Dec 2023 Emails

From: Ryan, Kristen [kryan@washoecounty.
gov] on behalf of Ryan, Kristen

<kryan@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2023 1:20 PM
To: McBride, Kelly [KMcBride@washoecounty.gov]; Collamer, Brent
[BCollamer@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; McKenzie, Stacy L.
[SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Highlighting a member of your staff
The only thing I see is that the Downtown Reno Library will not be offering any programs in
February due to the elevator repair. So we won't be launching a D&D event in February. Can
we adjust the wording to early 2024?
Kristen Ryan
Branch Manager | Washoe County Library System
kryan@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8304
301 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
From: McBride, Kelly <KMcBride@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2023 12:17 PM
To: Ryan, Kristen <kryan@washoecounty.gov>; Collamer, Brent <BCollamer@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; McKenzie, Stacy L. <SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RE: Highlighting a member of your staff
Hello Kristen and Brent,
My team and I met with Jerome earlier this month and I have create the post we would like to release in
January: Washoe's Stars: Meet Jerome Gunderman! Please take a look and let me know if you have any
concerns or would like to see any changes.
Jerome was so much fun to meet with, thank you for letting us share his story!
Regards,
Kelly McBride
Program Assistant |
Department of Human
Resources
kmcbride@washoecounty.gov
| : (775) 328-2091
1001 E Ninth Street Bldg A
Room 220, Reno, NV 89512
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30
AM-5:30 PM
From: Ryan, Kristen <kryan@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 4:28 PM
To: McBride, Kelly <KMcBride@washoecounty.gov>; Collamer, Brent <BCollamer@washoecounty.gov>
Yay for Jerome! I don't see any problem with you meeting with Jerome. As long as he is ok to
chat with you, go forth and interview 🙂
Kristen Ryan

Subject: Highlighting a member of your staff
Hello,
My team is looking to start highlighting “Washoe Stars” every other month on Inside Washoe and I do
not have the privilege of knowing every individual nominated so I am hoping to get your feedback.
Jerome Gunderman is on my list due to having several very positive nominations in 2023. The
nomination comments describe him in a way that makes him appear to be a good employee to highlight
in November or January: “Shows grace and patience,” “Always ready to offer the right assistance,” sang
during baby story hour…
Before I reach out to him, I wanted to run this by your leadership. I would request a meeting with him
(virtual or in person) to discuss topics like attitude around work, his role in your department and the
County, and tips for fellow employees, and then make an internal post with quotes and information
shared as well as a couple pictures. If you have any concerns, I am happy to choose someone else, no
questions asked. Please let me know your thoughts.
Regards,
Kelly McBride
Program Assistant |
Department of Human
Resources
kmcbride@washoecounty.gov
| : (775) 328-2091
1001 E Ninth Street Bldg A
Room 220, Reno, NV 89512
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs
8:00am-5:00pm, Fri 8:00am-
12:00pm
From: Stears, Debi D [DDStears@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Stears, Debi D
<DDStears@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 4:41 PM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
CC: McKenzie, Stacy L. [SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Book Challenges - action plan
Attachments: Wake Up Washoe County Cover Letter.pdf; HeartStopper Vol 3 12.20.23.pdf; Me
and Earl and the Dying Girl 12.20.2023.pdf; Beyond Magenta 12.20.23.pdf; Gender Queer
12.20.23.pdf; Looking For Alaska 12.20.23.pdf; Date Me Bryson Keller 12.20.23.pdf; Zenobia
July 12.20.23.pdf; Elatsoe 12.20.23.pdf; Crank 12.20.23.pdf; All Boys Aren't Blue 12.20.23.pdf;
Hooked 12.20.23.pdf; Hate U Give 12.20.23.pdf; This Day in June 12.20.23.pdf; Flamer
12.20.23.pdf
Hi Jeff and Stacy,
I’ve been spending tons of time on our book challenges and would like for us to have a meeting to
discuss our plan of attack. I’m uploading the documents that Nichelle Hull gave me at the December
board meeting. She also mailed a separate packet of the same documents to me. I’m especially
wondering about how to best respond to the cover letter written by Nichelle and the affidavit written by
Reva Crump. All sorts of demands are made that fall far outside of our policy. My temptation is to
respond with something simple like “your letter has been received and challenges will be responded to
in the order in which they were received.”
We’ve got the “Johnny the Walrus” challenge from February. I’ve done my investigative work, but I think
the challenger is still waiting for a formal decision.
We’ve got the 13 challenges that came from the patron at IV. She asked that all 13 titles be removed,
but when I spoke with her on the phone the first time she seemed to soften and prefer that they just be
located where children wouldn’t have access. I explained that if she wanted to revise her request, we’d
need to have her withdraw her challenges and resubmit new challenges with a requestion to reclassify. I
did email her an informal response to “Lawn Boy” and have made multiple attempts to contact her
about how she’d like to proceed. At this point, I think I should just plan to respond to each title as a
request to remove. (So far I’ve read 10.5 of the 13 titles).
Of the 14 titles that Wake Up Washoe County has challenged, they ask to remove 3 from the collection
and make the others unavailable to children. One challenger has requested that we create an x-rated
section, another is advocating that we create a “Parental Discretion Section” with oversight on who is
checking it out from librarians. (I would argue that our entire library is already a “parental oversight
collection”.) I fully expect that this group will appeal all your determinations to the library board. As I do
my investigative work, I’m compiling all the circ history, book reviews, ownership at peer libraries, etc.
to provide to the board as support of why they should remain in the collection.
This morning I also ordered a copy of each challenged title for a staff use collection, so that we have
each of the titles on hand without having to wait in the hold queue.
Have a great long weekend; we can reconnect next week.

Debi
Debi Stears
Collection Development Manager | Washoe County Library System
ddstears@washoecounty.gov| Office: 775.327.8349
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
From: Jahn, Weston A. [WJahn@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Jahn, Weston A.
<WJahn@washoecounty.gov>
To: Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Owens, Brenda
[BOwens@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; McKenzie,
Stacy L. [SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Washoe County Library System Staff Day at the Wilbur D. May Museum-
December 14, 2023
Attachments: IMG_8061.jpg
Hi again, library gang!
I was recently cleaning out some cupboards and found a box full of "Read Banned Books"
mugs and stickers. Would any of you like them? While I'm 100% behind the sentiment, I
don't really have any good way to use them besides just giving them out as scavenger hunt
prizes.
Just let me know either way and have a good a nice New Years.
Wes Jahn
Museum Program Coordinator - Assistant Curator
Wilbur D. May Museum
Community Services Department | Regional Parks and Open Space
wjahn@washoecounty.gov | Cell: 775.842.5663
1595 N. Sierra St, Reno, NV 89503
Working Hours: Wed-Sun. 10-4pm
Have some kudos to share about a Community Services Department employee or experience?
Submit a Nomination
From: Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Friday, October 13, 2023 11:31 AM
To: Jahn, Weston A. <WJahn@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Owens, Brenda
<BOwens@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; McKenzie, Stacy L.
<SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Washoe County Library System Staff Day at the Wilbur D. May Museum-December 14, 2023
Hi Wes,
JoAnna with reserve parks shared your contact information with me. We have reserved the
Garden Court area and the Double Diamond room on Thursday, December 14 from 9am-
3pm for our staff day. We will have approximately 150 staff in attendance.
I would like to introduce you to Brenda and Jamie who would like to schedule a walk
through with you so they can assess our technology needs.
Brenda and Jamie here are the hours at the Museum:

Museum, staff is there 10a-4p Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday 12p-4p.
I will leave it to all of you to arrange a time to meet.
Thank you!
Judy
Judy Hansen
Youth Services & Events Librarian | Washoe County Library System
jhansen@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8318
From: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Weinert, Beate
<BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie
[JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov];
McKenzie, Stacy L. [SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]; Stears, Debi D
[DDStears@washoecounty.gov]; Owens, Brenda [BOwens@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: From DSH Fw: Sad End of Year Update
Sorry to share this today.

