
711508 Computers nonCapital
711509 Computer Software nonCapital
711510 Communication Equip nonCapital
711511 Rescue,Safety Equipment nonCapital
711512 Medical Equipment nonCapital
711513 Special Apparatus nonCapital
711514 CIP Writeoff / Reclass
711519 Asset Impairment Loss
711900 GW: Donated Expend Serv-Suply
711901 GW Donated Expend Fed/Serv-Supl
711903 GW:Amortization Bond Issuance Cost
720000 Deprecation Expense
720001 XC - Amortization of Intangibles
720002 Deprecation Expense - Manual
720003 XC - Amortization of Intangibles-Govtl
729000 GW: Gain / Loss on Fixed Asset Disposal
729001 GW: Gain on Post-Capitalization of Fixed Assets
770001 Allocated Expense Labor
770002 Allocated Expense Benefits
770003 Allocated Expense Services-Supplies
770004 Allocated Expense Capital
780000 XC - SAP Land Expense
780001 XC - SAP Land Improvements Expense
780002 XC - SAP Buildings / Improvements Expense
780003 XC - SAP Infrastructure Expense
780004 XC - SAP Equipment Expense
780005 XC - SAP Intangibles Expense
780006 XZ - P&L Effect of F/A Transactions
781000 Land
781001 Land Improvements Capital
781002 Buildings and Improvements Capital
781003 Road,Bridge Capital
781004 Equipment Capital
781005 Intangibles Capital
781006 Major Repairs Capital
781007 Vehicles Capital
781008 Computers Capital
781009 Computer Software Capital
781010 Communications Equipment Capital
781011 Rescue,Safety Equipment Capital
781012 Medical Equipment Capital
781013 Special Apparatus Capital
781050 CIP exp-Use 781500
781080 Construction Contracts
781090 Don Cap Use 781502
781100 Lease Deposit Paid
781500 XC - CIP - Conversion (DO NOT USE)
781501 GW Donated Expend Fed/Capital
781502 xc-GW Donated Expend Capital
789001 Capital Contra-Salaries
789002 Capital Contra-Benefits
789003 Capital Contra-Services,Supplies
789004 Capital Contra-Capital Outlay
789005 Capital Contra-Capitalized Interest
789100 Lease Deposit Paid-Contra
789881 Budget Capital Contra-Salaries
789882 Budget Capital Contra-Benefits
789883 Budget Capital Contra-Services Supplies
789884 Budget Capital Contra-Capital Outlay
789885 Budget Capital Contra-Capitlz Interest
789997 Contra Capital Asset budget only
789998 Capital Projects Beginning Balance - Pentamation
789999 Capital AUC Settlements
791101 Bond Issuance Costs
791102 Amortization Refunding Charges (Credit)
791103 Bond Discount
791104 Call Premium
791105 Bond Underwriter Fees
791106 Other Financing Uses.
791107 Arbitrage Charges
791110 Payment to Escrow for Refunded Debt
791111 Payment of Principal for Refunded Debt
791190 GW: Loss on early debt exting.
792100 Principal
792200 Interest - Bonds
792300 Debt Service Fees
792400 Other Fiscal Charges - Debt Service
792600 Refund to Property Owners
792800 Budg Contra-Principal Payments
793100 Non-operating Payments to Other Agencies
793101 Non-operating Exp - Miscellaneous
811001 Transfer to General
812002 Transfer to Health
812004 Transfer to Library Expansion
812005 Transfer to Animal Services
812009 Transfer to Regional PS Training Center
812010 Transfer to Regional Communication System
812011 Transfer to Truckee Rvr Flood Mgmt Infrastructure
812021 Transfer to Indigent Tax Levy
812025 Transfer to Senior Services
812028 Transfer to Child Protective Services
812064 Transfer to May Foundation
812066 Transfer To Cen TM Remediation District
812080 Transfer to TMFPD General Fund
812083 Transfer to SFPD 474 Emergency Fund
812085 xc Transfer to SFPD 474 Retiree Health Benefits
812086 Transfer to TMFPD Emergency Fund
812087 Transfer to SFPD 474 General Fund
812088 xc Transfer to TMFPD Retiree Health Benefits
812095 xc Transfer to Retiree Health Benefits
812096 xc Transfer to Accrued Benefits
812216 Transfer to Roads Fund
812230 Transfer to Regional Permits-F230
812270 Transfer to Other Restricted Fund
813001 Transfer to Debt Service
813170 xc Transfer to SAD 17 North Hills Blvd
813210 xc Transfer to SAD 21 Cold Springs
813270 xc Transfer to SAD 27 Osage Placerville
813300 xc Transfer to SAD 30 Antelope Valley Road
813400 Transfer to SAD Debt Funds
813790 xc Transfer to SAD Surplus
813886 xc Transfer to TMFPD Debt Service
814083 Transfer to TMFPD Capital
814089 Transfer to Capital Facilities
814090 Transfer to Parks Construction Tax
814092 Transfer to Public Works Construction
814094 xc Transfer to Infrastructure Fund
814096 xc Transfer to Alturas Power Mitigation
814097 xxx
814300 xc Transfer to SAD 30 Construction
814310 xcTransfer to SAD 31 Constr-Spearhead/Running Bear
814430 Transfer to Regional Permits Capital
814450 xc Transfer to Stormwater Impact Fee Fund
815020 Transfer to Golf Course
815060 Transfer to Building and Safety
815068 Transfer to STMGID
815166 Transfer to Water Resources
816018 Transfer to Health Benefits
816019 Transfer to Risk Management
816069 Transfer to Equipment Services
816080 Transfer to TMFPD Health Benefits
816082 Transfer to TMFPD Workers' Compensation
817000 Transfer to Other Funds
817230 Transfer to SAD 23 Debt
817427 Transfer to RTC Citifare Transit Services
817429 Transfer to RTC Tahoe Area Rapid Transit
817431 Transfer to RTC Metro Planning
818000 Transfer to Intrafund
818900 Asset Transfers
818999 GW:Capital Asset Transfer
820000 Contingency
821000 Budget Shortfall Reduction
890000 GW: Indirect Expenses
NEW ARPA PROJECT OVERVIEW
GENERAL ARPA-SLFRF REQUIREMENTS

Funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026. Treasury defines
obligations as “an order placed for property and services and entering into contracts, subawards, and similar
transactions that require payment.” Please work diligently to obligate your funds (through a PO, contract, or
some other service agreement) in a timely manner to avoid deobligation or loss of funds for Washoe County.
REPORTING
There are various reporting requirements for ARPA projects including quarterly activity and financial reports,
project impact reports, and closeout reports. The form can be found on the SharePoint or the project’s eCivis
Files. For more information see: Internal Project Reporting Instructions
• Activity Reports – Due Quarterly | Template Form

• Financial Reports – Due Quarterly
Financial Reports are coordinated by the Community Reinvestment Fiscal Compliance Officer. The FCO
will review the project’s quarterly expenses, procurement documents, and any questioned costs. The FCO
will then generate a report for the IO and request the project lead’s signature that the report is accurate.
The project lead will attach the signed report in eCivis.
• Final Activity and Financial Report – Due the last quarter of the award period | Template Form
• Closeout Report -- Due 90 days after award performance period end date. This includes any final
financials that hit the award IO and a Project Impact Report. | Template Form
REPORTING DEADLINES
Unless otherwise notified, the project lead will report on activity and financials of the project on these dates.
• October 20th, 2023 • April 20th, 2025
• January 20th, 2024 • July 20th, 2025
• April 20th, 2024 • October 20th, 2025
• July 20th, 2024 • January 20th, 2026
• January 20th, 2025 • October 20th, 2026
GRANT AMENDMENTS
Should the project need a budget increase, change of budget categories, or extension of performance period, a
grant amendment should be submitted. If the amendment includes a request to increase the budgeted amount,
this will be evaluated by the Community Reinvestment Manager and will seek approval from the County
Manager. If the amendment results in a cross-functional or cross-fund fiscal impact or increases the project
award over $500,000, this will need to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
eCivis Amendment Instructions | Grant Amendment Form
ARPAprojects@washoecounty.gov
CLOSEOUTS
After your project has been completed, you’ll complete a Project Impact Report and submit a Closeout Report
through eCivis. Closeout Instructions - eCivis
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
Given that ARPA-SLFRF funds are federally sourced, the funds must follow 2CFR200 Uniform Guidance
procurement rules. To aid in this process, Procurement Forms must be attached to all purchases made using
ARPA-SLFRF funds over $5,000. Feel free to use these forms for any other federal awards your department is
managing. For more information about procurement, please contact Purchasing@washoecounty.gov
Micro Purchase Small Purchase Sole Source Sealed Bid Competitive Purchase
Under $50,000 $50,001 to Purchase Over $100,000 Over $100,000
$99,999 Over $50,001
Form Form Form Form Form
• Explore cost • 2-3 vendor • Complete WC • Typical for • Work with

effective pricing. quotes Sole Source construction Purchasing to
• No formal quotes • Collect vendor Request Form projects. develop an
required but use Unique Entity • Collect UEI and • Work with RFP/RFQ
your best Identifier SAM.gov Purchasing to • Collect UEI and
judgement on (UEI#) and registration develop an SAM.gov
reasonableness. verify SAM.gov RFP/RFQ registration
registration • Collect UEI and
SAM.gov
registration
eCIVIS
To access your eCivis Portal use this link: https://portal.ecivis.com/#/login
You will use eCivis to report quarterly, close your award, submit grant amendments, and manage the team.
• Please add everyone to your project team that needs to access your reporting. Add
ARPAprojects@washoecounty.gov to assist award technical assistance.
RESOURCES: All of the resources related to the project award can be found on the Community Reinvestment
SharePoint on Inside Washoe or in your Award Files.
QUESTIONS:
Financial: Amber Bunkowski abunkowski@washoecounty.gov
General Programmatic/Reporting: Carissa Bradley cbradley@washoecounty.gov
CC: ARPAprojects@washoecounty.gov
ARPA-SLFRF Round 2 Internal Application Questions
Department/Division
Project Title
Funding Amount:
Start Date
End Date
Contact Person/Email
Project Description / Scope of Work Supported by Federal Funds
What is the total expected capital expenditure, including pre-development costs, if

applicable?
Brief description of structure and objectives of assistance program(s), including public

health or negative economic impact experienced.
Brief description of recipient’s approach to ensuring that response is reasonable and

proportional to a public health or negative economic impact of Covid-19.
Describe how the project, service, or intervention addresses the identified need or
impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Budget Narrative: The budget narrative needs to provide details of how all costs were
determined and how all funds will be spent. The narrative must provide details of each
line item in the budget including how the cost estimate was determined. Please use this
to describe your budget categories (Salary, Fringe, Supplies, Equipment, Contract, etc)
from the Budget Template spreadsheet.
Describe your project timeline. Include project milestones and major expenditures.
Funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 2026.
Treasury defines obligation as “an order placed for property and services and entering
into contracts, subawards, and similar transactions that require payment.”
What is the project’s intended purpose and outcome? What metrics will be tracked and
could be shared with the public? Please include your suggested performance measures
to be used to monitor and track key performance measures.
LOGIC MODEL / Project Evaluation Report

Departments are required to submit quarterly updates on key performance indicators
established in the scoping phase of the project. The general template of these reports
will look like below. Enter your project’s goals, objectives, outputs, outcomes, and
metrics used to track.
ARPA-SLFRF Project Evaluation Report
Goal Objective Outputs Outcomes Metrics Used
Overarching aim of your Specific achievements that Tangible deliverables Changes in behavior, What is your project
program. contribute towards reaching from the project. attitudes, perceptions, tracking? (Usage? # of
the goal(s). When writing knowledge, skills, and/or people served?)
objectives remember to make behaviors as a result of your
them S.M.A.R.T.: Specific, project.
Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, and Time-Bound.
Goal #1 Objective 1a Objective 1 a Outcome 1a Metric
Objective 1b Objective 1b Outcome 1b
Goal #2
Goal #3
From: Bradley, Carissa [CBradley@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Bradley, Carissa
<CBradley@washoecounty.gov>
CC: Enfield, Gabrielle [GEnfield@washoecounty.gov]; Bunkowski, Amber
Subject: ARPA-SLFRF Award Details - Sierra View Library Furniture
Attachments: WC GM Conflict of Interest Form.pdf; Application Budget Template.xlsx; New
ARPA Project Overview.pdf; Internal Project Application Questions ARPA.docx
Hello Jeff,
Congratulations! Your department has been selected to receive ARPA-SLFRF funding to support Sierra
View Library Furniture in the amount of $100,000!
This item will be heard at the July 11th, 2023, Board of County Commissioners meeting (changed from
6/27 to account for FY24 carryforward). The award is preliminary until the Board has approved the
funding.
In the meantime, attached is a project questionnaire, budget template, conflict of interest form, and an
overview of managing a Washoe County ARPA-funded project. The overview includes federal
procurement reminders, reporting deadlines, and some helpful eCivis navigation tips. Please fill out the
questionnaire, budget, and conflict of interest forms before June 30 th which you can send via email to
ARPAprojects@washoecounty.gov or directly back to me.
All ARPA-funded projects are managed through eCivis, the County’s grant management software. I am
sending you a direct award through the system shortly, which will prompt you to accept the award.
Please enter your information and accept it at your earliest convenience.
Next Steps:
1. Identify who from your team should be the primary reporting contact so that I can send the eCivis
link to their email. Reply to this email with the person.
2. After, they’ll receive an email from eCivis shortly initiating a direct award – Accept the Award
3. Complete the required forms and email back by June 30th
4. Board approval on July 11th, 2023
5. Attend New Project Lead Training: Wednesday, July 12 th @ 2:00 pm – this will include eCivis
navigation, overview of procurement requirements, overview of ARPA-SLFRF reporting
requirements, and a general Q/A as necessary. Invite to follow
6. Kickoff meeting scheduling (after BCC approval and forms are complete) – please let me know
who from your office should be included in the kickoff meeting after BCC approval.
We’re looking forward to working with you to implement your project! In the meantime, please let me
know if you have any questions or concerns.
Cheers,
Carissa
Carissa Bradley, MPA (she/her)