Just FYI
With Much Gratitude,

Beate
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361
From: Drag Story Hour <info@dragqueenstoryhour.org>

Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 10:32 AM
To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Sad End of Year Update
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known as Project 2025, outlining an agenda for the next presidential
administration. This document disingenuously classifies any LGBTQ+ material as
“pornography”—including many DSH favorite picture books.
They write: “The people who produce and distribute it should be imprisoned.
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From: McBride, Kelly [KMcBride@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of McBride, Kelly
<KMcBride@washoecounty.gov>
To: Ryan, Kristen [kryan@washoecounty.gov]; Collamer, Brent
[BCollamer@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; McKenzie, Stacy L.
[SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: Highlighting a member of your staff
Hello Kristen and Brent,
My team and I met with Jerome earlier this month and I have create the post we would like to release in
January: Washoe's Stars: Meet Jerome Gunderman! Please take a look and let me know if you have any
concerns or would like to see any changes.
Jerome was so much fun to meet with, thank you for letting us share his story!
Regards,
Kelly McBride
Program Assistant | Department of Human Resources
kmcbride@washoecounty.gov | : (775) 328-2091
1001 E Ninth Street Bldg A Room 220, Reno, NV 89512
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
From: Ryan, Kristen <kryan@washoecounty.gov>

To: McBride, Kelly <KMcBride@washoecounty.gov>; Collamer, Brent <BCollamer@washoecounty.gov>
Yay for Jerome! I don't see any problem with you meeting with Jerome. As long as he is ok to
chat with you, go forth and interview 🙂
Kristen Ryan

Subject: Highlighting a member of your staff
Hello,
My team is looking to start highlighting “Washoe Stars” every other month on Inside Washoe and I do
not have the privilege of knowing every individual nominated so I am hoping to get your feedback.
Jerome Gunderman is on my list due to having several very positive nominations in 2023. The
nomination comments describe him in a way that makes him appear to be a good employee to highlight
in November or January: “Shows grace and patience,” “Always ready to offer the right assistance,” sang
during baby story hour…
Before I reach out to him, I wanted to run this by your leadership. I would request a meeting with him
(virtual or in person) to discuss topics like attitude around work, his role in your department and the
County, and tips for fellow employees, and then make an internal post with quotes and information
shared as well as a couple pictures. If you have any concerns, I am happy to choose someone else, no
questions asked. Please let me know your thoughts.
Regards,
Kelly McBride
Program Assistant | Department of Human Resources
kmcbride@washoecounty.gov | : (775) 328-2091
1001 E Ninth Street Bldg A Room 220, Reno, NV 89512
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm, Fri 8:00am-12:00pm
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2023 11:29 AM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151768] (Library ) -
Washoe County, NV
Yesterday was supposed to be our family Christmas since the kids' went to the
other side of the family for actual Christmas. Though perhaps not ideal, it was
truly powerful and event magical to have everyone together when mom needed us
most.
You are always so gracious and supportive, Jeff. Really thankful for that!

Beate
Beate Weinert
From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Re: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151768] (Library ) - Washoe County,
NV
Stacy is going to call Jamie back. I’ll share once she gets that info. I didn’t want to bother you
since you are dealing with stuff.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
From: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2023 11:24:09 AM
To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>
NV
Sorry about that, I should have had my out of office on for AL yesterday and
forgot, then things went sideways with mom
Curious, how much did Our Center spend?

Beate
Beate Weinert

NV
Thank you. I had Jamie reach out to see what costs Our Center had.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

NV
We don't—it was 'in kind' from our perspective so I didn't think to ask. I don't
think there are many paid employees and the rest were volunteers. They did buy
the books that Ginger was planning on reading, the refreshments for the
volunteers, swag.
Beate
Beate Weinert

Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2023 9:45 AM
Subject: Fwd: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151768] (Library ) - Washoe County,
NV
Do we know what Our Center paid for this summer’s Storytimes?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2023 9:44:08 AM
To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: FW: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151768] (Library ) - Washoe County,
NV
Good day,
Below, please find the service request received by Washoe311. Let us know if we can provide additional
information.
Respectfully,
Washoe311 Service Center
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
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Sent: Monday, December 25, 2023 1:54 PM
To: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151768] (Library ) - Washoe County, NV
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Washoe County, NV
A new service request has been filed.
Service Request Details

ID 151768
Date/Time 12/25/2023 1:54 PM
Type Library
Address 228 Bartmess Blvd, Spanish Springs
Origin Website
Comments I would like to know the exact cost for Drag
Queen Story Hour
Submitter Parks, Bruce
228 Bartmess Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89436
775-404-2112
bruce122@ymail.com
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Washoe County, NV
2023-12-25 21:53:48Z
From: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Scott, Jeff
<jscott@washoecounty.gov>
To: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy
[JHansen@washoecounty.gov]
Washoe County, NV
Stacy is going to call Jamie back. I’ll share once she gets that info. I didn’t want to bother you
since you are dealing with stuff.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

NV

Beate
Beate Weinert

NV
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

NV
volunteers, swag.

Beate
Beate Weinert

NV
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

NV
Good day,
information.
Respectfully,
Washoe County, NV

ID 151768
Date/Time 12/25/2023 1:54 PM
Type Library
Origin Website
Queen Story Hour
228 Bartmess Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89436
775-404-2112
bruce122@ymail.com
View in QAlert
Washoe County, NV
2023-12-25 21:53:48Z
Washoe County, NV

Beate
Beate Weinert

NV
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

NV
volunteers, swag.

Beate
Beate Weinert

NV
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

NV
Good day,
information.
Respectfully,
Washoe County, NV

ID 151768
Date/Time 12/25/2023 1:54 PM
Type Library
Origin Website
Queen Story Hour
228 Bartmess Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89436
775-404-2112
bruce122@ymail.com
View in QAlert
Washoe County, NV
2023-12-25 21:53:48Z
Washoe County, NV
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

NV
volunteers, swag.

Beate
Beate Weinert

NV
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

NV
Good day,
information.
Respectfully,
Washoe County, NV

ID 151768
Date/Time 12/25/2023 1:54 PM
Type Library
Origin Website
Queen Story Hour
228 Bartmess Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89436
775-404-2112
bruce122@ymail.com
View in QAlert
Washoe County, NV
2023-12-25 21:53:48Z
Washoe County, NV
volunteers, swag.

Beate
Beate Weinert

NV
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

NV
Good day,
information.
Respectfully,
Washoe County, NV

ID 151768
Date/Time 12/25/2023 1:54 PM
Type Library
Origin Website
Queen Story Hour
228 Bartmess Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89436
775-404-2112
bruce122@ymail.com
View in QAlert
Washoe County, NV
2023-12-25 21:53:48Z
Subject: Fwd: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151768] (Library ) -
Washoe County, NV
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

NV
Good day,
information.
Respectfully,
Washoe County, NV

ID 151768
Date/Time 12/25/2023 1:54 PM
Type Library
Origin Website
Queen Story Hour
228 Bartmess Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89436
775-404-2112
bruce122@ymail.com
View in QAlert
Washoe County, NV
2023-12-25 21:53:48Z
From: Washoe311 [Washoe311@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Washoe311
<Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: FW: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151768] (Library ) -
Washoe County, NV
Good day,
information.
Respectfully,


Washoe County, NV

ID 151768
Date/Time 12/25/2023 1:54 PM
Type Library
Origin Website
Queen Story Hour
228 Bartmess Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89436
775-404-2112
bruce122@ymail.com
View in QAlert
Washoe County, NV
2023-12-25 21:53:48Z
To: Solaro, David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert
[HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: f/u question
In case you haven’t seen these
https://thisisreno.com/2023/12/library-directors-annual-evaluation-sparks-controversy-
supporters-and-critics-clash-at-washoe-county-libraries-board-meeting-videos/
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/washoe-library-board-meeting-results-in-hourslong-public-
comment-again?utm_source=The+Nevada+Independent&utm_campaign=c15d37f983-
EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_12_16_12_20_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-47dd18228c-
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Jeff Scott

Sent: Friday, December 22, 2023 11:43:17 AM
To: Solaro, David <DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>; Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>
Thanks Dave it already went to press.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Solaro, David <DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>

To: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RE: f/u question
Jeff,
I think that providing the policy related to actions that will result in loss of privileges without expanding
on individual instances will be the best approach with this inquiry. Apologize for being late to the party
on this.
David M. Solaro
Assistant County Manager | Community Services
dsolaro@washoecounty.gov| Office: 775.328.3624
1001 E. Ninth Street, Building A, Reno, NV 89512
From: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2023 10:32 AM
To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David <DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>
I'd like to get Dave's take on that, but I'll leave that up to you.

To: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David <DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>
I think part of this is Ann had asked about it at the board meeting. I explained it to her afterward and she
seemed satisfied with the response.
I’ll just not respond to this. Should I say we are not responding or just not respond?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2023 10:26:59 AM
Jeff,
I'm not sure how far we want to go with a response, as this may be the subject of litigation. My
thought is not to provide any response/explanation, but it is up to you. I have to advise you that
whatever information we provide will potentially be used against you/the Library in litigation should
they decide to go that route.
Here are my comments if we want to provide any further information, however I'd like to further discuss
this prior to providing any response.
Over this past summer, we have had a number of incidents with groups attempting to disrupt children's
storytime events and damaging, altering, and hiding library materials.
In June, we had a Rainbow Storytime event at the Sparks Library. This was clearly identified as
a children's storytime event. Despite that, several individuals registered online for the storytime
event; however, when they arrived at the library for the event, they brought no children. We
believe this was intended to block attendance by manipulating the registration system, as some
programs have limited capacity. The individuals were not allowed to enter the program, but
chose to hover near the entrance of the event and filmed families entering for the storytime,
which was upsetting to some of those legitimately attending the event. That storytime event had
low attendance, with only two parents and two children attending, which we believe was
attributable, at least in past, to the abuse of the online registration system. As a result of their
misuse of the online event registration system, some individuals were blocked from using the
system to register online for programs and events. This did not prevent them from continuing to
use the library, or attending library events, but only prevented them from utilizing the online
event registration system. The suspensions have since been lifted.
In addition, there were several incidents where books were hidden within the library and/or
damaged. This prompted the Banned Book Display at the Spanish Springs Library, What Are
Your Neighbors Hiding from You? In one such incident, an individual checked out a book All
Boys Aren’t Blue and shoved Bible quotes far into the spine of the book, which then had to be
carefully extracted and the book examined for damage upon its return. That person’s library
check-out privileges were temporarily suspended as a result. However, that temporary
suspension has been lifted after he acknowledged that he should not treat books in this manner.
Herbert B. Kaplan
Deputy District Attorney
District Attorney's Office
hkaplan@da.washoecounty.gov | O: 775-337-5708
One South Sierra Street, Reno, NV 89501
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To: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David <DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RE: f/u question
This is Reno Response

Over this past summer, we have had a number of incidents with groups attempting to disrupt
storytimes and damage, alter, and hide library materials. We have taken measures to stop this
phenomenon from continuing.
There were several incidents where books were hidden and damaged. This prompted the Banned
Book Display at the Spanish Springs Library, What Are Your Neighbors Hiding from You? In
one such incident, an individual checked out All Boys Aren’t Blue and shoved Bible quotes far
into the spine that had to be carefully extracted and the book examined for damage. This
person’s library check-out privileges were suspended as a result. We recently lifted his
suspension after he acknowledged that he should not treat books in this manner.
In June, we had a Rainbow Storytime at the Sparks Library. Bruce Parks, Reva Crump, and
others registered for the storytime, and when they arrived at the library, they brought no children.
We believe this was intended to block attendance by manipulating the registration system. They
hovered near the entrance and filmed families entering for the storytime, upsetting one of the
mothers attending. This storytime had low attendance, with two parents and two children
attending. As a result of their misuse of the event registration system, they were blocked from
using the system to register for programs and events. This did not prevent them from continuing
to use the library, only the event registration system. Bruce Parks and Reva Crump were able to
use the library and attend library holiday programs. This suspension has recently been lifted.
Jeff Scott

Okay.

To: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David
<DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>
Just based on our previous conversation on this and that This Is Reno uses the same lawyer as the
person involved with one of these incidents.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Sure.

To: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David
Subject: Fwd: f/u question
There will be a couple of news stories coming out from yesterday’s meeting. I was going to write
up the explanation for this, but wanted to run it past you. I can write it up for you to review.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

From: Bob Conrad <bob@thisisreno.com>
To: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: f/u question
[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 Jamie, thank you for your time last night. I have what I hope is a quick follow-up
question: A few folks mention being banned and having their cards revoked, which Ann
S. said she wanted to discuss at the next meeting. Can you explain a bit about what
happened in those cases? What would prompt somebody to be "banned" and to have
their card revoked (if true)?
__
BOB CONRAD, PhD
Publisher & Editor
ThisIsReno
775-224-3963
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From: WASHOECOUNTYLS@OMNIGO.COM
To: Library - Mgmt & Supervisors [Library-MgmtSupervisors@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RN2023-116 (Submitted for Incident/Location): POLICY/DOWNTOWN RENO
Attachments: RN2023-116_3927.pdf
Status: Submitted on 12/22/2023 8:35 AM
Reporting User: SJAECK
Reference # RN2023-116
Date/Time Reported: 12/22/2023 8:23 AM
Date/Time Occurred: 12/20/2023 10:30 AM to
Incident Type: POLICY
Location : DOWNTOWN RENO
Synopsis:
Narrative:
SJ-
Toward the end of the LBOT meeting, I observed Mr. Puchert approach Mr. Parks, lean in, and make a comment to
Mr. Parks. Mr. Parks reacted to the comment in a loud voice and I moved towards the men to deescalate the
situation and move them apart. Program Coordinator Weinert was directly behind me at the moment and addressed
them in a firm voice, "Gentlemen." Mr. Puchert returned to his seat and Mr. Parks turned to engage Coordinator
Weinert. He argued loudly that he didn't start the argument. Coordinator Weinert agreed and stated she was
addressing both of them the for their behavior and raised voices. Mr. Park's argumentative exchange with Beate,
which included an accusation of our favoring Mr. Puchert, interfered with our effectively being able to promptly
address Mr. Puchert for his part in the exchange. The exchange between Beate and Mr. Parks concluded and Mr.
Parks left the facility shortly thereafter.
BW-
At approximately 10:30pm on 12/20/23 while attending the LBOT meeting, I was standing on the main floor of the
Downtown Reno Library in the area of the north staircase that leads downstairs when an altercation erupted between
Mr. Puchert and Mr. Parks. SJ stepped forward to de-escalate. I stepped forward to support SJ and said something
along the lines of 'gentleman, this is not the place'. Mr. Puchert immediately turned back toward the Children's area
where the meeting was still in progress. Mr. Parks, who had originally had his back turned toward me during his
altercation with Mr. Puchert, continued to rant loudly and turned aggressively and threateningly toward me. I
restated that this was not the place and he accused favoritism toward Mr. Puchert in how we were handling the
interaction. I emphasized that I was addressing them both since I used the term 'gentlemen', however Mr. Puchert
had immediately stepped away from the situation and Mr. Parks turned toward me and continued to
act aggressively. At that point someone called for security as Mr. Parks was making his way over the 'bridge' to the
front door.
Shortly following this incident, I was standing by SM, who stated that Mr. Parks had threatened her, at which point
Mr. Puchert approached asking if SM was ok. I briefly addressed his behavior toward Mr. Parks, and he apologized
multiple times for the above described altercation with Mr. Parks.
SJ- No action is being taken. This report is for informational purposes. I will add any other observations in a follow
up report
Contact Type:
Name: WILLIE PUCHERT
DOB:
Address:
,
Contact Type:
Name: BRUCE PARKS
DOB:
Address:
,
Case Number RN2023-116
Washoe County Library System

DOWNTOWN RENO
P.O. BOX 2151
RENO, NV, 89505
Incident Report
Reported by: SJAECK
Incident Types Label POLICY Incident Disposition
Staff Recorder Manager/Supervisor On Duty Manager/Supervisor Notified

SJAECK
Incident Occurred Date Return Date
12/20/2023 at 10:30 AM
Location Specific Location
DOWNTOWN RENO
Contact # 1
Full Name Library Card Number
WILLIE PUCHERT
Email Address
Age Date of Birth Gender Race