Grants and Community Program Analyst
Community Reinvestment Program | Office of the County Manager
cbradley@washoecounty.gov
Work Cell: 775-895-4154
1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg. A, Reno, NV 89512
WASHOE COUNTY GRANTS MANAGEMENT
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to avoid the actuality, as well as the appearance, of a conflict of interest or breach
of trust by County officials or employees. A conflict of interest finding damages the reputation and credibility
of the County and can jeopardize future grant awards. Further, the appearance of a conflict of interest can be
just as damaging to the County’s reputation and credibility as an actual conflict.
This conflict of interest policy refers to conflicts of interest that arise when Washoe County expends funds
under a grant award. These decisions include selection of a sub-recipient or procurements as described in 2
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 200 Section 200.318.
1. No officer, employee, or agent of the County shall have any arrangement concerning prospective
employment that will, or may be reasonably expected to, bias the design, conduct, or reporting of a grant
funded project on which he or she is engaged in the selection, award or administration.
2. County officials, employees, agents, and sub-recipients shall not engage in the selection, award or
administration of grant funds that might result in, or create the appearance of:
• Using his or her official position for private gain

• Giving preferential treatment to any person or organization
• Losing complete independence or impartiality
• Making an official decision outside of official channels
• Affecting adversely public confidence in the grant funded program in particular and the County in
general.
3. No officer, employee, or agent of Washoe County shall participate in selection, award or administration
of a contract (including sub-grants) supported by grant funds if there is an actual conflict of interest, or if
there is an apparent conflict of interest. Such conflicts arise when:
• The employee, officer, or agent,

• Any member of his or her immediate family,
• His or her partner, or
• An organization, which employs or is about to employ any of the above,
• Has a financial interest in the firm selected for award.
4. County officers, employees, and agents will neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of
monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or parties to sub-agreements.
5. Employees shall not engage in any employment, activity or enterprise which has been determined to be
inconsistent, incompatible or in conflict with their duties as Washoe County officers and employees, or
with the duties, functions or responsibilities of their appointing authorities or departments by which they
are employed.
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Washoe County Grants Management
Conflict of Interest
6. County officers, employees, or agents shall guard against real, apparent, or potential Organizational
Conflict of Interest (OCI) that might arise around how the county expends funds under a grant award,
and where actual or apparent OCI might exist, take steps to neutralize or mitigate that OCI as best as
possible.
Organizational Conflict of Interest generally falls into one of three categories:
1. Biased ground rules – contractor sets the “ground rules” for a procurement (e.g., writing a statement of
work, specifications, or technical direction for the procurement), which appears to skew the competition
in favor of the contractor.
2. Impaired objectivity – contractor’s work under a contract requires the contractor to evaluate their own or
a competitor’s proposals or past performance; and
3. Unequal access to information – contractor has access to nonpublic information as part of its
performance of a contract, which may provide the contractor (or an affiliate) with an unfair competitive
advantage in current or future procurements.
The awarding agency may in regulation provide additional prohibitions relative to real, apparent, or potential
conflicts of interest. The grantee department must disclose in writing any potential conflict of interest to County
Grants Management, and to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in accordance with applicable
Federal awarding agency policy.
Any violation of this policy may result in administrative or disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Washoe County Grants Management Conflict of Interest
Policy. I have read the document in its entirety and understand its requirements. I have also received access to
a copy of the Washoe County Grants Management Policy Manual at http://eww/manager/Pages/Grants-
Division.aspx. If I have questions, I understand it is my responsibility to contact my Supervisor, Division
Director, or the County Grants Administrator for clarification.
________________________________________ ________________________________________
Employee – Print Name Employee Signature Date:
________________________________________ ________________________________________
Supervisor – Print Name Supervisor Signature Date:
________________________________________ ________________________________________
Department Head – Print Name Department Head Signature Date:
Department
Project Name
A: Salary: Positions to be supported (if any) under the proposed award and brief description of the duties assigned for this project:
Title G/L Account Position Description/Role in the Project Unit Cost Unit Total
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Salaries Subtotal: $ -
B: Fringe: Employee benefits such as medical, dental, retirement etc. that the employer must pay per employee. Fringe should be listed for each
position listed above.
Title G/L Account Type of Benefits Cost Fringe % Total
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Fringe Subtotal: $ -
C: Travel: Provide the purpose of travel. All listed travel must be necessary for the performance of the award objectives. Travel does not include
mileage. Mileaage should be captured in "Other"
Description G/L Account Event, Location Total
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Travel Subtotal: $ -
D. Equipment: Equipment is generally defined as an item with an acquisition cost greater than $5,000 and a useful life expectancy of more than one
year.
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Equipment Subtotal: $ -
E. Supplies: Supplies are generally defined as an item with an acquisition cost of $4,999 or less and a useful life expectancy of less than one year.
Supplies are generally consumed during the project performance period.
Description G/L Account Purpose and Need Unit Cost Unit Total
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Supplies Subtotal: $ -
F. Contractual: Contractual will cover the costs of subcontractors or subrecipients other than the Prime Applicant.
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Contractual Subtotal: $ -
G. Other: Other costs are items required for the project which do not fit clearly into the other categories. Examples are conference fees,
subscription costs, printing costs, etc.
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Other Total: $ -
Total Direct Costs $ -

Approved Indirect: 0% $ -
Project Budget Total $ -

G/L Account G/L Acct Long Text
710100 Professional Services
710101 Lab Testing Services
710102 Pathology
710103 Radiology
710104 Toxicology Expense
710105 Medical Services
710108 MD Consultants
710109 Dispatch Services
710110 Contracted/Temp Services
710111 Volunteer Stipend
710115 Professional Engineering Services
710119 Subrecipient Payments
710120 Legal Fees
710121 Mediation Expense
710130 Overhead - Professional Services
710139 Financial Consulting Services
710140 Banking Services
710141 Investment Services
710142 Property Tax Processing Fee
710145 Billing & Collection Services
710148 Investment Expense - Dedicated Investments
710149 Investment Pool Allocated Expense
710150 Planning & Study Consulting Services
710155 Lobbying Services
710200 Service Contract
710201 Laundry Services
710202 Custodial Contracts
710203 Landscape Maint. Agreements
710204 Security Contracts
710205 Repairs and Maintenance
710206 Snow Removal
710210 Software Maintenance
710212 Software Subscription
710215 Operating Contracts
710300 Operating Supplies
710301 Tires
710302 Small Tools and Tool Allowance
710308 Animal Supplies
710310 Parts and Supplies
710311 Supplies and Inventory Usage
710312 Special Dept Expense
710314 Library Materials
710315 Library Materials - Juvenile
710316 Library Current Titles
710317 Library Materials Updates
710318 Library Inter Loan Replacements
710319 Chemical Supplies
710320 Road and Bridge Material
710321 Salt and Sand
710322 Gravel
710323 Asphalt
710324 Seal Material
710325 Signs and Markers
710326 Traffic Calming Expense
710334 Copy Machine Expense
710335 Copy Machine-Copy Charges
710347 Medical Supplies
710350 Office Supplies
710355 Books and Subscriptions
710360 Postage
710361 Express and Courier
710370 Irrigation Supplies
710371 Horticulture Supplies
710372 Weed Abatement
710373 Tree Program
710374 Tailhead/Trail Maintenance
710391 Fuel & Lube
710400 Payments to Other Agencies
710401 Apportionments: Reno and Sparks
710402 Settlement Payments
710403 Service Contract Reno
710404 Community Support Private
710405 Donations to Others
710411 Do Not Use
710412 Do Not Use
710413 Do Not Use
710414 Do Not Use
710415 Do Not Use
710490 Interlocal Expense - Intra-fund
710500 Other Expense
710501 Radio Equipment Install
710502 Printing
710503 Licenses & Permits
710504 Registration
710505 Rental Equipment
710506 Dept Insurance Deductible
710507 Network and Data Lines
710508 Telephone Land Lines
710509 Seminars and Meetings
710510 Legal/Defense/Subro Expen
710511 Support Service - Reim
710512 Auto Expense
710513 Property Losses
710514 Regulatory Assessments
710515 Unemployment Claims Paid
710516 Workmens Comp Paid Claims
710519 Cellular Phone
710520 Changes To Pending Claims
710522 Legal Settlement
710523 Tenant relocation
710524 Utility relocation
710525 Well Mitigation Expense
710529 Dues
710535 Credit Card Fees
710536 Interest Expense
710546 Advertising
710550 Small Differences
710551 Cash Discounts Lost
710552 Moving Costs
710553 Pre-Employment Physicals
710561 Lunch Program
710563 Recruitment
710570 Claims Mgmt Fee
710571 Safety Expense
710573 Distrib To Beneficiaries
710575 Personal Use
710577 Uniforms & Special Clothing
710578 Training Expense Reimbursement
710579 Education Expense Reimbursement
710585 Undesignated Budget
710590 Bad Debt Expense
710591 Property Tax Refunds
710592 Nutrition Program
710593 Auto Physical Dmge Loss
710594 Insurance Premium
710595 Excess Insur & Bond Prem
710596 General Liab Adjusting
710597 General Liability Loss
710598 Telecomm Charge-out contra
710600 LT Lease-Office Space
710610 LT Lease-Land/Parking
710620 LT Lease-Equipment
710700 Health Care
710701 Emergency Shelter Care
710702 Sibling Placement
710703 Biologicals
710704 Burials
710705 Ambulance
710707 Domiciliary Care
710708 Foster Care Home
710709 Therapeutic Foster Care
710710 Foster Care Respite
710711 Independent Living
710712 Family Preservation
710713 Post Adoption Referral Service
710714 Referral Services
710715 Higher Level of Care
710719 HCAP CDS payments
710720 Inpatient
710721 Outpatient
710722 Clinic
710723 Emergency
710724 Nursing Home
710725 Nursing Home: Match
710726 Home Studies
710727 Social Summary
710728 ICPC Home Study
710729 Mental Health Assessment
710730 Substance Abuse Assessment
710734 Residence Assistance
710736 Indigent Accident Fund
710737 Detention Center Indigent Med Service
710740 Health Insurance Premium
710741 Life Insurance Premium
710742 Vision Administrative Fees
710743 Medical Claims Administration Fees
710744 Reinsurance Premium
710745 PPO Network Provider Premium
710746 Retiree Life Insurance Premiums
710747 Cobra Administration Fees
710748 Prescription Insurance Claims
710749 HRA Contributions to Retirees
710750 HMO Insurance Premiums - Active
710751 HMO Insurance Premiums - Retiree
710752 Group Insurance Premiums - Active
710753 Group Insurance Premiums - Retiree
710754 Self Funded Group Prem-Active
710755 Self Funded Group Prem-Retirees
710756 Cobra and HMP Premiums - Active
710757 Cobra and Group Premiums - Active
710758 Claims Admin - Dental - Retiree
710759 Claims Admin - Dental - Active
710760 PEBS Premium Subsidy
710761 PEBS Premium-Washoe Med
710762 Dental Claims Administration Fees
710763 Medical Claims
710764 Dental Claims
710765 Rx Claims
710766 Vision Claims
710770 Prior Year Claims
710771 Medical Claims - Active
710772 Medical Claims - Retiree
710773 Dental Claims - Active
710774 Dental Claims - Retiree
710775 Prescription Plan-Active
710776 Prescription Plan-Retiree
710777 Vision Claims - Active
710778 Vision Claims -Retiree
710799 Group Insurance Claims
710800 Judicial
710836 Transcript Cost-Indigent Appeals
710837 Court Reporter/Transcript
710838 Court Reporter Per Diem
710839 Court Appointed Attys
710842 Psychiatric Evaluations
710843 Drug/Alcohol Evaluations
710844 Juvenile Sex Offender Evaluations
710846 Grand Jury Fees
710852 Investigation
710855 Jury Trials
710862 Interpreters
710868 Medical Exam
710869 Juror Parking
710871 Placement
710872 Food Purchases
710873 Adoption Subsidy
710874 Pre Adoption Home
710875 Relative Placement
710876 KinGap Subsidy
710878 Sexual Assault Victims
710887 Witness Fees - NRS
710888 Witness Fees - Expert
710900 Loss on Disposal of Land
710901 XC - Loss on disposal of fixed asset
710995 Gain/Loss on disposal of fixed assets
710996 Gain on Post-Capitalization of Fixed Assets
710997 Loss on Fixed Asset Impairment
710998 Loss on F/A Transfer to Govtl Fund
711008 Combined Utilities
711010 Utilities
711011 Waste Removal
711018 Sewer
711019 Water
711020 Water/Sewer
711021 Stormwater Expense
711040 Natural Gas
711050 Propane
711060 Heating Oil - Diesel
711065 Unleaded Gasoline
711070 Reformulated Gas
711100 ESD Asset Management
711111 Preventable Repairs
711112 Special Modifications
711113 Equipment Services Replacement
711114 Equipment Services Operation and Maintenance
711115 Equipment Services Motor Pool
711116 Equipment Services Vehicle Lease Charge
711117 Equipment Services Fuel Charge
711119 Property & Liability Billings
711150 Internal Services
711210 Travel
711211 Extradition Travel
711212 Meals and Lodging
711213 Travel - Non County Personnel
711300 Cash Over Short
711399 ProCard in Process
711400 Overhead - General Fund
711410 Overhead - Administration
711420 Overhead - Supply Allocation
711430 Overhead - Risk
711501 Land Improvements nonCapital
711502 Buildings and Improvements nonCapital
711503 Road Bridge non Capital
711504 Equipment nonCapital
711505 Intangibles nonCapital
711507 Vehicles nonCapital
711508 Computers nonCapital
711509 Computer Software nonCapital
711510 Communication Equip nonCapital
711511 Rescue,Safety Equipment nonCapital
711512 Medical Equipment nonCapital
711513 Special Apparatus nonCapital
711514 CIP Writeoff / Reclass
711519 Asset Impairment Loss
711900 GW: Donated Expend Serv-Suply
711901 GW Donated Expend Fed/Serv-Supl
711903 GW:Amortization Bond Issuance Cost
720000 Deprecation Expense
720001 XC - Amortization of Intangibles
720002 Deprecation Expense - Manual
720003 XC - Amortization of Intangibles-Govtl
729000 GW: Gain / Loss on Fixed Asset Disposal
729001 GW: Gain on Post-Capitalization of Fixed Assets
770001 Allocated Expense Labor
770002 Allocated Expense Benefits
770003 Allocated Expense Services-Supplies
770004 Allocated Expense Capital
780000 XC - SAP Land Expense
780001 XC - SAP Land Improvements Expense
780002 XC - SAP Buildings / Improvements Expense
780003 XC - SAP Infrastructure Expense
780004 XC - SAP Equipment Expense
780005 XC - SAP Intangibles Expense
780006 XZ - P&L Effect of F/A Transactions
781000 Land
781001 Land Improvements Capital
781002 Buildings and Improvements Capital
781003 Road,Bridge Capital
781004 Equipment Capital
781005 Intangibles Capital
781006 Major Repairs Capital
781007 Vehicles Capital
781008 Computers Capital
781009 Computer Software Capital
781010 Communications Equipment Capital
781011 Rescue,Safety Equipment Capital
781012 Medical Equipment Capital
781013 Special Apparatus Capital
781050 CIP exp-Use 781500
781080 Construction Contracts
781090 Don Cap Use 781502
781100 Lease Deposit Paid
781500 XC - CIP - Conversion (DO NOT USE)
781501 GW Donated Expend Fed/Capital
781502 xc-GW Donated Expend Capital
789001 Capital Contra-Salaries
789002 Capital Contra-Benefits
789003 Capital Contra-Services,Supplies
789004 Capital Contra-Capital Outlay
789005 Capital Contra-Capitalized Interest
789100 Lease Deposit Paid-Contra
789881 Budget Capital Contra-Salaries
789882 Budget Capital Contra-Benefits
789883 Budget Capital Contra-Services Supplies
789884 Budget Capital Contra-Capital Outlay
789885 Budget Capital Contra-Capitlz Interest
789997 Contra Capital Asset budget only
789998 Capital Projects Beginning Balance - Pentamation
789999 Capital AUC Settlements
791101 Bond Issuance Costs
791102 Amortization Refunding Charges (Credit)
791103 Bond Discount
791104 Call Premium
791105 Bond Underwriter Fees
791106 Other Financing Uses.
791107 Arbitrage Charges
791110 Payment to Escrow for Refunded Debt
791111 Payment of Principal for Refunded Debt
791190 GW: Loss on early debt exting.
792100 Principal
792200 Interest - Bonds
792300 Debt Service Fees
792400 Other Fiscal Charges - Debt Service
792600 Refund to Property Owners
792800 Budg Contra-Principal Payments
793100 Non-operating Payments to Other Agencies
793101 Non-operating Exp - Miscellaneous
811001 Transfer to General
812002 Transfer to Health
812004 Transfer to Library Expansion
812005 Transfer to Animal Services
812009 Transfer to Regional PS Training Center
812010 Transfer to Regional Communication System
812011 Transfer to Truckee Rvr Flood Mgmt Infrastructure
812021 Transfer to Indigent Tax Levy
812025 Transfer to Senior Services
812028 Transfer to Child Protective Services
812064 Transfer to May Foundation
812066 Transfer To Cen TM Remediation District
812080 Transfer to TMFPD General Fund
812083 Transfer to SFPD 474 Emergency Fund
812086 Transfer to TMFPD Emergency Fund
812087 Transfer to SFPD 474 General Fund
812088 xc Transfer to TMFPD Retiree Health Benefits
812095 xc Transfer to Retiree Health Benefits
812096 xc Transfer to Accrued Benefits
812216 Transfer to Roads Fund
812230 Transfer to Regional Permits-F230
812270 Transfer to Other Restricted Fund
813001 Transfer to Debt Service
813170 xc Transfer to SAD 17 North Hills Blvd
813210 xc Transfer to SAD 21 Cold Springs
813270 xc Transfer to SAD 27 Osage Placerville
813300 xc Transfer to SAD 30 Antelope Valley Road
813400 Transfer to SAD Debt Funds
813790 xc Transfer to SAD Surplus
813886 xc Transfer to TMFPD Debt Service
814083 Transfer to TMFPD Capital
814089 Transfer to Capital Facilities
814090 Transfer to Parks Construction Tax
814092 Transfer to Public Works Construction
814094 xc Transfer to Infrastructure Fund
814096 xc Transfer to Alturas Power Mitigation
814097 xxx
814300 xc Transfer to SAD 30 Construction
814310 xcTransfer to SAD 31 Constr-Spearhead/Running Bear
814430 Transfer to Regional Permits Capital
814450 xc Transfer to Stormwater Impact Fee Fund
815020 Transfer to Golf Course
815060 Transfer to Building and Safety
815068 Transfer to STMGID
815166 Transfer to Water Resources
816018 Transfer to Health Benefits
816019 Transfer to Risk Management
816069 Transfer to Equipment Services
816080 Transfer to TMFPD Health Benefits
817000 Transfer to Other Funds
817230 Transfer to SAD 23 Debt
817427 Transfer to RTC Citifare Transit Services
817429 Transfer to RTC Tahoe Area Rapid Transit
817431 Transfer to RTC Metro Planning
818000 Transfer to Intrafund
818900 Asset Transfers
818999 GW:Capital Asset Transfer
820000 Contingency
821000 Budget Shortfall Reduction
890000 GW: Indirect Expenses
GENERAL ARPA-SLFRF REQUIREMENTS

Funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026. Treasury defines
obligations as “an order placed for property and services and entering into contracts, subawards, and similar
transactions that require payment.” Please work diligently to obligate your funds (through a PO, contract, or
some other service agreement) in a timely manner to avoid deobligation or loss of funds for Washoe County.
REPORTING
There are various reporting requirements for ARPA projects including quarterly activity and financial reports,
project impact reports, and closeout reports. The form can be found on the SharePoint or the project’s eCivis
Files. For more information see: Internal Project Reporting Instructions
• Activity Reports – Due Quarterly | Template Form

• Financial Reports – Due Quarterly
Financial Reports are coordinated by the Community Reinvestment Fiscal Compliance Officer. The FCO
will review the project’s quarterly expenses, procurement documents, and any questioned costs. The FCO
will then generate a report for the IO and request the project lead’s signature that the report is accurate.
The project lead will attach the signed report in eCivis.
• Final Activity and Financial Report – Due the last quarter of the award period | Template Form
• Closeout Report -- Due 90 days after award performance period end date. This includes any final
financials that hit the award IO and a Project Impact Report. | Template Form
REPORTING DEADLINES
Unless otherwise notified, the project lead will report on activity and financials of the project on these dates.
• January 20th, 2024 • July 20th, 2025
• April 20th, 2024 • October 20th, 2025
• July 20th, 2024 • January 20th, 2026
• January 20th, 2025 • October 20th, 2026
GRANT AMENDMENTS
Should the project need a budget increase, change of budget categories, or extension of performance period, a
grant amendment should be submitted. If the amendment includes a request to increase the budgeted amount,
this will be evaluated by the Community Reinvestment Manager and will seek approval from the County
Manager. If the amendment results in a cross-functional or cross-fund fiscal impact or increases the project
award over $500,000, this will need to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
eCivis Amendment Instructions | Grant Amendment Form
CLOSEOUTS
After your project has been completed, you’ll complete a Project Impact Report and submit a Closeout Report
through eCivis. Closeout Instructions - eCivis
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
Given that ARPA-SLFRF funds are federally sourced, the funds must follow 2CFR200 Uniform Guidance
procurement rules. To aid in this process, Procurement Forms must be attached to all purchases made using
ARPA-SLFRF funds over $5,000. Feel free to use these forms for any other federal awards your department is
managing. For more information about procurement, please contact Purchasing@washoecounty.gov
Micro Purchase Small Purchase Sole Source Sealed Bid Competitive Purchase
Under $50,000 $50,001 to Purchase Over $100,000 Over $100,000
$99,999 Over $50,001
Form Form Form Form Form
• Explore cost • 2-3 vendor • Complete WC • Typical for • Work with

effective pricing. quotes Sole Source construction Purchasing to
• No formal quotes • Collect vendor Request Form projects. develop an
required but use Unique Entity • Collect UEI and • Work with RFP/RFQ
your best Identifier SAM.gov Purchasing to • Collect UEI and
judgement on (UEI#) and registration develop an SAM.gov
reasonableness. verify SAM.gov RFP/RFQ registration
registration • Collect UEI and
SAM.gov
registration
eCIVIS
To access your eCivis Portal use this link: https://portal.ecivis.com/#/login
You will use eCivis to report quarterly, close your award, submit grant amendments, and manage the team.
• Please add everyone to your project team that needs to access your reporting. Add
ARPAprojects@washoecounty.gov to assist award technical assistance.
RESOURCES: All of the resources related to the project award can be found on the Community Reinvestment
SharePoint on Inside Washoe or in your Award Files.
QUESTIONS:
Financial: Amber Bunkowski abunkowski@washoecounty.gov
General Programmatic/Reporting: Carissa Bradley cbradley@washoecounty.gov
CC: ARPAprojects@washoecounty.gov
Department/Division
Project Title
Funding Amount:
Start Date
End Date
Contact Person/Email
Project Description / Scope of Work Supported by Federal Funds
What is the total expected capital expenditure, including pre-development costs, if

applicable?
Brief description of structure and objectives of assistance program(s), including public

health or negative economic impact experienced.
Brief description of recipient’s approach to ensuring that response is reasonable and

proportional to a public health or negative economic impact of Covid-19.
Describe how the project, service, or intervention addresses the identified need or
impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Budget Narrative: The budget narrative needs to provide details of how all costs were
determined and how all funds will be spent. The narrative must provide details of each
line item in the budget including how the cost estimate was determined. Please use this
to describe your budget categories (Salary, Fringe, Supplies, Equipment, Contract, etc)
from the Budget Template spreadsheet.
Describe your project timeline. Include project milestones and major expenditures.
Funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 2026.
Treasury defines obligation as “an order placed for property and services and entering
into contracts, subawards, and similar transactions that require payment.”
What is the project’s intended purpose and outcome? What metrics will be tracked and
could be shared with the public? Please include your suggested performance measures
to be used to monitor and track key performance measures.
LOGIC MODEL / Project Evaluation Report

Departments are required to submit quarterly updates on key performance indicators
established in the scoping phase of the project. The general template of these reports
will look like below. Enter your project’s goals, objectives, outputs, outcomes, and
metrics used to track.
ARPA-SLFRF Project Evaluation Report
Goal Objective Outputs Outcomes Metrics Used
Overarching aim of your Specific achievements that Tangible deliverables Changes in behavior, What is your project
program. contribute towards reaching from the project. attitudes, perceptions, tracking? (Usage? # of
the goal(s). When writing knowledge, skills, and/or people served?)
objectives remember to make behaviors as a result of your
them S.M.A.R.T.: Specific, project.
Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, and Time-Bound.
Goal #1 Objective 1a Objective 1 a Outcome 1a Metric
Objective 1b Objective 1b Outcome 1b
Goal #2
Goal #3
Subject: RE: Draft of Washoe311 response to Bruce Parks
Works for me!
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Subject: Draft of Washoe311 response to Bruce Parks
Bruce's original questions:
I would like to know why the vacant Library Board position has been vacant since July of 2022.
I would also like to know why the vacancy was not filled from the pool of applicants in October of
2022.
I would like to know why the application process was reopened earlier this year when there was
already a pool of applicants to choose from.
I would also like to know why we are still waiting for the vacancy to be filled.
Draft of an answer:
The position has been vacant since the resignation of Trustee Stoess. The vacancy was not filled
from the first pool of applicants and was reopened because our newest Commissioner,
Commissioner Clark, requested that we reopen the recruitment to ensure that it was properly
advertised, and candidates had adequate time to submit applications for consideration. The item
was pushed to a later date to provide more time for adequate notification of applicants.
Jamie Hemingway

System

Subject: Draft of Washoe311 response to Bruce Parks
Bruce's original questions:
I would like to know why the vacant Library Board position has been vacant since July of 2022.
I would also like to know why the vacancy was not filled from the pool of applicants in October of
2022.
I would like to know why the application process was reopened earlier this year when there was
already a pool of applicants to choose from.
I would also like to know why we are still waiting for the vacancy to be filled.
Draft of an answer:
The position has been vacant since the resignation of Trustee Stoess. The vacancy was not filled
from the first pool of applicants and was reopened because our newest Commissioner,
Commissioner Clark, requested that we reopen the recruitment to ensure that it was properly
advertised, and candidates had adequate time to submit applications for consideration. The item
was pushed to a later date to provide more time for adequate notification of applicants.
Jamie Hemingway
System
From: Enfield, Gabrielle [GEnfield@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Enfield, Gabrielle
<GEnfield@washoecounty.gov>
To: Department and Division Heads [heads@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Bradley, Carissa [CBradley@washoecounty.gov]; Bunkowski, Amber
Subject: RE: ARPA-SLFRF Final Round of Awards
Good Morning,
Small change in plans. To facilitate a more efficient accounting process at year end, we will be postponing
BCC approval of the ARPA-SLFRF Final Round Internal Awards to the first meeting of the new fiscal year,
July 11th. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please see the summary of ARPA-SLFRF Final
Round Internal Awards in my email below.
Thank you,
Gabrielle
Gabrielle Enfield, MPA, CGMS, GPC
she/her/hers
Community Reinvestment Manager
Office of the County Manager
genfield@washoecounty.gov| Cell 775-233-3957
1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512
From: Enfield, Gabrielle