MALE WHITE
Height Weight Hair Color Eye Color
Approx. Age Build Clothing (Limited to 49

characters)
Notes:
Contact # 2
BRUCE PARKS
Email Address

MALE WHITE
6'00" BALD
characters)
Prepared By: Submitted Date

SJAECK(sjaeck) 12/22/2023 8:35 AM
Signature Reviewed By/Date

SJAECK 12/22/2023 8:35 AM
Page 1 of 2
60 - 69 MEDIUM
Notes:
Narrative text
SJ-
Toward the end of the LBOT meeting, I observed Mr. Puchert approach Mr. Parks, lean in, and make a comment to Mr. Parks. Mr. Parks
reacted to the comment in a loud voice and I moved towards the men to deescalate the situation and move them apart. Program
Coordinator Weinert was directly behind me at the moment and addressed them in a firm voice , "Gentlemen." Mr. Puchert returned to his
seat and Mr. Parks turned to engage Coordinator Weinert. He argued loudly that he didn't start the argument. Coordinator Weinert agreed
and stated she was addressing both of them the for their behavior and raised voices. Mr. Park's argumentative exchange with Beate,
which included an accusation of our favoring Mr. Puchert, interfered with our effectively being able to promptly address Mr . Puchert for his
part in the exchange. The exchange between Beate and Mr. Parks concluded and Mr. Parks left the facility shortly thereafter.
BW-
At approximately 10:30pm on 12/20/23 while attending the LBOT meeting, I was standing on the main floor of the Downtown Reno Library
in the area of the north staircase that leads downstairs when an altercation erupted between Mr. Puchert and Mr. Parks. SJ stepped
forward to de-escalate. I stepped forward to support SJ and said something along the lines of 'gentleman, this is not the place'. Mr.
Puchert immediately turned back toward the Children's area where the meeting was still in progress. Mr. Parks, who had originally had
his back turned toward me during his altercation with Mr. Puchert, continued to rant loudly and turned aggressively and threateningly
toward me. I restated that this was not the place and he accused favoritism toward Mr. Puchert in how we were handling the interaction. I
emphasized that I was addressing them both since I used the term 'gentlemen', however Mr. Puchert had immediately stepped away from
the situation and Mr. Parks turned toward me and continued to act aggressively. At that point someone called for security as Mr. Parks
was making his way over the 'bridge' to the front door.
Shortly following this incident, I was standing by SM, who stated that Mr. Parks had threatened her, at which point Mr. Puchert
approached asking if SM was ok. I briefly addressed his behavior toward Mr. Parks, and he apologized multiple times for the above
described altercation with Mr. Parks.
SJ- No action is being taken. This report is for informational purposes. I will add any other observations in a follow up report

SJAECK(sjaeck) 12/22/2023 8:35 AM

SJAECK 12/22/2023 8:35 AM
Page 2 of 2
From: WASHOECOUNTYLS@OMNIGO.COM
Subject: RN2023-115 (Submitted for Incident/Location): POLICY:PATRON
CONDUCT,PROCEDURE:THREATS - ON SITE:VERBAL/DOWNTOWN
RENO:INSIDE:PUBLIC SPACE
Attachments: RN2023-115_3138.pdf
Status: Submitted on 12/21/2023 2:54 PM
Reporting User: KRYAN
Reference # RN2023-115
Date/Time Reported: 12/21/2023 2:28 PM
Date/Time Occurred: 12/20/2023 10:30 PM to
Incident Type: POLICY:PATRON CONDUCT,PROCEDURE:THREATS - ON SITE:VERBAL
Location : DOWNTOWN RENO : INSIDE : PUBLIC SPACE
Synopsis:
Narrative:
From Staff Member JH
I attended the December 20, 2023 Library Board of Trustees meeting at the Downtown Reno Library. During the 6a
agenda item discussion at around 10:30 pm, I was standing next to Assistant Director McKenzie when I witnessed
Bruce Parks lean in close to her and say "you're next." This happened during an agendized discussion about Director
Scott's review, and following a motion by Vice Chair Jacks requesting the resignation of the Director. When
considered in this context, hearing the statement "you're next" being directed at the Assistant Director sounded like a
personal and direct threat implying a future attempt at her removal by Bruce Parks.
From Staff Member DS

Bruce Parks was seated in the row in front of me during the meeting and Library Assistant Director Stacy McKenzie
was in the row directly behind me . During the portion of the meeting when the board was discussing the evaluation
of Library Director Scott, Vice Chair Jacks made a motion to schedule a special meeting where the board would be
in executive session to discuss the future of, including possible termination of Library Director Scott. District
Attorney Kaplan responded that the board is not legally able to conduct library business other than in meetings that
are open to the public. Mr. Parks abruptly stood up, threw his hands in the air, and loudly stated "that is against the
law. I will see you in court!" With that he turned on his heel to walk to the back of the room. Ms. Reva Crump
walked out with Mr. Parks but made no comment or motion towards Ms. McKenzie. As Mr. Parks stormed past Ms.
McKenzie, stooped down towards her ear, pointed his finger in her face, saying
to her, "and you're next!". I was shocked at his behavior and turned to Ms. McKenzie, asking "did he just threaten
you?". Ms. McKenzie's looked at and said something like, "yeah, he just threatened me." We both seemed shocked
and rattled by such a display of hostility.
I later heard Mr. Parks raising his voice to another staff member, BW. They were standing across the library near
the bridge leading to the exit, but his voice carried throughout the library. I couldn't make out the words being
exchanged.
From Staff Member KR
During the library board meeting, Bruce Parks became visibly upset (stomping around, throwing his arms up, and
muttering something in an angry tone) when the board did not approve Director Scott's review. As he was leaving
the meeting, he leaned into Assistant Director and whispered loudly in an angry tone "You're next," and pointed to
Stacy. The way Bruce leaned into Stacy, practically hovering over her, and the tone of his voice he used when he
said "You're next" was threatening and intimidating. It made me concerned for her physical safety. As he was
leaving, he had another verbal altercation with BW and a member of the public. Since Bruce threatened Stacy, I
asked security not to let him back into the library for the evening. When security talked to Bruce Parks, Bruce told
security that he was talking to his wife when he said, "You're next." However, it was clear that this comment was
not directed towards his wife. Bruce intentionally leaned in towards Stacy to whisper in her ear
. His mouth was about 1-2 inches away from Stacy's ear when the threat was made.
From Assistant Director Stacy Mckenzie

On Wednesday, December 20th at about 10:30 to 11:00 pm at the Washoe County Library Board meeting. I was
standing to the right of the aisle watching the board meeting. At a point in the meeting, after a failed motion, Bruce
Parks began gathering his things to leave the meeting in an agitated manner as if very angry and animatedly doing so
to show his disapproval of the motion outcome. Many people were watching him because he was making such a
fuss and flurry of leaving in anger over the board decision.
When he finished gathering his belongings, he and his wife walked past me, and we made eye contact with stern
looks at each other. I thought he had proceeded along his path but was shocked to suddenly hear his voice, very
close to my ear say, "you're next!" I felt his breath on my hair and neck and was basically too shocked and nervous
to even turn around. DS looked back at me and said, "did he just say that?"
He later told a security guard that he was just talking to his wife as he passed me, asking her a question, but several
witnesses said that they heard the aggressive tone and threat and saw him point at me and lean into my ear. Minutes
later, Parks was involved in an altercation with another meeting attendee and shouted at a staff member who was
trying to deescalate the situation.
The security guard was directed by Branch Manager KR who also saw the incident to inform Parks that he was not
allowed back in the library that evening. We are consulting with the county to decide what consequences would be
appropriate.
________________________________________________________________
No official suspension has been issued to Bruce Parks as of now. The library system is going to consult with
Assistant County Manager Solaro and legal before a suspension is granted.
Contact Type:
Name: BRUCE PARKS
DOB:
Address:
,
Washoe County Library System

DOWNTOWN RENO
P.O. BOX 2151
RENO, NV, 89505
Incident Report
Reported by: KRYAN
Incident Types Label POLICY : PATRON CONDUCT Incident Disposition
Incident Types Label PROCEDURE : THREATS - ON SITE : VERBAL Incident Disposition
Staff Recorder Manager/Supervisor On Duty Manager/Supervisor Notified

KRYAN KRYAN YES
Incident Occurred Date Return Date
12/20/2023 at 10:30 PM
Location Specific Location
DOWNTOWN RENO : INSIDE : PUBLIC SPACE CHILDREN'S AREA DURING THE LBOT MEETING
Contact # 1
BRUCE PARKS
Email Address

MALE WHITE
6'00" BALD
characters)
60 - 69 MEDIUM
Notes:
Narrative text
From Staff Member JH
I attended the December 20, 2023 Library Board of Trustees meeting at the Downtown Reno Library . During the 6a agenda item
discussion at around 10:30 pm, I was standing next to Assistant Director McKenzie when I witnessed Bruce Parks lean in close to her
and say "you're next." This happened during an agendized discussion about Director Scott's review, and following a motion by Vice Chair
Jacks requesting the resignation of the Director. When considered in this context, hearing the statement "you're next" being directed at
the Assistant Director sounded like a personal and direct threat implying a future attempt at her removal by Bruce Parks .
From Staff Member DS