To: Department and Division Heads <heads@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Bradley, Carissa <CBradley@washoecounty.gov>; Bunkowski, Amber
<ABunkowski@washoecounty.gov>; Soulam, Lauren <LSoulam@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: ARPA-SLFRF Final Round of Awards
Good morning,
Community Reinvestment is excited to announce the final recommended State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds (SLFRF) allocations through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)! These 19 internal projects have
been selected to be recommended for Board approval. The projects represent a $8,369,635 investment
in the County’s ability to serve constituents better. These projects will be heard during the June 20 th
Board of County Commissioners meeting for final approval.
• Parks - South Valleys Regional Park Expansion $2,000,000
• CSD - Future of Work – County Complex Reconfiguration $2,000,000
• Human Services Agency - Kids Kottage FY24 Services $1,400,000
• Human Services Agency - Our Home (Wellcare) FY24 Services $661,500
• Parks - Sun Valley Bike Park $500,000
• Medical Examiner - Radiology Scanner $500,000
• Office of the County Manager - Arts and Culture Project $300,000
• Office of the County Manager - Green Recovery Plan Implementation $250,000
• Health District & Human Services Agency - Behavioral Health Crisis Response $125,000
• Library - Sierra View Library Furniture $100,000
• Technology Services - Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan $100,000
• Alternative Sentencing - Neuromodulation Treatment for STAR Participants $100,000
• Sheriff’s Office - Neuromodulation Treatment for Law Enforcement $100,000
• Senior Services - Innovative Senior Projects $100,000
• Library - Book Vending Machine in Sun Valley $50,000
• Health District Lobby Demolition $30,000
• District Court - Panic Button System $28,935
• Alternative Sentencing In-Car Mobile Wi-Fi Units $20,000
• Office of the County Manager - Regional Mental Health Collaboration $4,200
After meeting with departments between December 2022 and January 2023, the Community
Reinvestment Division established a scoring system unique for the types of projects requested by
departments. These projects were then scored and ranked by teams of subject matter experts in the
County and recommended to leadership for final allocations.
Community Reinvestment (expect an email from Carissa Bradley) will email each department lead
outlining next steps for onboarding the projects. We’re looking forward to working with you!
Thank you all for submitting your requests. Unfunded projects will be maintained on a separate list of
projects considered if any additional funding is deobligated from completed projects. If you have any
questions or concerns, please let us know.
Kind regards,
Gabrielle
she/her/hers
To: Stanley Jolliffe [oldslj@gmail.com]
Subject: RE: Drag Queen Story Hour
Good morning,
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
From: Stanley Jolliffe <oldslj@gmail.com>

Dear Sir,
We have tried to contact the official government agency to no avail. Therefore we are contacting you
directly.
Please understand, as parents, we do not want our children groomed and confused by gender
dysphoria. We absolutely oppose drag queens reading to our most impressionable children.
Sincerely yours,
Anna Jolliffe
From: Stanley Jolliffe [oldslj@gmail.com] on behalf of Stanley Jolliffe <oldslj@gmail.com>
Dear Sir,
We have tried to contact the official government agency to no avail. Therefore we are contacting
you directly.
Please understand, as parents, we do not want our children groomed and confused by gender
dysphoria. We absolutely oppose drag queens reading to our most impressionable children.
Sincerely yours,
Anna Jolliffe
To: jane clouser [janeclouser@gmail.com]; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re:
Good morning,
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
From: jane clouser <janeclouser@gmail.com>

Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 10:02:26 AM
Subject:
I read with interest about all of you on the board for our wonderful library. I beseech you to halt
the poisoning of our children's minds and allow them protection from men in drag readings. Take
the books out of the library. When our kids are 21, they can't quite make up their minds, let alone
in the tender preschool age through the crazy teens and into college.
If you have any questions about yourselves, please get counseling and advice. Rather than pity
the confused men who read to, and are close to, and affect/ influence our babies to emulate them,
please separate them.
I am not damning them. I love all people. Even those with confused ideas about their
bodies/minds. May God bless and keep them safe. May God keep our children safe. I have 5
grandchildren in this area going to preschool through High School.
I will come and do story time in place of men. As a retired elementary school teacher, cleared by
the FBI for positions in church, schools and BSF, passing with flying colors, I think I can do this
job.
Sincerely yours,
Jane E Clouser
To: Robinson, Kyle [KRobinson@washoecounty.gov]; Price, Brandon
[brprice@da.washoecounty.gov]; Dizon, Ian [IDizon@washoecounty.gov]; Washoe 311 Public
Records Requests [washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov]; TS - PRR [TS-
PRR@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #136996] (TS - Public
Records Request) - Washoe County, NV
Ok thank you. It didn’t yield that many documents so I wanted to be sure.
I will email Brandon what I have.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Robinson, Kyle <KRobinson@washoecounty.gov>

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Price, Brandon <brprice@da.washoecounty.gov>; Dizon, Ian
<IDizon@washoecounty.gov>; Washoe 311 Public Records Requests <washoe311-
PRR@washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RE: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #136996] (TS - Public Records
Request) - Washoe County, NV
Hello Jeff,
At the very top of the Sharepoint site there should be a search bar. Typing a search term into that bar
should search all documents in the site for documents containing that term. I just tested it with our Sys
Admin SharePoint site and it worked as intended. Please let me know if you have any issues.
Kyle
Kyle Robinson
CES | Technology Services
Office: 775-858-5927
To: Price, Brandon <brprice@da.washoecounty.gov>; Dizon, Ian <IDizon@washoecounty.gov>; Washoe
311 Public Records Requests <washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-
PRR@washoecounty.gov>
Great thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Price, Brandon <brprice@da.washoecounty.gov>

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Dizon, Ian <IDizon@washoecounty.gov>; Washoe 311 Public
Records Requests <washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>
I will defer to the tech experts on how you can search Library records.
If you flag something as confidential we can redact that portion of the documents.
Brandon
Brandon R. Price
Civil Division
Office: 775.337.5700
NOTICE: This communication including any attachments, may contain confidential information and is intended only for the
individual or entity whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by anyone other than
the intended recipient is strictly prohibited by the Electonic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2510-2521. If you are
not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original
message.
This one might be tough. Is there a way we can search our department Sharepoint for mention of Drag
Queen Storytime?
We have a planning document for our upcoming events. Some of that information pertains to security
so I would be reluctant to release that document until after our events.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

To: Dizon, Ian <IDizon@washoecounty.gov>; Washoe 311 Public Records Requests <washoe311-
PRR@washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff
Ian, please prepare the emails for review.
Director Scott, we will need your staff to provide us with all documents the library has regarding drag
queen story hour for the year 2023.
Washoe 311, please send the following response to the requestor:
Washoe County typically processes requests in the order of receipt. The time it takes to respond to a
request will vary depending on the complexity of the request and any backlog of requests already
pending. A simple request can be processed faster than one that is complex. Simple requests are
typically more targeted and seek fewer pages of records. Complex or broad requests that seek a high
volume of material require additional steps to process.
Due to the high volume of public records requests received and the fact that you did not narrow down
your request, it is estimated that it will take 30 business days for this review to be completed. The
County will either provide you with an update or will release responsive documents to you which are not
privileged and/or confidential by July 21, 2023.
Brandon R. Price
Civil Division
Office: 775.337.5700
message.
From: Dizon, Ian <IDizon@washoecounty.gov>
To: Price, Brandon <brprice@da.washoecounty.gov>; Washoe 311 Public Records Requests
<washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff
Hi Brandon,
Here are the search parameters I used for this request.
Search Text: "drag queen story hour"
From Address:
AND/OR
To Address:
Date Range: 01/01/23 – 05/22/23
Email total = 1,110
Please let me know if you want to modify the parameters or prepare the emails for review.
-Ian
To: Washoe 311 Public Records Requests <washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-
PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
311, will you please provide me with the date the requestor sent this response?
Tech Services, will you please run a search of all email communications sent to and received from
Washoe County employees from January 1, 2023 to May 22, 2023 that includes the phrase “drag queen
story hour.”
Regards,
Brandon
Brandon R. Price
Civil Division
Office: 775.337.5700
message.
From: Washoe 311 Public Records Requests <washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov>
To: Price, Brandon <brprice@da.washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff
Subject: Re: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #136996] (TS - Public Records
Greetings,
See the requestor's response below:
I am seeking all the documents emails and communications regarding "Drag Queen
Story Hour" as referenced in the RGJ article scheduled for
June 15 at Downtown Reno Library
June 17 at North Valleys Library
July 15 at Sparks Library
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/local/2023/05/16/drag-queen-story-hour-washoe-
county-libraries-2023/70220212007/
Sincerely,
Washoe311 Service Center - Public Records
Communications Division | Office of the County Manager
washoe311@washoecounty.gov | Office: 3-1-1 | 775.328.2003 | Fax: 775.328.2491
1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg A, Reno, NV 89512
NOTICE: This communication, including any attachments, may contain confidential information and is intended
only for the individual or entity whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication
by anyone other than the recipient is strictly prohibited by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C.
2510-2521. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email, delete and destroy all

Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2023 11:10 AM
Washoe 311, please respond to the requestor with the following:
Washoe County is in receipt of your public records request.
Washoe County supports the purpose of the Public Records Act which is to ensure the
accountability of the government to the public by facilitating public access to vital information
about governmental activities. DR Partners v. Board of County Commissioners, 116 Nev. 616, 6
P.3d 465 (2000). NRS 239.001 et seq. However, Washoe County is unable to conduct a
preliminary search because your request is overly broad and vague. A valid request should be for
an identifiable record that exists at the time of the request. See Nevada Public Records Manual.
Your request asks for all communications and documents regarding the “Drag Queen Story
Hour.” In order to process your request, we need to explore the possibility of narrowing the
scope of your request.
Please narrow your request by identifying the email addresses or names of specific Washoe
County employees that may have engaged in communications that you are seeking. Also, please
provide key words or phrases that may be contained in the records you are seeking. Without key
words the results of a search could be voluminous and contain records that are not relevant to the
information you are looking for.
Additionally, part of your request includes a question. “A request for general information, such
as to answer a question, is not a public records request and is not subject to the NPRA.” See
Nevada Public Records Act: A Manual for State Agencies, Nevada State Library, Archives and
Public Records (2019).
In the meantime, if there is a particular document or record you are seeking, Washoe County is
willing to work with you to locate and produce those records subject to releasability and
confidentially rules.
Brandon R. Price
Civil Division
Office: 775.337.5700
message.
From: Kandaras, Mary <mkandaras@da.washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 8:15 AM
PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Price, Brandon
<brprice@da.washoecounty.gov>
DDA @Price, Brandon is assigned to this.
I will leave the decision to Brandon, but a possible response is:
Washoe County typically processes requests in the order of receipt. The time it takes to
respond to a request will vary depending on the complexity of the request and any
backlog of requests already pending. A simple request can be processed faster than one
that is complex. Simple requests are typically more targeted and seek fewer pages of
records. Complex requests typically seek a high volume of material or require
additional steps to process.
Due to the high volume of public records requests received, it is expected that you will
receive documents or an update on or before June 22, 2023.
Mary Kandaras
Chief Deputy District Attorney
Civil Division, Washoe County
Phone: 775-337-5723
If you have received this message in error, please notify me and kindly delete it. Thank you!
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:16 PM
To: TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Kandaras, Mary <mkandaras@da.washoecounty.gov>;
Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: FW: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #136996] (TS - Public Records
Greetings,
Below please find the Public Records Request received by Washoe311. As the request asks for electronic
correspondence, we have included the @TS - PRR team in this email to assist in retrieving this
information. @Kandaras, Mary, please advise on how the review of emails will be carried out and
provide guidance as to any additional keywords TS should utilize to conduct their search. Please note
that Jeff Scott is included to assist to complete their portion respectively.
Thank you,
Washoe311 Service Center – Public Records Requests
washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov | Office: 3-1-1 | 775.328.2003 | Fax: 775.328.2491
From: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2023 3:40 PM
To: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #136996] (TS - Public Records Request) -
Washoe County, NV
Washoe County, NV
A new service request has been filed.
Service Request Details

ID 136996
Date/Time 5/22/2023 3:40 PM
Type TS - Public Records Request
Address Washoe Valley
Origin Washoe 311
Comments Provide all communications, documents,
information regarding the "Drag Queen Story
Hour" with the Washoe County Library for 2023,
include any contracts, insurance, business
licensing, any and all information, is the public
welcome, are there individuals that are not
premitted, rules, directives etc..
Submitter Ribar, Drew
3480 Pershing Ln
Washoe Valley, NV 89704
Const2Audit@gmail.com
View in QAlert
Washoe County, NV
2023-05-22 22:40:09Z
From: Robinson, Kyle [KRobinson@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Robinson, Kyle
<KRobinson@washoecounty.gov>
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Price, Brandon [brprice@da.washoecounty.gov];
Dizon, Ian [IDizon@washoecounty.gov]; Washoe 311 Public Records Requests [washoe311-
PRR@washoecounty.gov]; TS - PRR [TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #136996] (TS - Public
Records Request) - Washoe County, NV
Hello Jeff,
At the very top of the Sharepoint site there should be a search bar. Typing a search term into that bar
should search all documents in the site for documents containing that term. I just tested it with our Sys
Admin SharePoint site and it worked as intended. Please let me know if you have any issues.
Kyle
Kyle Robinson
CES | Technology Services
Office: 775-858-5927

Great thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Dizon, Ian <IDizon@washoecounty.gov>; Washoe 311 Public
Records Requests <washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>
I will defer to the tech experts on how you can search Library records.
If you flag something as confidential we can redact that portion of the documents.
Brandon
Brandon R. Price
Civil Division
Office: 775.337.5700
message.