Bruce Parks was seated in the row in front of me during the meeting and Library Assistant Director Stacy McKenzie was in the row

KRYAN(kryan) 12/21/2023 2:54 PM

KRYAN 12/21/2023 2:55 PM
Page 1 of 2
directly behind me . During the portion of the meeting when the board was discussing the evaluation of Library Director Scott, Vice Chair
Jacks made a motion to schedule a special meeting where the board would be in executive session to discuss the future of, including
possible termination of Library Director Scott. District Attorney Kaplan responded that the board is not legally able to conduct library
business other than in meetings that are open to the public. Mr. Parks abruptly stood up, threw his hands in the air, and loudly stated
“that is against the law. I will see you in court!” With that he turned on his heel to walk to the back of the room. Ms. Reva Crump walked
out with Mr. Parks but made no comment or motion towards Ms. McKenzie. As Mr. Parks stormed past Ms. McKenzie, stooped down
towards her ear, pointed his finger in her face, saying to her, “and you’re next!”. I was shocked at his behavior and turned to Ms.
McKenzie, asking “did he just threaten you?”. Ms. McKenzie’s looked at and said something like, “yeah, he just threatened me.” We
both seemed shocked and rattled by such a display of hostility.
I later heard Mr. Parks raising his voice to another staff member, BW. They were standing across the library near the bridge leading to
the exit, but his voice carried throughout the library. I couldn’t make out the words being exchanged.
From Staff Member KR

During the library board meeting, Bruce Parks became visibly upset (stomping around, throwing his arms up, and muttering something in
an angry tone) when the board did not approve Director Scott’s review . As he was leaving the meeting, he leaned into Assistant Director
and whispered loudly in an angry tone “You’re next ,” and pointed to Stacy. The way Bruce leaned into Stacy, practically hovering over her,
and the tone of his voice he used when he said “You’re next” was threatening and intimidating . It made me concerned for her physical
safety. As he was leaving, he had another verbal altercation with BW and a member of the public. Since Bruce threatened Stacy, I asked
security not to let him back into the library for the evening. When security talked to Bruce Parks, Bruce told security that he was talking
to his wife when he said, “You’re next.” However, it was clear that this comment was not directed towards his wife. Bruce intentionally
leaned in towards Stacy to whisper in her ear. His mouth was about 1-2 inches away from Stacy’s ear when the threat was made.
From Assistant Director Stacy Mckenzie

On Wednesday, December 20th at about 10:30 to 11:00 pm at the Washoe County Library Board meeting. I was standing to the right of
the aisle watching the board meeting. At a point in the meeting, after a failed motion, Bruce Parks began gathering his things to leave the
meeting in an agitated manner as if very angry and animatedly doing so to show his disapproval of the motion outcome. Many people
were watching him because he was making such a fuss and flurry of leaving in anger over the board decision.
When he finished gathering his belongings, he and his wife walked past me, and we made eye contact with stern looks at each other. I
thought he had proceeded along his path but was shocked to suddenly hear his voice, very close to my ear say, “you’re next!” I felt his
breath on my hair and neck and was basically too shocked and nervous to even turn around. DS looked back at me and said, “did he just
say that?”
He later told a security guard that he was just talking to his wife as he passed me, asking her a question, but several witnesses said that
they heard the aggressive tone and threat and saw him point at me and lean into my ear. Minutes later, Parks was involved in an
altercation with another meeting attendee and shouted at a staff member who was trying to deescalate the situation .
The security guard was directed by Branch Manager KR who also saw the incident to inform Parks that he was not allowed back in the
library that evening. We are consulting with the county to decide what consequences would be appropriate .
________________________________________________________________
No official suspension has been issued to Bruce Parks as of now . The library system is going to consult with Assistant County Manager
Solaro and legal before a suspension is granted.

KRYAN(kryan) 12/21/2023 2:54 PM

KRYAN 12/21/2023 2:55 PM
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From: Kandaras, Mary [mkandaras@da.washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Kandaras, Mary
<mkandaras@da.washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 3:47 PM
To: Washoe 311 Public Records Requests [washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov]; TS - PRR
[TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]
CC: Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151596] (TS - Public
Records Request ) - Washoe County, NV
Please assign to @Kaplan, Herbert. Thank you.
Mary Kandaras
Chief Deputy District Attorney, Civil Division
From: Washoe 311 Public Records Requests <washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 3:37:06 PM
To: Kandaras, Mary <mkandaras@da.washoecounty.gov>; TS - PRR <TS-PRR@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: FW: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151596] (TS - Public Records
Request ) - Washoe County, NV
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.
The established due date for this request is set to February 2, 2024.
Thank you,
Subject: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151596] (TS - Public Records Request ) -
Washoe County, NV
Washoe County, NV

ID 151596
Date/Time 12/19/2023 3:26 PM
Type TS - Public Records Request
Address 316 CALIFORNIA AVE, Reno
Origin Control Panel
Comments I hereby make a public records request on behalf
of my client Valerie Fiannaca, under the
provisions of the Nevada Public Records Act,
codified in NRS 239 et seq., on your client Mr.
Jeff Scott of the Washoe County Library System,
for the following public records:
Copies of any non-privileged email to or from
"jscott@washoecounty.gov" in the past three
years that contain any of the following terms:
"auditing Reno 911," "Fiannaca," "Valerie,"
"Parks," "Foster," "gay," "transgender," "Black
Lives Matter," "drag queen," "banned books,"
"republican," "homophobe," "transphobe," "book
banner," "Nichelle," "Riva Crump," "Paul White,"
"Wake Up Washoe County," "story hour," and
"story time."
Please respond to this request by providing the

requested documents or records in .pdf format
on an electronic medium of your choice via email
to: luke@lukeandrewbusbyltd.com
Please include in your response a certification by

a custodian of records showing that the
responsive documents are authentic, as required
by NRS 239.030.
For any records withheld on a claim that the

records are confidential, please provide the basis
for the claim of confidentiality, a log containing a
factual description of each withheld record, the
date of each record, and who the record is to or
from.
Please feel free to communicate with me via

email about this request and to contact me if you
have any questions or concerns.
Submitter Busby, Luke
316 California Ave #82
Reno, NV 89509
775-453-0112
luke@lukeandrewbusbyltd.com
View in QAlert
Washoe County, NV
2023-12-19 23:25:59Z
From: Washoe 311 Public Records Requests [washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov] on behalf
of Washoe 311 Public Records Requests <washoe311-PRR@washoecounty.gov>
To: Kandaras, Mary [mkandaras@da.washoecounty.gov]; TS - PRR [TS-
PRR@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: FW: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151596] (TS - Public
Records Request ) - Washoe County, NV
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.
The established due date for this request is set to February 2, 2024.
Thank you,


Subject: A new Service Request has been created [Request ID #151596] (TS - Public Records Request ) -
Washoe County, NV
Washoe County, NV

ID 151596
Date/Time 12/19/2023 3:26 PM
Type TS - Public Records Request
Address 316 CALIFORNIA AVE, Reno
Origin Control Panel
Comments I hereby make a public records request on behalf
of my client Valerie Fiannaca, under the
provisions of the Nevada Public Records Act,
codified in NRS 239 et seq., on your client Mr.
Jeff Scott of the Washoe County Library System,
for the following public records:
Copies of any non-privileged email to or from
"jscott@washoecounty.gov" in the past three
years that contain any of the following terms:
"auditing Reno 911," "Fiannaca," "Valerie,"
"Parks," "Foster," "gay," "transgender," "Black
Lives Matter," "drag queen," "banned books,"
"republican," "homophobe," "transphobe," "book
banner," "Nichelle," "Riva Crump," "Paul White,"
"Wake Up Washoe County," "story hour," and
"story time."
Please respond to this request by providing the

requested documents or records in .pdf format
on an electronic medium of your choice via email
to: luke@lukeandrewbusbyltd.com
Please include in your response a certification by

a custodian of records showing that the
responsive documents are authentic, as required
by NRS 239.030.
For any records withheld on a claim that the

records are confidential, please provide the basis
for the claim of confidentiality, a log containing a
factual description of each withheld record, the
date of each record, and who the record is to or
from.
Please feel free to communicate with me via
email about this request and to contact me if you
Submitter Busby, Luke
316 California Ave #82
Reno, NV 89509
775-453-0112
View in QAlert
Washoe County, NV
2023-12-19 23:25:59Z
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To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: New Blog Post: Tips on Staying Busy this Winter Break
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From: Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Kaplan, Herbert
<HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>
To: Luke Busby [luke@lukeandrewbusbyltd.com]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Price, Brandon [brprice@da.washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Public Records Request
Luke,
I will forward this to the appropriate individuals for processing.
In addition, I am technically off today, but wanted to advise that after discussion with
Director Scott, he has agreed to lift the suspension of Ms. Fiannaca’s ability to register for
library events online.
I would like to clarify that Director Scott in no way admits that he imposed the suspension
in retaliation of Ms. Fiannaca’s beliefs, speech, her actions at Library Board meetings, or
otherwise.
That said, the suspension has been lifted. However, further abuse of the privilege may
result in the privilege being suspended again. Director Scott shares your client’s concern
and feels that the Library must do whatever is legally possible to make the library venues
safe and welcoming for all, but especially for the children in our community.
My understanding is that that was processed yesterday.
Any questions, feel free to contact me.
Herbert B. Kaplan
From: Luke Busby <luke@lukeandrewbusbyltd.com>

To: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Public Records Request
Hi Herb:
I hereby make a public records request on behalf of my client Valerie Fiannaca, under the
provisions of the Nevada Public Records Act, codified in NRS 239 et seq., on your client Mr.
Jeff Scott of the Washoe County Library System, for the following public records:
Copies of any non-privileged email to or from "jscott@washoecounty.gov" in the past three

years that contain any of the following terms: "auditing Reno 911," "Fiannaca," "Valerie,"
"Parks," "Foster," "gay," "transgender," "Black Lives Matter," "drag queen," "banned books,"
"republican," "homophobe," "transphobe," "book banner," "Nichelle," "Riva Crump," "Paul
White," "Wake Up Washoe County," "story hour," and "story time."
Please respond to this request by providing the requested documents or records in .pdf format on
an electronic medium of your choice via email to: luke@lukeandrewbusbyltd.com
Please include in your response a certification by a custodian of records showing that the
responsive documents are authentic, as required by NRS 239.030.
For any records withheld on a claim that the records are confidential, please provide the basis for
the claim of confidentiality, a log containing a factual description of each withheld record, the
date of each record, and who the record is to or from.
Please feel free to communicate with me via email about this request and to contact me if you
--
Cheers!
Luke Busby, Esq.

316 California Ave. #82
Reno, Nevada 89509
(775) 453-0112 (Dial Area Code)
(775) 403-2192 (Fax)
www.lukeandrewbusbyltd.com
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To: Delaney Uronen [uronendelaney@gmail.com]
Subject: Re: Quick questions
Debi Stears has union rights as part of the Washoe County Employee Association.
In 2022 Friends of Washoe County Library funded Drag Story Hour. In 2023 OUR Center
funded Drag Story Hour.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Delaney Uronen <uronendelaney@gmail.com>

Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 2:20:22 PM
Subject: Quick questions
Hi Jeff,
I just have some last questions I want to double check on.
First, where does funding for Drag Queen Story Hour come from? I have seen through other
articles on the event that it is funded via Friends of Washoe County Library and also Our
Center. Is it both?
Second, you mentioned before that the Collection Development Manager is an

employee of the county. Is this protection detailed in the Nevada Revised Statutes? I
have been reading through them but have not seen where it might speak specifically
about her position.
All best,
Delaney
From: Delaney Uronen [uronendelaney@gmail.com] on behalf of Delaney Uronen
<uronendelaney@gmail.com>
Subject: Quick questions
Hi Jeff,
I just have some last questions I want to double check on.
First, where does funding for Drag Queen Story Hour come from? I have seen through other
articles on the event that it is funded via Friends of Washoe County Library and also Our
Center. Is it both?
Second, you mentioned before that the Collection Development Manager is an

employee of the county. Is this protection detailed in the Nevada Revised Statutes? I
have been reading through them but have not seen where it might speak specifically
about her position.
All best,
Delaney
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Subject: Read the latest issue of The Political Librarian
Jeff --
This issue of The Political Librarian addresses the recent spate of challenges
and book bans that impede collection development processes and practices in
today’s charged political environment.
Our opening article, “Legislating Librarianship Redux” by Jill A. Work, argues for
the defense of local librarians and library boards to create collections that reflect
their local populations, but also to curate balanced collections that reflect a
variety of viewpoints, genres, cultures and ideologies. Work impressively culls
together a well-documented roster of legislative cases that seek to impede the
authority of local librarians and library boards to develop broader, more diverse
collections. This list of legislations signals an alarming escalation in the scope of
legislative hurdles designed to constrain intellectual freedom in school and
public libraries.
The second article, “Not Doing It: Avoidance and Sex-Related Materials in
Libraries” by Rebeca C. Jefferson and Ewa Dziedzic-Elliott, draws attention to a
seldom recognized issue: Are we as librarians doing enough to develop library
collections that provide an adequate level of access to materials related to sex,
gender, and sexuality that our patrons need? As our authors astutely point out
such materials and the librarians who acquire them are under external, pre-
emptive assaults, including threats of legal action, personal attack, and targeted
harassment campaigns. On the other hand, librarians face internal struggles and
sometimes must navigate obstacles of affective discomfort, uncertainty, and
emotional reactivity around sexual issues. These internal struggles often lead to
avoidance of collection development tasks in this area, and result in unintended,
real-world consequences for vulnerable populations.
Bill Crowly’s white paper, “Socially Just Library Management in Conservative

America,” identifies some of the cultural challenges that face progressive library
directors and administrators, particularly in public libraries, operating within
conservative Republican municipalities and counties. The author offers
pragmatic advice and approaches to deal effectively with the thorny issues of
critical race theory, African-American-white relations, identity politics, and
advancing social justice within conservative districts.
The final four pieces discuss library funding and staffing, of which two are
reports. “Funding Our Priorities: Comparisons of Public Library Funding and
Services with Other Sectors in Post-COVID America,” by A. J. Million and Jenny
Bossaller reports on public library expenditures, staffing and revenue data, and
compares overlapping services with other local government services, such as
fire protection, policing and schools, in order to assess the current state of
library funding and support.
“School Library Staffing Ratios and Student Outcomes: Challenging the

Conventional Wisdom,” by EveryLibrary Institute Staff reports and analyzes the
current data available on the impact of school libraries and librarians and media
specialists. It includes a broad diagnosis and establishes general goals for all
advocates to be effective.
Peter D. Pearson’s white paper, “Sustaining Local Library Advocacy in Today's

Political Environment,” offers advice for navigating local library advocacy efforts
through two straits: sustainable operational funding and the library's commitment
to intellectual freedom, which is chiefly embodied in its unimpeded ability to
develop an integral collection that serves the entire community.
Our final article, “Less Whining, More Dining: The Importance of Relationship
Building in Library Advocacy,” by Michael Carlozzi joins theory with praxis. The
author applies research and theory on “liking,” developed by Robert Ciadini’s
framework of interpersonal influence, which posited six tactics for influencing
decision-makers, and was further researched by Cheryl Stenström and Ken
Haycock, to the practical work of increasing library funding at two library
locations: the Wareham Free Library in Massachusetts, and the East
Providence Public Library, in Rhode Island. His advice and proven experience
suggest that if one approaches local funding authorities as people who may like
you, they may be more inclined to fund your library.
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Subject: Library Director Self-Evaluation
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<k.parsley@parks.nv.gov>
Subject: RE: Parks Library passes
Hello,
Should the below address be the address we send future library passes for Verdi Community Library to?
Just want to make sure our spreadsheet is updated for the future.
Thank you,
From: Kayla Parsley

Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 10:15 AM
Perfect, will do!
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Subject: Re: Parks Library passes
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From: Kayla Parsley <k.parsley@parks.nv.gov>

Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 10:06:27 AM
Subject: Parks Library passes
Hello,
I tried to mail the 2 State Parks library passes to the Verdi Community Library & it was returned it us.
The address was the 270 Bridge St address. Is there another address I can mail this to?
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Subject: Dinner with Henry Kissinger
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Dinner with Henry Kissinger