This one might be tough. Is there a way we can search our department Sharepoint for mention of Drag
Queen Storytime?
We have a planning document for our upcoming events. Some of that information pertains to security
so I would be reluctant to release that document until after our events.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
To: Dizon, Ian <IDizon@washoecounty.gov>; Washoe 311 Public Records Requests <washoe311-
PRR@washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff
Ian, please prepare the emails for review.
Director Scott, we will need your staff to provide us with all documents the library has regarding drag
queen story hour for the year 2023.
Washoe 311, please send the following response to the requestor:
Washoe County typically processes requests in the order of receipt. The time it takes to respond to a
request will vary depending on the complexity of the request and any backlog of requests already
pending. A simple request can be processed faster than one that is complex. Simple requests are
typically more targeted and seek fewer pages of records. Complex or broad requests that seek a high
volume of material require additional steps to process.
Due to the high volume of public records requests received and the fact that you did not narrow down
your request, it is estimated that it will take 30 business days for this review to be completed. The
County will either provide you with an update or will release responsive documents to you which are not
privileged and/or confidential by July 21, 2023.
Brandon R. Price
Civil Division
Office: 775.337.5700
message.
From: Dizon, Ian <IDizon@washoecounty.gov>

To: Price, Brandon <brprice@da.washoecounty.gov>; Washoe 311 Public Records Requests
<washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff
Hi Brandon,
Here are the search parameters I used for this request.
Search Text: "drag queen story hour"

From Address:
AND/OR
To Address:
Date Range: 01/01/23 – 05/22/23
Email total = 1,110
Please let me know if you want to modify the parameters or prepare the emails for review.
-Ian

311, will you please provide me with the date the requestor sent this response?
Tech Services, will you please run a search of all email communications sent to and received from
Washoe County employees from January 1, 2023 to May 22, 2023 that includes the phrase “drag queen
story hour.”
Regards,
Brandon
Brandon R. Price
Civil Division
Office: 775.337.5700
message.

To: Price, Brandon <brprice@da.washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff
Subject: Re: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #136996] (TS - Public Records
Greetings,
See the requestor's response below:
I am seeking all the documents emails and communications regarding "Drag Queen
Story Hour" as referenced in the RGJ article scheduled for
June 15 at Downtown Reno Library
June 17 at North Valleys Library
July 15 at Sparks Library
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/local/2023/05/16/drag-queen-story-hour-washoe-
county-libraries-2023/70220212007/
Sincerely,
Washoe311 Service Center - Public Records
washoe311@washoecounty.gov | Office: 3-1-1 | 775.328.2003 | Fax: 775.328.2491

Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2023 11:10 AM
Washoe 311, please respond to the requestor with the following:
Washoe County is in receipt of your public records request.
Washoe County supports the purpose of the Public Records Act which is to ensure the
accountability of the government to the public by facilitating public access to vital information
about governmental activities. DR Partners v. Board of County Commissioners, 116 Nev. 616, 6
P.3d 465 (2000). NRS 239.001 et seq. However, Washoe County is unable to conduct a
preliminary search because your request is overly broad and vague. A valid request should be for
an identifiable record that exists at the time of the request. See Nevada Public Records Manual.
Your request asks for all communications and documents regarding the “Drag Queen Story
Hour.” In order to process your request, we need to explore the possibility of narrowing the
scope of your request.
Please narrow your request by identifying the email addresses or names of specific Washoe
County employees that may have engaged in communications that you are seeking. Also, please
provide key words or phrases that may be contained in the records you are seeking. Without key
words the results of a search could be voluminous and contain records that are not relevant to the
information you are looking for.
Additionally, part of your request includes a question. “A request for general information, such
as to answer a question, is not a public records request and is not subject to the NPRA.” See
Nevada Public Records Act: A Manual for State Agencies, Nevada State Library, Archives and
Public Records (2019).
In the meantime, if there is a particular document or record you are seeking, Washoe County is
willing to work with you to locate and produce those records subject to releasability and
confidentially rules.
Brandon R. Price
Civil Division
Office: 775.337.5700
message.
From: Kandaras, Mary <mkandaras@da.washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 8:15 AM
PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Price, Brandon
<brprice@da.washoecounty.gov>
DDA @Price, Brandon is assigned to this.
I will leave the decision to Brandon, but a possible response is:
Washoe County typically processes requests in the order of receipt. The time it takes to
respond to a request will vary depending on the complexity of the request and any
backlog of requests already pending. A simple request can be processed faster than one
that is complex. Simple requests are typically more targeted and seek fewer pages of
records. Complex requests typically seek a high volume of material or require
additional steps to process.
Due to the high volume of public records requests received, it is expected that you will
receive documents or an update on or before June 22, 2023.
Mary Kandaras
Chief Deputy District Attorney
Civil Division, Washoe County
Phone: 775-337-5723
If you have received this message in error, please notify me and kindly delete it. Thank you!

Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:16 PM
To: TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>; Kandaras, Mary <mkandaras@da.washoecounty.gov>;
Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: FW: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #136996] (TS - Public Records
Greetings,
Below please find the Public Records Request received by Washoe311. As the request asks for electronic
correspondence, we have included the @TS - PRR team in this email to assist in retrieving this
information. @Kandaras, Mary, please advise on how the review of emails will be carried out and
provide guidance as to any additional keywords TS should utilize to conduct their search. Please note
that Jeff Scott is included to assist to complete their portion respectively.
Thank you,
Washoe311 Service Center – Public Records Requests

washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov | Office: 3-1-1 | 775.328.2003 | Fax: 775.328.2491
From: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Monday, May 22, 2023 3:40 PM
To: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #136996] (TS - Public Records Request) -
Washoe County, NV
Washoe County, NV
A new service request has been filed.
Service Request Details

ID 136996
Date/Time 5/22/2023 3:40 PM
Type TS - Public Records Request
Address Washoe Valley
Origin Washoe 311
Comments Provide all communications, documents,
information regarding the "Drag Queen Story
Hour" with the Washoe County Library for 2023,
include any contracts, insurance, business
licensing, any and all information, is the public
welcome, are there individuals that are not
premitted, rules, directives etc..
Submitter Ribar, Drew
3480 Pershing Ln
Washoe Valley, NV 89704
Const2Audit@gmail.com
View in QAlert
Washoe County, NV
2023-05-22 22:40:09Z
From: jane clouser [janeclouser@gmail.com] on behalf of jane clouser
<janeclouser@gmail.com>
Subject:
I read with interest about all of you on the board for our wonderful library. I beseech you to halt
the poisoning of our children's minds and allow them protection from men in drag readings. Take
the books out of the library. When our kids are 21, they can't quite make up their minds, let alone
in the tender preschool age through the crazy teens and into college.
If you have any questions about yourselves, please get counseling and advice. Rather than pity
the confused men who read to, and are close to, and affect/ influence our babies to emulate them,
please separate them.
I am not damning them. I love all people. Even those with confused ideas about their
bodies/minds. May God bless and keep them safe. May God keep our children safe. I have 5
grandchildren in this area going to preschool through High School.
I will come and do story time in place of men. As a retired elementary school teacher, cleared by
the FBI for positions in church, schools and BSF, passing with flying colors, I think I can do this
job.
Sincerely yours,
Jane E Clouser
To: troy becker [beckertroy@gmail.com]
Subject: Re: drag queen story hour libraries
Good morning,
Thank you for your feedback. We have provided a detail presentation about this program.
presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
From: troy becker <beckertroy@gmail.com>

Subject: drag queen story hour libraries
what is happening? how are you even considering doing this? we don't let kids into strip clubs,
we don't have strippers in stripper outfits perform for children. so why this? NO! keep this out of
public libraries, and public in general. how the hell is it even being considered? you've lost your
mind if you don't stop this immediately. no. no. NO!
Subject: Fw: Media Alert - Sparks Library - KUNR Public Radio
Good morning,
Caught this story on KUNR this morning. Great coverage about the de-escalation training for
Drag Story Hour by Jose Davila IV. The link below covers the entire story:
http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=ee7b0306-87c4-4c72-a0e5-
1015bbc52fdb
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
System
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the story hours to welcome families the library and create positive energy outside of the
events at the drug story hour at sparks library last summer. a group of proud boys of far-
right hate group protested the event and one man wearing proud boys attire approach
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To: djneely.1@charter.net; Library Board [LibraryBoard@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: June 15
Good morning,
This link has information about the program, a link to the presentation, and a video of the presentation.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
From: djneely.1@charter.net <djneely.1@charter.net>

Subject: June 15
Dear Board,
It has been reported that you are having a story time for minor children presented by drag
queens. If true, I cannot express strongly enough my opposition to this event or any other similar
event which exposes young children to the ideology and behavior of this group.
Sincerely,
David Neely
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To: Information Services [InformationServices@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Thanks I will respond to this one.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Information Services <InformationServices@washoecounty.gov>

Subject: Fw: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Sincerely,
Information Services
Washoe County Library System
informationservices@washoecounty.gov
301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501 – 775.327.8300
From: jorie@allpeoplecc.com <jorie@allpeoplecc.com>

To: Washoe County Libraries <library@washoecounty.gov>; Information Services
<InformationServices@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Via the Ask-a-Librarian form:

Name: Jorie Holman
Email: jorie@allpeoplecc.com
Local: Reno/Sparks
Member: Yes
Barcode:
Question:
As a parent and resident of Reno I am deeply concerned about the Drag Queen story times that will be
hosted this week at the Downtown Library, North Valleys Library and Sparks Library. I am strongly asking
you to cancel these events. I believe it is not only degrading to women but also to men. I do not believe
that these events are actually in the best interest of the children who will be in attendance. I understand
that we don't all have the same view points on how men and women are defining their gender and
sexuality. I also understand that we don't all agree and that is okay. Our local government is using our
taxpayer resources to to promote this event that can be not only confusing to children but potentionally
harmful in the way they view men and women. Again, I ask you to PLEASE reconsider hosting these and
all future events of this manner.
Sincerely,
Jorie Holman
From: Information Services [InformationServices@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Information
Services <InformationServices@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Fw: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Sincerely,
Information Services
informationservices@washoecounty.gov
301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501 – 775.327.8300
From: jorie@allpeoplecc.com <jorie@allpeoplecc.com>

To: Washoe County Libraries <library@washoecounty.gov>; Information Services
<InformationServices@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Via the Ask-a-Librarian form:

Name: Jorie Holman
Email: jorie@allpeoplecc.com
Local: Reno/Sparks
Member: Yes
Barcode:
Question:
As a parent and resident of Reno I am deeply concerned about the Drag Queen story times that will be
hosted this week at the Downtown Library, North Valleys Library and Sparks Library. I am strongly
asking you to cancel these events. I believe it is not only degrading to women but also to men. I do not
believe that these events are actually in the best interest of the children who will be in attendance. I
understand that we don't all have the same view points on how men and women are defining their gender
and sexuality. I also understand that we don't all agree and that is okay. Our local government is using our
taxpayer resources to to promote this event that can be not only confusing to children but potentionally
harmful in the way they view men and women. Again, I ask you to PLEASE reconsider hosting these and
all future events of this manner.
Sincerely,
Jorie Holman
From: Garcia, Melisa [MGarcia@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Garcia, Melisa
<MGarcia@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Garcia, Melisa shared "Duncan Traner Summer Reading Kickoff Party" with you.
Here's a page that Garcia, Melisa wants you to see
Duncan Traner Summer Reading Kickoff

Party
washoenv.sharepoint.com
On Friday, June 9th, Duncan Traner had a great SRC

kickoff party with the support of City of Reno
Councilman Miguel Martinez, Licette Aguilar from City
of Reno Parks, and staff from Duncan Elementary,
including our school librarian, Aurora Dominguez…
Get the SharePoint Mobile App

From: WCSD NEWS [WashoeCountyTaxIncrease@charter.net] on behalf of WCSD NEWS
<WashoeCountyTaxIncrease@charter.net>
To: WCSD NEWS [WashoeCountyTaxIncrease@charter.net]
Subject: DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT = Washoe County Commissioner CLARA ANDRIOLA
Attachments: image004.emz; image004.emz; image002.emz; image003.emz; image002.emz
What Picon Press Posted About County Commissioner CLARA

ANDRIOLA
Picon Press Media also has a great Facebook page. This is a great article about
Republican County Commissioner Clara Andriola. If any of you live in her district, please
be aware she is already on the campaign trail to be elected in 2024. Be aware since she
was appointed to the County Commission in April 2023 she supports and votes with the
two liberal Woke Democrats, Alexis Hill and Mariluz Garcia. Clara Bell does not support
or vote with the two Conservative Republicans Mike Clark and Jeanne Herman.
Clara Bell is such a disappointment and embarrassment to Washoe Republicans and

Governor Lombardo who appointment. I might also Clara Bell is also a frustration to
those who attend and make comments at the County Commission meetings.
Republican’s Might Wanna Saddle Up — Picon Press Media
Republican’s Might Wanna Saddle Up — Picon

Press Media
Is she a republican…
The Whole Aim Of Practical Politics Is To Keep The Populace Alarmed (And
Hence Clamorous To Be Led To Safety) By Menacing It With An Endless Series Of
Hobgoblins, All Of Them Imaginary.
*************************
The Government Consists Of A Gang Of Men Exactly Like You And Me. They
Have, Taking One With Another, No Special Talent For The Business Of
Government; They Have Only A Talent For Getting And Holding Office. Their
Principal Device To That End Is To Search Out Groups Who Pant And Pine For
Something They Can't Get And To Promise To Give It To Them. Nine Times Out
Of Ten That Promise Is Worth Nothing. The Tenth Time Is Made Good By Looting
A To Satisfy B. In Other Words, Government Is A Broker In Pillage, And Every
Election Is Sort Of An Advance Auction Sale Of Stolen Goods.
***********************
The Main Thing That Every Political Campaign In The United States
Demonstrates Is That The Politicians Of All Parties, Despite Their Superficial
Enmities, Are Really Members Of One Great Brotherhood. Their Principal, And
Indeed Their Sole, Object Is To Collar Public Office, With All The Privileges And
Profits That Go Therewith. They Achieve This Collaring By Buying Votes With
Other People’s Money.
HL Mencken
Henry Louis Mencken (September 12, 1880 - January 29, 1956), was an American journalist,
essayist, magazine editor, satirist, acerbic critic of American life and culture, and a scholar of
American English. Mencken, known as the "Sage of Baltimore", is regarded as one of the
most influential American writers and prose stylists of the first half of the 20th century. Many
of his books are still in print.
To: Garcia, Melisa [MGarcia@washoecounty.gov]; Library - Leadership Team [Library-
LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov]; Library - YSLE Leads
[LibraryYSLELeads@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: This is Reno: Five Things To Do This Week
Awesome!!
Jeff Scott
From: Garcia, Melisa <MGarcia@washoecounty.gov>

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Library - Leadership Team <Library-
LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov>; Library - YSLE Leads <LibraryYSLELeads@washoecounty.gov>
Excellent! They featured Social Media for Seniors at SP in that list, too.
🙂 Méla
Melisa -Méla- Garcia (she/her/hers/ella)

Librarian I - Sierra View Library - Washoe County Library System
mgarcia@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.827.3232
4001 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502

To: Library - Leadership Team <Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov>; Library - YSLE Leads
<LibraryYSLELeads@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: This is Reno: Five Things To Do This Week
Drag Story Hour Featured on This is Reno
https://thisisreno.com/2023/06/five-things-to-do-this-week-tri-lab-block-party-iron-lung-debauch-a-
reno/
1. Drag Story Hour. Join families of all types to celebrate themes of acceptance, love,
individuality, respect, and belonging at a story time filled with songs and more, with a
fun craft. Space is limited.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Garcia, Melisa [MGarcia@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Garcia, Melisa
<MGarcia@washoecounty.gov>
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Library - Leadership Team [Library-
LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov]; Library - YSLE Leads
[LibraryYSLELeads@washoecounty.gov]
Excellent! They featured Social Media for Seniors at SP in that list, too.
🙂 Méla
Melisa -Méla- Garcia (she/her/hers/ella)

Librarian I - Sierra View Library - Washoe County Library System
mgarcia@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.827.3232
4001 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502

To: Library - Leadership Team <Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov>; Library - YSLE Leads
<LibraryYSLELeads@washoecounty.gov>
reno/
individuality, respect, and belonging at a story time filled with songs and more, with a
fun craft. Space is limited.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
To: Library - Leadership Team [Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov]; Library - YSLE
Leads [LibraryYSLELeads@washoecounty.gov]

reno/
individuality, respect, and belonging at a story time filled with songs and more, with
a fun craft. Space is limited.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Subject: Re: ARPA-SLFRF Final Round of Awards
Very exciting! I love the idea of an additional book vending machine.
Thanks for sharing.
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
System

Subject: Fwd: ARPA-SLFRF Final Round of Awards
We have two funded projects that have already been funded :)
We can reallocate. I’ll ask Gabrielle to split the furniture funding towards Spanish Springs and
South Valleys and we can find another location for a book vending machine.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Enfield, Gabrielle <GEnfield@washoecounty.gov>

Good morning,
Kind regards,
Gabrielle
she/her/hers
Subject: Fwd: ARPA-SLFRF Final Round of Awards
We have two funded projects that have already been funded :)
We can reallocate. I’ll ask Gabrielle to split the furniture funding towards Spanish Springs and
South Valleys and we can find another location for a book vending machine.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Enfield, Gabrielle <GEnfield@washoecounty.gov>

Good morning,
Kind regards,
Gabrielle
she/her/hers
From: Enfield, Gabrielle [GEnfield@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Enfield, Gabrielle
<GEnfield@washoecounty.gov>
To: Department and Division Heads [heads@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Bradley, Carissa [CBradley@washoecounty.gov]; Bunkowski, Amber
Good morning,
Kind regards,
Gabrielle
she/her/hers
From: Storey, Marilyn [MStorey@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Storey, Marilyn
<MStorey@washoecounty.gov>
To: Burton, L.J. [LJBurton@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: MInutes May 17.2023
Attachments: MInutes May 17.2023.docx
Good morning Leah,
I did my best on these, I hope they are okay.
Thank you,
Marilyn
Marilyn J. Storey
Office Support Specialist | Washoe County Library System
mstorey@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8342
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
MINUTES WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023
4:00 P.M.
The Board met in regular session in a hybrid format via Zoom webinar and in person.
Chair Ghilieri called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
1) ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Frank Perez, Amy Ghilieri, Lea Grace, Ann Medaille
Board Members Absent: None
County Staff Present: Library Director Jeff Scott, Assistant District Attorney
Brandon Price, Assistant County Manager David Solaro
2) PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Ewin Lyngar: Spoke about the last meeting he attended where people were angry. He stated
that we should respect one another. Is in support of the drag queen story hour event.
2. Gail Townsend: Spoke of her support to the drag queen story hour event. She appreciates the
volunteers and the Board members as well.
3. Bruce Foster: Spoke about his opposition to the drag queen story hour event. Would like to
see each board member have their own emails.
4. Nichelle Hull: Spoke about her opposition to the drag queen story hour event.
5. Julie Adams: Spoke about her opposition to the drag queen story hour event.
6. Wayne Holland: Spoke on the library mission and stated the job is being well done.
7. Bruce Parks: Spoke about his opposition to the drag queen story event. He wants all Trustees
to have access to the emails.
8. Mary Jones: She stated that our tax dollars are not supporting the drag queen story hour
event, that donations through the Friends of Washoe County are contributing to this program.
9. Valerie Fiannaca : Spoke about her opposition to the drag queen story event.
10. Sandee Tibbett: Spoke about her opposition to the drag queen story event. She also
mentioned that she wants to make sure all emails are getting to the intended party.
11. James M. Benthin: Spoke about his opposition to the drag queen story event.
12. Nicole Obritsch: She spoke in support of the library board, and of the drag queen story
event.
13. Sara DePaoli: Started out by saying how wonderful the library looks since the renovations.
She also wanted the board to know how grateful she is for all that they do, and for all the
different programming that is offered.
14. Gabriela Rentena: She stated that this is one of the first meetings that she has attended and
mentioned that something doesn’t seem right, and that most people seem unhappy with the
programming. Because of this she feels that the director should resign.
15. Carmen Quinones: Spoke about her opposition to the drag queen story event.
16. Daniela Garcia: Spoke about her opposition to the drag queen story event.
17. Cliff Nellis: Spoke on his opposition to the drag queen story event.
18. Jeff DePaoli: Spoke in his support of the drag queen story event. And thanked the board for
what they do.
19. Angela Dunlop: Spoke about her support to the drag queen story event and thanked the
board for providing these opportunities.
20. David Cnych: Spoke about his opposition to the drag queen story event.
21. Victoria Meyer: Spoke about her opposition to the drag queen story event. Wants to make
sure all emails are received by the entire board and not just the director.
22. Mary Carmen Medina: Spoke about her opposition to the drag queen story event.
23. Janet Butcher: Spoke on her opposition to the drag queen story event.
24. Fred Meyer: Stated that he agreed with those that feel that the director should resign.
3) Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) On motion by Vice Chair Perez, seconded by Trustee Medaille, which motion duly carried, the
board approved the minutes of the May 17, 2023, Library Board of Trustees Meeting. All in
favor; none opposed.
4) Old Business [Non-Action Item]

None
5) New Business
a. Presentation and Discussion: Washoe County Library Strategic Plan Update (Non-Action
item)
Director Jeff Scott reviewed a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which was provided in the
Board Packet, regarding updates to the Strategic Plan.
Topics discussed or reviewed included:

• Book Machines – installations in the Cold Springs Community Center, and the Sun Valley
Neighborhood Center are scheduled for May 22, and May 25
• Sierra View Library Re-opening
• Sparks Library closes for flooring repair May 15-22
• Downtown Reno Library ADA Family Restroom begins
• Welcoming Spaces ‘Best Places to Work Survey’
• Staff Day on May 18
• Lit Fiber to Gerlach
• Celebrate Diversity ‘Older American Month’
• Culture Fest at Sierra View Library
• Drag Story Hour returns
• RainbowFest at the Downtown Library on June 15, North Valleys Library on June 17, and
sparks Library June 18
• Spanish Language Strategic Plan
Jeff was asked what the percentage of employees participated in the Best Places to Work
Survey. Director Scott responded with around 75%
Trustee Perez had no questions, just wanted to thank the staff for their efficiency in getting
the high fiber over to Gerlach.
b. Presentation and Discussion: Collection Development (Library Books & Materials) by Debi
Stears [Non-Action Item]
Debi Stears, Library Collection Development Manager reviewed a PowerPoint presentation, a

Copy of which was provided in the Board Packet, regarding Library Books & Materials.

• Art and Science of building a collection
• Mission: Curate a collection that reflects the needs, interests, and demands of our local
community
• About a million dollars is spent for new materials in which the General funder covers
$64,000, and the rest is covered by the expansion fund.
• Forecasting New Titles and what’s popular
• Monitor Demand by Format and try to make books available when requested
• The price of E-books compared to the price of physical books is high
• 86% of purchases are determined based on these data points, remaining 14% of items
come via patron requests
• Shift from Just in case to Just in time
• Providing more hours to the public
• Discover items in the library catalog provided for patrons
• New books make up the 6.7% of adult books, but account for 33% of the checkouts
• Popular titles available on the shelf with no wait
• Book Team- Weekly segments: KUNR, Social Media Posts, lists in the library catalog,
Author events, and Displays
• Collection Management- We have about 500,000 visible items, and about 70,000
eBooks, and downloadable audio books
• What should we do with the damaged books, out of date books, and books that no one
wants
• Shrink overhead
• Floating Collection-Materials move around the system as dictated by patron demand
• Centralized Selection and Deselection-Keeping books updated
• Weeding (culling, deselection) The process of removing books and other materials due
to physical condition, contains outdated or inaccurate information, or does not fit the
scope of the library’s collection
• Data-Driven Collection Management-A report that assesses books, allowing branches to
move books to other libraries to provide space for others within their branch
• Past Budget Cuts Hurt our Collections
• Budget Growth-Jeff Scott increased materials budget to 70%, and an additional42%
increase takes effect July 1
• Collection Priorities – Lower wait times, extra copies, create bookmobile collection,
increase Spanish collection, Expand Lucy Day collection
• What happens to the items we withdraw?
Debi was asked: What happens when you have a sleeper, and you have one copy, and 74
additional people want this book? Debi responded by saying there is a report that is run that
monitors demand.
Debi was asked if there is any licensing that could be obtained that would allow the patron to
stream audio books? Debi explained that it is not cost effective.
c. Discussion: Washoe County’s 2023 Best Places to Work Survey [Non-Action Item]
Director Jeff Scott reviewed and discussed questions on the Best Places to Work Survey a copy
of which was provided in the Board packet. Jeff felt overall most everyone was happy working
in the library system with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. We received a high number of
recommendations to work in the library and feels that will encourage more people to apply for
jobs within the library.
Trustee Perez asked Director Jeff Scott more about the two finalists, asking if they were local or
from out of state. Jeff mentioned he would get to that in section 6c.
Trustee Medaille commented that she feels the survey had some very useful information and
looks very positive. but looking at the comments at the bottom and it seems that some people
have anxieties about the homeless situation. And asked do you have any thought on how to
help the staff with this? Jeff responded by saying that we are looking at a variety of ways to
help the staff. We have training on this, we have a subscription service; “How to Handle the
Homeless” and how to de-escalate a situation. He hopes this will help because dealing with the
population can take a toll on the staff. He mentioned that the County provides the Calm App to
all County employees at no charge. Jeff also mentioned that they are working on providing the
employees with a quiet place to de-compress when needed. He concluded by saying that he is
aware of these issues, and we are working on them.
6) Reports
a) Library Director Update by Jeff Scott [Non-Action Item]
Director Jeff Scott went on to answer Trustee Perez’s previous question about the two finalists,
and whether they are local or from out of state. Jeff responded by saying that that they are
both from out of state, one is from Georgia, and the other is from Texas. They both scored high
in the interview. He said that the panel included himself, two additional library directors and
Dave Salerno. He does not want to publish the two names at this time, because this is the
Library Director level, but you can ask him privately and he will give you the names, and that
board members are welcome to come to the Meet & Greet.
Director Jeff Scott talked about interviews this week for the LA3 position(s) and we have the
second interviews for the Assistant Library Director next week, and we also have interviews for
the Library Assistant II, and for a Part-Time Library Assistant II. And that we have 371 candidates
for the Library Aide position. The Jennifer South Day a de-escalation training, technology
classes. This is also a great opportunity for the staff to meet new or current staff during the
breaks. Library Explorer has arrived and should be distributed on Monday. He mentioned the
Book vending machine installation, the Smithsonian Institute Exhibition that will be coming next
year, ALA traveling exhibitions “Americans in the Holocaust” coming to the Northwest Reno
Library in July, reading challenge starts June 1, damaged books from people making antisemitic
or racist comments in the books, and that the Holocaust seems to be the most targeted, high-
speed internet, RainbowFest returns.
b) Sierra View Library Report by Branch Manager Sarah Jaeck [Non-Action Item]
Branch Manager Sarah Jaeck presented slides of the renovations done at the Sierra View Library,
a copy of which was included in the Board packet.
• The renovations took 6 months to complete

• She wanted to thank Director Scott, and the Reno Town Mall for allowing them to get their
spaces refreshed, and renovated
• The ADA lift will be up and running shortly for those patrons who have mobility challenges
• Their biggest challenge was when a fire pipe burst in the middle of the night causing flooding
throughout the mall and delayed the reopening of the library by three months as drywall had to
be replaced and repaired.
• Sarah thanked her staff for working so hard on preparing to put the library back together and to
get it reopened.
• They are still waiting on some furniture to arrive.
• Sarah is hoping to have a small party once everything is completed.
• She is really excited about the new fresh space for the community, and to be able to offer their
services again.
• Just before they were ready to do their soft launch, they were committed to hosting Anderson
Middle School Literacy night where they had over 100 students and families. They did scavenger
hunts, steam activities including tam grams, motley robots, geo string boards
• They hosted a Corbett Kindergarten story time
• Hosted a culture fest to celebrate El Dia de los ninos and El Dia de los libros (Children’s Day,
Book Day) and had 397 interactions. They gave out passports for kids and families to collect
literary pieces and stamps
• Had performers from Ballet Folklorico Raices del Fuego, Yangqin Zhao-Melody of China,
Northern Nevada Scottish Highland Dancers, Kantu Inca, had visits from the Sons and Daughters
of Aaron, UNR’s African Student Organization, UNR’s Filipino Culture and Language Club, Black
Wall Street Latino Arte, North Valleys library Thanh Nguyen did presentation on Vietnamese
culture, Nevada Asian Community Development Council, Foster Read, Northern Nevada Food
Bank to offer assistance for books
• Returning and New upcoming programs
• Sierra View Promotions & New Arrivals
• Sierra View Partnerships: Duncan Traner, Gerlach Community Library, Northern Nevada Literacy
Council, Family Estate Planning Series
c) Youth Services and Library Events Team Report by Library Program Coordinator Beate Weinert
[Non-Action Item]
Beate presented a PowerPoint on what YSLE does, a copy of which was included in the Board packet.

• Presented a slide with an overview of what Youth Services and Library Events Department (YSLE)
does (available online, and in the Board packet)
• Stimulate Imagination
• Increase Author Events throughout library system
• Testing out Author Consortium subscription and hosting virtual Authors
• Partnership with Nevada Humanities brings local Authors and Talents
• Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl Poet and Author Aimee Nezhukumatathil
• School Support, families can sign up for online registration, and infinite campus, and be signed
up for a library card for their child at the same time
• My First Library Card, we are partnered with Renown and now have our baby library cards
• It’s Never Too Early to Read to Your Child billboard to promote the importance of early literacy,
and reading to your children early
• School and education outreaches
• Nevada Museum of Art-Education Night
• Celebrating Our Diverse Community Events
• Art in Spanish event at our Sparks Library
• El Dia de los Muertos Celebration event November 1&2
• Events: spellbinders, Woodwind Quartet, TeenTober, Incline Library does Shivery Tales
• Story Time early literacy events
• Teen Engagement Group events
• Art Galleries
• Community Partners: Friends of Washoe County Library, School Districts, Renown, KUNR
• Summer Reading Challenge with 4 different age groups
• Book Bags
• Claim prizes by July 31st
• Upcoming Summer Events
Trustee Perez wanted to express to Beate, Judy, and the team that they do a great job with all the
events that they do every year. And that the board appreciates, and sees all the hard work that you do,
obviously supported by Director Scott as well.
Beate Weinert also wanted to take the time to thank Director Jeff Scott, that she has been in this
organization several years, and he has been very supportive, and doesn’t shy away from doing the right
thing in the Washoe County Library, and for our community, and would like to publicly thank you and
acknowledge him for those efforts, and our Library Board, we all come to the table with a personal
perspective, and agendas we have to check them at the door as public employees, and we need to
represent the community that we serve.
7) Staff Announcements – Three Minute Time Limit Per Person [Non-Action Item]
Library Director Jeff Scott wanted to let everyone know that we have a new Rainbow letter that was
sent out yesterday.
8) Board Comment – Limited to Announcements, Strategic Plan Activity Updates, or Issues Proposed
for Future Agendas and/or workshops [Non-Action Item]
Trustee Perez wanted to thank Chair Ghilieri for running the meeting today. Sorry that he was unable to
attend in person. He also wanted to thank the public for coming out and sharing their opinions.
9) Adjournment
Chair Ghilieri adjourned the meeting at 6:50 PM.

To: MacMillan, Jana [JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov]; Library - Leadership Team [Library-
CC: Nolan, Lynsy [LNolan@washoecounty.gov]; Maurins, Andrew
[ARMaurins@washoecounty.gov]; Partridge, Aurora J. [APartridge@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: How to plan and hold a safer DQSH
Thanks for sharing Jana. Thank you Andrew for the info.
I think we have had Samantha on a library panel discussion in the past? She is a great resource.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: MacMillan, Jana <JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov>

Cc: Nolan, Lynsy <LNolan@washoecounty.gov>; Maurins, Andrew <ARMaurins@washoecounty.gov>;
Partridge, Aurora J. <APartridge@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Re: How to plan and hold a safer DQSH
Andrew brought us this resource—it has some great, and timely, information.
Thanks.

From: Maurins, Andrew <ARMaurins@washoecounty.gov>
To: Partridge, Aurora J. <APartridge@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: MacMillan, Jana <JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov>; Nolan, Lynsy <LNolan@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: How to plan and hold a safer DQSH
Aurora,
An acquaintance of mine recently put out this list on her website on how to plan and hold a
safer Drag Queen Story Hour or other LGBTQ+ event. She's an academic expert on the Proud
Boys and other far-right extremist groups, and was consulted for the January 6th Select
Committee's published report on the Capitol insurrection. I think she has some great advice
that we'd do well to pass along to the branches holding DQSH events next month.
How to plan and hold a safer drag story hour or LGBTQI+ event — Glitterpill
How to plan and hold a safer

drag story hour or LGBTQI+
event — Glitterpill
Glitterpill offers this advice for event
organizers, performers, activists, and
community members to help you plan
safer and more resilient events for the
LGBTQI+ community.
www.glitterpill.io
Andrew
From: MacMillan, Jana [JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of MacMillan, Jana
<JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov>
CC: Nolan, Lynsy [LNolan@washoecounty.gov]; Maurins, Andrew
[ARMaurins@washoecounty.gov]; Partridge, Aurora J. [APartridge@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: How to plan and hold a safer DQSH
Andrew brought us this resource—it has some great, and timely, information.
Thanks.

From: Maurins, Andrew <ARMaurins@washoecounty.gov>

To: Partridge, Aurora J. <APartridge@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: MacMillan, Jana <JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov>; Nolan, Lynsy <LNolan@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: How to plan and hold a safer DQSH
Aurora,
An acquaintance of mine recently put out this list on her website on how to plan and hold a
safer Drag Queen Story Hour or other LGBTQ+ event. She's an academic expert on the Proud
Boys and other far-right extremist groups, and was consulted for the January 6th Select
Committee's published report on the Capitol insurrection. I think she has some great advice
that we'd do well to pass along to the branches holding DQSH events next month.
How to plan and hold a safer drag story hour or LGBTQI+ event — Glitterpill
How to plan and hold a
safer drag story hour or
LGBTQI+ event — Glitterpill
Glitterpill offers this advice for event
organizers, performers, activists, and
community members to help you plan
safer and more resilient events for the
LGBTQI+ community.
www.glitterpill.io
Andrew
To: Bowen, Jonnica L. [JBowen@washoecounty.gov]
CC: West, Benjamin [BWest@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: Call regarding DSH at NV
Some background on him.
https://www.thefallonpost.org/news/4601,school-district-serves-trespass-notice-on-knell
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Bowen, Jonnica L. <JBowen@washoecounty.gov>

Cc: West, Benjamin <BWest@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Re: Call regarding DSH at NV
Thanks, Jeff. I figured we were well acquainted with him.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen
Branch Manager, North Valleys Library | Washoe County Library System
jbowen@washoecounty.gov| Office: 775.972.0281
1075 North Hills Blvd. STE 340, Reno, NV 89506

To: Bowen, Jonnica L. <JBowen@washoecounty.gov>
Yes this is Geoffrey Knell, a Churchill County resident who goes to any Pride events with a megaphone.
He never brings anyone with him as he has been banned from every public area in Churchill County. I’ll
expect him at Downtown on Thursday and at North Valleys on Saturday.
He also called me and left a message that was similar in tone.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Subject: Call regarding DSH at NV
Hi Jeff,
Staff took a call this morning at 11:24 AM from a man who identified himself as
"Jeff" and asked to speak with me, but Seth who answered the phone, believes
the man told him he is "Jeff, Library Director."
I took the call expecting to talk to you. The call went like this:
I identified myself.
Man asked if I was the Director of the Library.
I said, "No, I am the branch manger at North Valleys."
He said it was me who he need to talk to. He was calling to inform me that "we
are going to be praying at the Drag Queen Story Time [here]."
He continued to talk about child abuse and that we are committing it with our
program.
I asked several times who I was talking to. He said I'm "Jeff." He asked, "you work
for Jeff Scott?" I confirmed that I did. He said, "Jeff knows me..."
He continued to describe how we are committing child abuse with our program
and other political violations we are making. I told him if he didn't have anything
else I would be disconnecting the phone call, as it was obvious he did not want
to speak with you (the Director). He continued, but added that, "you better
watch out..." I asked if he was making a threat? He blustered more of the same
and then hung up on me.
I'm certain this isn't a unique phone call, but wanted to make sure you were
aware of this happening.
I was able to capture the call history from our bin-room phone: '
Sincerely,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen

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From: Bowen, Jonnica L. [JBowen@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Bowen, Jonnica L.
<JBowen@washoecounty.gov>
Thanks, Jeff. I figured we were well acquainted with him.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen

To: Bowen, Jonnica L. <JBowen@washoecounty.gov>
Yes this is Geoffrey Knell, a Churchill County resident who goes to any Pride events with a
megaphone. He never brings anyone with him as he has been banned from every public area in
Churchill County. I’ll expect him at Downtown on Thursday and at North Valleys on Saturday.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Hi Jeff,
program.
Sincerely,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen
To: Bowen, Jonnica L. [JBowen@washoecounty.gov]
Yes this is Geoffrey Knell, a Churchill County resident who goes to any Pride events with a
megaphone. He never brings anyone with him as he has been banned from every public area in
Churchill County. I’ll expect him at Downtown on Thursday and at North Valleys on Saturday.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Hi Jeff,
program.
Sincerely,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen
From: Bowen, Jonnica L. [JBowen@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Bowen, Jonnica L.
<JBowen@washoecounty.gov>
Hi Jeff,
program.
Sincerely,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen
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To: Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: Library News & Events CORRECTION
Life is better that way. If only the entire community could filter out Eddie Lorton. I mean, election wise,
they have. And yet…
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>

Subject: Re: Library News & Events CORRECTION
I had to go back and look after I saw your email. I think my brain has just trained itself to filter out
anything Eddie Lorton.

To: Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>
Yes, good to see support. Like I said in the other email, one of Lorton’s comments I would identify as
hate speech, but other people have commented so we can leave it for now.
He is so desperate for attention.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Ok those are brilliant. The comments, less so, though I was happy to see the support as well!

Here are my favorite two memes about it.
Jeff Scott
From: Scott, Jeff

It is like the Machurian Candidate. They keep saying the same statement over and over without
thinking…
I saw some comments on Facebook. We can discuss with Jamie about it.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Subject: Fw: Library News & Events CORRECTION
From: JAKE DUCK <MRJAKEDUCK@hotmail.com>

Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 2:30 PM
To: Washoe County Libraries <library@washoecounty.gov>
THAT DRAG QUEEN THING YOU HAVE SCHEDULED IS KRAP...PERVERTED.....WOKE...SLIME.....NO

PLACE IN OUR LIBRARIES..

Sent: Friday, May 26, 2023 6:55 PM
To: MRJAKEDUCK@HOTMAIL.COM <MRJAKEDUCK@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Library News & Events CORRECTION
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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE KICKOFF

An earlier version of this newsletter incorrectly listed the date the Summer
Reading Challenge begins. We apologize for any confusion.
Our Summer Reading Challenge starts June 1 and will run through July 31.
Early registration has already opened.
This year's challenge theme is All Together Now, and the library is the perfect
place to come together and create shared experiences. Spend the summer
reading, learning, and spreading kindness with us! Learn more by visiting our
Summer Reading Challenge webpage. We're celebrating with a series of kickoff
parties at our branches and will have fun events throughout the summer.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Pardon the Pawn

Saturday, May 27, 2:30-3:30 pm
Northwest Reno Library
Learn chess basics including the

names and moves of each piece. For
more advanced players, take your
game to the next level, and develop
winning strategies and tactics.
Each week will include lessons,
guidance, analysis, and puzzles, and
then feature friendly over-the-board
chess play.
Learn more
The History and Culture

of the Washoe Peoples
Multiple times and locations
These talks will help those who live

in the Washoe Tribes' aboriginal
homelands gain a greater
understanding what the landscape,
wildlife, and people who lived here
were like in the past and how they
have kept their way of life alive.
Sign up now
STEAM Thursday
3D Modeling
Thursday, June 1, 4:30-5:30 pm
Sparks Library
Learn to create your own original 3D
design in Tinkercad and then have it
printed using the library’s 3D printer
Learn more
First Friday
Summer Bunco Night

Friday, June 2, 4:30-5:30 pm
North Valleys Library
Come out for a chance to win a fun

prize and make new friends! Bunco is
a fast-paced, loud, dice-rolling game
is all chance and little skill.
Sign up now
FOR MAKERS
Fifth Wednesday in the Quad
Wednesday, May 31, 2-5 pm
Cool off this summer with a custom

printed aluminum water bottle featuring
your own unique design.
Brush up on your design skills, and learn

to use our sublimation printer and heat
press during this hands-on, fun-filled
activity. Don't have a design in mind?
Use one of our premade templates.
Sign up now
BOOK GROUPS
Sparks Library
Bird Brother
by Rodney Stotts
Tuesday Book Group

The Falcon Thief
by Joshua Hammer
Mystery Sleuth Book Club

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
by Marie Benedict
SO Very Literary Book Club

South Valleys Library
The Calculating Stars
by Marry Robinette Kowal
MOVIE SCREENINGS
WHAT TO READ NEXT
Manga
See full list

Holiday Closure
All Washoe County Library branches will be
closed Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial
Day.
See all branch hours and scheduled closures

here.

The Friends are back! The next Friends
of Washoe County Library book sale is
happening June 3-11 during its new
sale hours, 10 am-4 pm, inside the
Reno Town Mall. Early shopping is
available to members only from 3-6 pm
on Friday, June 2. Become a member
today or join at the door.
Friends of Washoe County Library is a

member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada
non-profit organization dedicated to
advocating, fundraising, and providing
support for the Washoe County Library
System.
To join, to donate, or for more

information, please visit
www.washoelibraryfriends.org or call
775-324-5522.

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 775-327-8300
I had to go back and look after I saw your email. I think my brain has just trained itself to filter
out anything Eddie Lorton.

Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott


Jeff Scott
From: Scott, Jeff

thinking…
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott




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Pardon the Pawn



chess play.
Learn more


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STEAM Thursday
3D Modeling
Sparks Library
Learn more
First Friday
Summer Bunco Night


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BOOK GROUPS
Sparks Library
Bird Brother
by Rodney Stotts
Tuesday Book Group

The Falcon Thief
by Joshua Hammer

by Marie Benedict

MOVIE SCREENINGS
WHAT TO READ NEXT
Manga
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System.

775-324-5522.

Washoe County Library System 301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501
775-327-8300
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott


Jeff Scott
From: Scott, Jeff

thinking…
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott




View Online
UPCOMING EVENTS
Pardon the Pawn The History and Culture
Saturday, May 27, 2:30-3:30 pm of the Washoe Peoples
Northwest Reno Library Multiple times and locations
Learn chess basics including the These talks will help those who live
names and moves of each piece. For in the Washoe Tribes' aboriginal
more advanced players, take your homelands gain a greater
game to the next level, and develop understanding what the landscape,
winning strategies and tactics. wildlife, and people who lived here

chess play. Sign up now
Learn more
STEAM Thursday
3D Modeling
Sparks Library

Learn more
First Friday
Summer Bunco Night


Sign up now
FOR MAKERS


Sign up now
BOOK GROUPS
Sparks Library
Bird Brother
by Rodney Stotts
Tuesday Book Group

The Falcon Thief
by Joshua Hammer

by Marie Benedict

MOVIE SCREENINGS
WHAT TO READ NEXT
Manga
See full list

Holiday Closure
Day.

here.


System.

775-324-5522.


Jeff Scott
From: Scott, Jeff

thinking…
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott




View Online

UPCOMING EVENTS

Each week will include lessons, have kept their way of life alive.
chess play.

STEAM Thursday
3D Modeling
Sparks Library

First Friday
Learn more
Summer Bunco Night

Sign up now
FOR MAKERS


Sign up now
BOOK GROUPS
Sparks Library
Bird Brother
by Rodney Stotts
Tuesday Book Group

The Falcon Thief
by Joshua Hammer

by Marie Benedict

MOVIE SCREENINGS
WHAT TO READ NEXT
Manga
See full list

Holiday Closure
Day.

here.


System.

775-324-5522.

775-327-8300
Subject: RE: (Washoe County Library): Eddie Lorton commented on your photo.
Yes, when I first saw them I would categorize them as hate speech. Other people have gotten into to it
so I guess we should leave it. The “normalize this” comment is homophobic.
Lorton also associated with Proud Boys going back to 2018…
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Subject: Fw: (Washoe County Library): Eddie Lorton commented on your photo.
Just FYI—Eddie Lorton has joined in the anti-drag Facebook comments.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

System

Subject: (Washoe County Library): Eddie Lorton commented on your photo.
View Eddie Lorton's comment on your photo.
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Not as long as the library approves drag queen story time for our children. See
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Subject: Fw: (Washoe County Library): Eddie Lorton commented on your photo.
Just FYI—Eddie Lorton has joined in the anti-drag Facebook comments.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
System

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View Eddie Lorton's comment on your photo .
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chess play.
STEAM Thursday
3D Modeling
Sparks Library
Learn more
First Friday
Summer Bunco Night


Sign up now
FOR MAKERS


Sign up now
BOOK GROUPS
Sparks Library
Bird Brother
by Rodney Stotts
Tuesday Book Group

The Falcon Thief
by Joshua Hammer

by Marie Benedict

MOVIE SCREENINGS
WHAT TO READ NEXT
Manga
See full list

Holiday Closure
Day.

here.


System.

775-324-5522.

775-327-8300
thinking…
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott




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UPCOMING EVENTS

chess play. Sign up now
Learn more
STEAM Thursday
3D Modeling
Sparks Library

Learn more
First Friday
Summer Bunco Night


Sign up now
FOR MAKERS


Sign up now
BOOK GROUPS
Sparks Library
Bird Brother
by Rodney Stotts
Tuesday Book Group

The Falcon Thief
by Joshua Hammer

by Marie Benedict

MOVIE SCREENINGS
WHAT TO READ NEXT
Manga
See full list

Holiday Closure
Day.

here.


System.

775-324-5522.



View Online

UPCOMING EVENTS
Pardon the Pawn

chess play.
Learn more


Sign up now
First Friday
Summer Bunco Night
Come out for a chance to win a fun prize

and make new friends! Bunco is a fast-
paced, loud, dice-rolling game is all
chance and little skill.
Sign up now
STEAM Thursday
3D Modeling
Sparks Library

Learn more

FOR MAKERS


Sign up now
BOOK GROUPS
Sparks Library
Bird Brother
by Rodney Stotts
Tuesday Book Group

The Falcon Thief
by Joshua Hammer

by Marie Benedict

MOVIE SCREENINGS
WHAT TO READ NEXT

Manga
See full list

Holiday Closure
Day.

here.


System.

775-324-5522.

775-327-8300
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To: olivererwine@icloud.com; suedurst@sbcglobal.net; Sheree Garcia
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[aprilheiselt@gmail.com]; sherylstopper@gmail.com; aghexen@gmail.com; Scott, Jeff
[jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Mary Jones [mj12633@yahoo.com]; jleetahoe1@gmail.com;
Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: FWCL BOARD MTG 6-14-23
Attachments: B.O.D.6-14-2023.docx; B.O.D.5-10-2023 minutes.docx
Here are the agenda & minutes for the next Board meeting. There will be hard copies for the
Board members at the meeting.
--
Friends of Washoe County Library
Reno, NV
friends@washoelibraryfriends.org
(775) 324-5522
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
June14, 2023 4:30pm

AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call/Introduction of Guests
3. Approval of May Minutes
4. Washoe County Library System Update
a. Libraries Remodel Update
b. Strategic Plan/Tax Initiative
c. Author Presentation Request - Beate
5. Treasurer’s/Finance Report
6. Administration – Quick Books & Computer System Update
7. Membership
8. Friends of Washoe County Library Book Sale
a. Amazon Sales
9. Other Business/Future Agenda Items
a. Fleischmann Planetarium – Rebecca
b. Sparks Heritage Museum – Sue
c. Reschedule Planning and Goals Meeting: To Be Determined (Tax Initiative)
d. Books For Kindergarteners – Jennifer & April
e. Kyle’s To Do Lists Replacement – Memberships & Renewals
f. Board Of Directors Candidates
g. Volunteer Speaker
h. Miscellaneous Other Business
10. Adjournment – Next Meeting August 9, 2023, Incline Village Library, 4pm – 6:15pm. There Will Be No Meeting In
July. Who will be carpooling to the meeting?
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 10, 2023 4:30pm
1. Call to Order: Dan called the meeting to order at 4:32pm.
2. Roll Call/Introduction of Guests
Board members present: Dan Irwine, Sur Durst, Sheree Garcia, Rebecca Gaul, April Heiselt, Mary
Jones, Jennifer Lee, Jenny McKay, Jamie Hemingway, Library Liaison, Jonnica McClure, North Valleys
Library Manager. Sheryl Stopper absent & excused.
3. Approval of April Minutes: Sue made the motion to approve the minutes. April seconded the motion,
motion approved.
4. Washoe County Library System Update
Jamie reported the Sierra View ribbon cutting will be May 17 th at 3pm. Sparks Library will be closed May
15 through 22nd for floor repair. Staff Day is May 18th, 8:30am, at the Holland Project. Friends June &
August Book Sale are in the new EXPLORER. Drag Story Hour will be part of Rainbowfest on June 15,
17 & July 15. They need help at the comfort/hydration station June 17th at North Valleys. Mary motioned,
Sue seconded, motion approved to have Summer Reading vouchers with a $3 value, can use all 3 at one
time, have no cash value, will begin June1 & expire August 31st.
The Strategic Plan/Tax Initiative – on hold awaiting update.
5. Treasurer’s/Finance Report
Sheree reported the Endowment Fund as of May 4, 2023 as follows: $12,391 in Umpqua Bank account
and $1,443, 253 in RBC.
6. Administration
Quick Books needs to be updated by May 31st but there is not enough space on the drive. Mary made
the motion to purchase 2 desktops, 1 monitor, 1 laptop, & 1 hard drive for the office, April seconded,
motion carried. Sheree & a coworker will look into purchasing & installing the items. There will be an e-
mail vote to approve the purchase price.
7. Membership
Memberships numbers have remained the same. 2 lists will be at the Sale – 1 is the current members &
1 is those who expired July through September 2022.
8. Friends of Washoe County Library Book Sale
Sue & Jenny will be at the membership table, need 1 more for the line. Jennifer will have Marsy call
Janet & Marsy will call the tv stations & get the ½ page ad in the Senior Spectrum. Sue announced the
book sale at RPEN. Donations are being accepted at the sale site. ½ price Saturday has been
discontinued. The public hours are 10am to 4pm. Amazon sales for April were 24 items for $1,558.08
with an average price of $54.51. Ken will be on vacation for part of the month.
9. Other Business/Future Agenda Items
Rebecca made a motion for $500 for the Fleishmann Planetarium star-gazing hour, Mary seconded,
motion approved. The event will be June 24 th at 9pm with a film & star gazing. April noted she has
worked with Paul before. Mary will take the office calls for the event. Rebecca will get the membership
list to highlight who is coming.
Sue will pick up boxes of donated books from Sparks Heritage Museum & drop off membership
applications. We may be able to get a table at the Art Museum the first Thursday of the month.
Jennifer & April got hard cover books for Mamie Towles (37 See the Cat) & Hunter Lake (47 Sour
Grapes) to be presented at their kindergartners’ graduation. There will be a Friends sticker in each book.
Sue will help in the office with membership addressing for cards & renewals. Sheree has updated the
website with new sale hours & removed Give the Gift of Reading.
April reported BPL will give us a non-profit discount for the volunteer aprons. They want $40 for the logo,
2 to 3 colors. Aprons cost between $12 & $20 each. Custom Ink is $22 each. April motioned to give
BPL the logo & order 50 aprons, Sue seconded, motion carried.
10. Adjournment
Jennifer made a motion to adjourn, April seconded the motion, motion approved. Meeting adjourned at
6pm. Next meeting will be June 14, 2023 at South Valleys Library at 4:30pm.
From: Dickman, Corinne [CDickman@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Dickman, Corinne
<CDickman@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2023 9:32 AM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov];
Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Ullman, Julie [JLUllman@washoecounty.gov];
Farris, Toni [TFarris@washoecounty.gov]; McLaughlin, Sasha
[SMcLaughlin@washoecounty.gov]; McMann, Suzanne [SMcmann@washoecounty.gov]; Van
Hoozer, Samantha [SVanhoozer@washoecounty.gov]; Stears, Debi D
[DDStears@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov];
Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]
CC: MacMillan, Jana [JMacMillan@washoecounty.gov]; Reinke, Kristin
[KReinke@washoecounty.gov]; Talarico, Lori A. [LTalarico@washoecounty.gov]; Bowen,
Jonnica L. [JBowen@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Rainbow Festival SP 07/15
Thank you all for volunteering for Rainbow Festival and Drag Story Hour.
I am completing the schedule, but waiting to send it until after North Valleys even this weekend, in case
there is anything that arises that I need to adjust for. TBH, the entire event is pivoting to handle
whatever comes up.
Sparks will be open to the public, so service point coverage and usually computer assistance is on the
menu.
Looking forward to seeing you, and thank you for your help!
My regular work week is Sunday through Thursday
Corinne
Corinne Dickman, MLS
Managing Librarian | Sparks Library | Washoe County Library System
cdickman@washoecounty.us | Office: 775.352.3204
1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV 89431

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