Power, potency, and the strongman problem
KAREN CHRISTENSEN
DEC 14
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Henry Kissinger was looking into my eyes as he talked about AI and the future of US-
China relations. I had no choice: I nodded thoughtfully and kept my gaze on him,
ignoring my salad.
He was talking directly across the table to me for a simple reason: he couldn’t see
anyone else. The room was dim, and the dining table was crowded with flower
arrangements. He needed an audience, and I was it.
I confess: I practiced the kind of vivacious listening that women through the ages have
done. It would have been rude to do otherwise, I thought, even though it was
nonsensical to have him talking about AI. He was an old man - 95 at that point - and
had been enticed to dinner in order to entertain a bunch of billionaires. (I wondered
where his bodyguards were until I heard that he lived in the same building.) Perhaps I
was too polite, again. I had once seen Kissinger, with his bodyguards, moving across a
crowded reception room in New York, nodding to people and shaking hands. As they
passed, he thrust his hand out to me. I hesitated, remembering the colleague who’d
muttered “war criminal” when we were listening to him speak on an earlier occasion.
“Not my fight, not now,” I thought, and took his hand.
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I thought about that New York dinner party when I read last month that Kissinger had
died. At that time I was reviewing a chapter on “The Strongman Problem” I’d
commissioned for a new edition of our Women & Leadership, and it led me to my
shelves for a book called Power: The Ultimate Aphrodisiac by Dr Ruth Westheimer, the
celebrity sex therapist¹. Neither Kissinger or his boss Richard Nixon fits our current
“strongman” profile precisely, but they were both very much concerned about power.
. . . [Kissinger] was often found in the company of beautiful women. Asked to explain
the unlikely pairing of a portly middle-aged diplomat with heavily accented English
and starlets such as Jill St. John and Marlo Thomas, Kissinger quipped, “Power is
the ultimate aphrodisiac.”²
That was in the early 1970s when he was often in the news, a divorced secretary of
state who clearly realized that dating beautiful, desirable women enhanced his status as
well as public perception of his personal power. From all accounts, he was not a
swinger at all and was ready at a moment’s notice to dash off to the White House. In
fact, he married again in 1974 and stayed married till his death.
Heads of state used to be able to signal their potency in ways no longer acceptable.
Harems and mistresses were important symbols of power and wealth. But conspicuous
polygamy doesn’t play well these days. I have, however, wondered if that seemingly
universal way of demonstrating male status explains why certain “strongman” type
leaders get away with personal lives that are otherwise out of step with current political
conventions. Does having many ex-wives and girlfriends and even facing accusations of
sexual harassment signal political strength and power to some voters, including
evangelical Christians?
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Trophy wives, writes Dr Ruth, “have become particularly noticeable among senior
businessmen . . . often seen as a confirmation of the man’s potency in all senses of the
word.” But political leaders have a different script. Current conventions require them to
be married and faithful with a devoted spouse at their side. If they also want to be
populist strongmen, they need other ways to display primal strength and potency.
Cut, coiffure, barnet, or do
My hypothesis is that it’s all about the hair, and not just because wild hair is visually
striking. Hair has symbolic value. There’s an Old Testament story about a warrior
named Samson who is helpless after his lover cuts off his long hair, the source of his
strength. (He gets revenge when it grows back.)
“Samson and Delilah” by Peter Paul Rubens, National Gallery

Wild hair has primal, visceral appeal: it seems to signal “king of the jungle” to a lot of
human beings. Populist far-right leaders are increasingly adept at this kind of primal
signaling.³
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In China, it’s not the cut but the color that does the signaling. Chinese officials have
been dying their hair for years, to a uniform shoe-polish black. White or gray hair would
mean a loss of vigor and potency: perhaps suitable for a scholar or spiritual leader but
not for someone in wielding political power. Admittedly, in recent years there have been
a few silver streaks in President Xi’s coiffure - perhaps a nod to international
conventions.
It's also possible that Xi's gray streaks are a signal to the outside world, where
grayness is associated not so much with loss of vigour and energy as with wisdom,
experience and restraint. When China is trying to rival America in global influence, Xi
appearing in gray-streaked hair is understandable if you consider US President Joe
Biden's totally white hair.⁴
China scholar Daniel Bell writes in The Dean of Shandong about the absolute
conformity about hair color amongst his colleagues at a Chinese university, and told this
story:
Former Chinese president Hu Jintao was perhaps the most boring leader in modern
times. His only recorded joke came when he was visiting the U.S. in 2007. The then-
governor of New Jersey, James McGreevey, told Mr. Hu—whose hair was jet-
black—that he did not look his 59 years. Mr. Hu replied: “China would be happy to
share its technology in this area.”
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Why does this matter?
Thoughtful, knowledgeable candidates who weigh issues and believe in democracy,
multilateralism, and global cooperation don't always make people feel safe. We may
want freedom and opportunity but we also don't like what we're hearing about climate
tipping points and AI, not to mention war and wildfires.
It's not rational, no, to turn to far-right, illiberal, authoritarian types. They are dangerous,
and they are generally incompetent because they are narcissists, fanatics, or worse.
The chapter on “The Strongman Problem” in Women and Leadership goes into the
research about the psychological characteristics of these people (mostly but not all
men), and it isn't pretty.
But that may not be the point. If they are able to trigger enough voters' primal safety and
comfort sensors, we may all be stuck with them, at least now and then. And that is
immensely dangerous. “Make America Great Again” is harking to an imagined past
while we are hurtling into the future.
There's been a lot written of late about how voters as a whole think the US economy is
bad and the future gloomy, even while the numbers say otherwise. This is, to my mind,
evidence of the argument I'm making: people are deeply apprehensive about the big
issues we face, even if they are doing just fine in the present. Buying boats and big cars
may be a way to “eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” I'm not suggesting that
democratic leaders turn out with untamed hair or start stomping and shouting. But they -
and this includes anyone with influence - need to be more concerned with voters'
anxieties about the future and the pace of change, and respond to anxieties in tangible
ways.
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PS: Speaking of visual signaling, how about the over-sized eyeglasses we’ve been
seeing of late? There’s lying congressman George Santos, mild-mannered but ultra-
conservative Speaker Mike Johnson, and equivocating Harvard president Claudine
Gay. Is there a common denominator?
A niche for herself in history
KAREN CHRISTENSEN · MAR 24
Who participated in the toils of Sir William Herschel? Who braved with him the inclemency of
the weather? Who shared his privations? A female. Who was she? His sister. Miss Herschel it
was who acted by night as his amanuensis; she it was whose pen conveyed to paper his
observations as they issued from his lips; she it was who noted the right ascensions …
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1
Dr Ruth wrote a blurb for Berkshire Publishing’s This Is China: “This is a well-written
and concise compilation of facts about China, helpful to all who are interested in this
new relationship.” And I saw recently that she is also keeping busy at 95: she has
offered to be the Loneliness Ambassador for New York. That seems appropriate: an
expert on human intimacy will have learned a lot about human loneliness, and perhaps
her kibbutz experience will prove helpful. I like to think she knows something about the
importance of third places, too.
2
Dr Ruth footnotes this: “Kissinger was, in fact, paraphrasing Napoleon, who is said to
have commented bitterly that women ‘belong to the highest bidder. Power is what they
like - it is the greatest of all aphrodisiacs.’” Her book, by the way, has a great deal about
women’s pursuit of power.
3
I thought about including photos of some of the wild hairdos we’re seeing today on
politicians in the US, UK, Netherlands, and Argentina, but I find those men so
unattractive I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I hope you can visualize them enough to see
why I included a photo of a lion.
4
From “This is Xi Jinping's gray-haired go at global leadership.”
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Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 5:45 PM
To: Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]; Price, Brandon
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CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Valeria Fiannaca
Attachments: FIanacca Response Letter SENT.pdf
Hi Herb,
Please find attached my response to your email.
Cheers!
On Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 8:52 PM Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov> wrote:

Luke,
It was good to speak with you this afternoon. It had been a long time.
I just want to clarify a few things that are somewhat inaccurate/misrepresented in your
letter dated December 5, 2023.
First, your letter indicates “ It has come to my attention that Ms. Fiannaca along with
several other citizens have been denied access to events hosted by your library.” That is
not a true/accurate statement. Ms. Fiannaca’s privilege to register for events online has
been temporarily suspended. She still has the ability to attend events, which she has
continued to do. In fact, Ms. Fiannaca attended the musical event that you reference in
your letter having been denied the ability to register. Again, Ms. Fiannaca remains able to
attend and participate in library events.
In addition, you indicate that “Ms. Fiannaca was called a fascist for using her three
minutes of public comment to say the Pledge of Allegiance.” It is unclear whether you
allege that Mr. Scott or some other individual called her a fascist. I am also confused as to
the assertion that follows that statement “which Mr. Scott had removed from the
agenda.” What are you claiming Mr. Scott had removed from the agenda? Additionally,
you assert that “Mr. Scott allowed the author (of an article) to place a link in the article to
Ms. Fiannaca’s public comment.” The link to which you refer was a link to the recording of
the meeting. There is no indication that Mr. Scott had anything to do with the inclusion of
that link. Nor is there any validity to the assertion that Mr. Scott has any authority to allow
or disallow the use of the link of the public meeting. In any event, in reviewing the link, it
does not go to Ms. Fiannaca’s public comment.
Luke, if you are interested in restoring Ms. Fiannaca’s ability to register for library events
online, I am more than happy to discuss the path to accomplishing that. To that end, I
have, as I indicated in our call I would, attached a copy of the form with which Ms.
Fiannaca can appeal the suspension of the privilege of registering for events online. While
in response to that offer you indicated that you are a litigator and not interested in the
administrative process, I again urge Ms. Fiannaca to pursue that avenue, which I believe
will ultimately resolve this issue.
Thanks.
Herbert B. Kaplan
--
Cheers!
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Via email to:
Herb Kaplan, Esq.

Brandon Price, Esq.
HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov
brprice@da.washoecounty.gov
Subject: Demand for Reinstatement of Library Access and Event Participation Rights
Hi Herb,
Thank you for your response and request for clarification on some of the points in my
previous letter dated December 5, 2023. I appreciate your willingness to discuss these
matters further.
Regarding Ms. Fiannaca's ability to register for library events online, I understand
from your letter that her privilege has been temporarily suspended, but she is still
allowed to attend events. This is somewhat confusing, as she was not informed about
this suspension or given any reasons for it. Additionally, the practicality of this
arrangement is questionable, especially considering space limitations at events. For
example, Ms. Fiannaca was unable to register for the early December musical event
and subsequently chose not to attend, contradicting the assertion in your letter.
On the matter of Ms. Fiannaca being labeled a fascist, it was actually another public
commentator, Puchett, who used this term, not Mr. Scott. However, Mr. Scott did
remove the Pledge of Allegiance from the meeting agenda. This action, coupled with
the fact that the Library's Newsletter included a link to public comments where Ms.
Fiannaca was referred to in such a manner, raises concerns. The newsletter in
question can be found here:
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/newsletter/articles/banned_books.php
It seems that Mr. Scott, as the director of the library, would have a say in the content
of the library’s communications, including the newsletter.
Regarding the administrative process for appealing the suspension of online

registration privileges, I want to clarify that my role as a litigator does not imply a
disinterest in administrative processes. However, the primary concern here is the
apparent viewpoint discrimination by the library system under Mr. Scott's direction.
This issue extends beyond mere library policy disputes and touches on constitutional
matters, specifically First Amendment rights. This is a significant point that remains
unaddressed in your response.
I hope we can continue this dialogue to find a resolution that upholds the principles
of free speech and fair access to public services.
Sincerely,
/s/ Luke Busby, Esq.
Luke Busby
From: Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Kaplan, Herbert
To: Luke Busby [luke@lukeandrewbusbyltd.com]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Valeria Fiannaca
Attachments: Patron Appeal form.pdf; Outlook-Icon Desc
Importance: High
Luke,
It was good to speak with you this afternoon. It had been a long time.
I just want to clarify a few things that are somewhat inaccurate/misrepresented in your
letter dated December 5, 2023.
First, your letter indicates “ It has come to my attention that Ms. Fiannaca along with
several other citizens have been denied access to events hosted by your library.” That is
not a true/accurate statement. Ms. Fiannaca’s privilege to register for events online has
been temporarily suspended. She still has the ability to attend events, which she has
continued to do. In fact, Ms. Fiannaca attended the musical event that you reference in
your letter having been denied the ability to register. Again, Ms. Fiannaca remains able to
attend and participate in library events.
In addition, you indicate that “Ms. Fiannaca was called a fascist for using her three
minutes of public comment to say the Pledge of Allegiance.” It is unclear whether you
allege that Mr. Scott or some other individual called her a fascist. I am also confused as to
the assertion that follows that statement “which Mr. Scott had removed from the agenda.”
What are you claiming Mr. Scott had removed from the agenda? Additionally, you assert
that “Mr. Scott allowed the author (of an article) to place a link in the article to Ms.
Fiannaca’s public comment.” The link to which you refer was a link to the recording of the
meeting. There is no indication that Mr. Scott had anything to do with the inclusion of that
link. Nor is there any validity to the assertion that Mr. Scott has any authority to allow or
disallow the use of the link of the public meeting. In any event, in reviewing the link, it does
not go to Ms. Fiannaca’s public comment.
Luke, if you are interested in restoring Ms. Fiannaca’s ability to register for library events
online, I am more than happy to discuss the path to accomplishing that. To that end, I
have, as I indicated in our call I would, attached a copy of the form with which Ms.
Fiannaca can appeal the suspension of the privilege of registering for events online. While
in response to that offer you indicated that you are a litigator and not interested in the
administrative process, I again urge Ms. Fiannaca to pursue that avenue, which I believe
will ultimately resolve this issue.
Thanks.
Herbert B. Kaplan
Appeals Process: Suspension of privileges
Washoe County Library System relies on policy for decision making. Citizens whose requests for services have been
denied have the right to appeal those decisions by completing the following information and submitting it to the Assistant
Library Director. The Assistant Library Director may refer the matter to an appropriate Library Manager with subject
expertise. If not satisfied with the decision of the Assistant Director, the citizen can appeal to the Library Director, if still
not satisfied; the citizen can appeal and appear before the Library Board of Trustees.
Privilege revoked:
o Public Internet privileges revoked.

o Adults asked to vacate a youth area.
o Patron suspended from library.
Please state the reason for your request.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you read in its entirety the appropriate Washoe County Library Policy?
Available at https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/policies.php
o Public Internet Access Policy

o Patron Suspension Policy
o Adult Patron Use of Youth Areas Policy
o Unattended Children’s Policy
Request initiated by _________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
State ___________ Zip _____________ Phone ____________________
Do you represent:
______ Yourself
______ Organization (name) __________________________________________________________
Date: ________________ Signature of Patron: ____________________________________________________
Date: ________________ Received by Staff Member: _____________________________________________
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Perfect, will do!
Thank you,

To: Kayla Parsley <k.parsley@parks.nv.gov>
WARNING - This email originated from outside the State of Nevada. Exercise caution when
opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders.
Jeff Scott

Hello,
Thank you,
Kayla Parsley
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To: Kayla Parsley [k.parsley@parks.nv.gov]
Jeff Scott

Hello,
Thank you,
Kayla Parsley
(O) 775-684-2793 | (F) 775-684-2777
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Hello,
Thank you,
Kayla Parsley
(O) 775-684-2793 | (F) 775-684-2777
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Samantha <SVanhoozer@washoecounty.gov>
To: Library - All Staff [librarystaff@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Van Hoozer, Samantha shared "Sunday Funday: Elf story time and movie" with you
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To: Stears, Debi D [DDStears@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate
[BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Owens, Brenda [BOwens@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway,
Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: FW: Remove Jeff Scott now
Attachments: Jeff Scott Berkeleyside article2.pdf; Jeff Scott Berkeleyside1 article.pdf; Jeff
Scott Daily Calif article.pdf; Jeff Scott KQED article.pdf; Jeff Scott SFGate article.pdf
Jeff Scott
From: Cliff Nellis <hikemtn@sbcglobal.net>

To: Cliff Nellis <hikemtn@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Remove Jeff Scott now
Dear Trustees,
I am writing this letter to you today in regard to the reappointment of Jeff Scott as library board director
for Washoe County. I am very much against his reappointment and recommend that he be replaced by
somebody else more appropriate for our community.
It seems that nobody wants to look at Mr. Scott's record over in Berkeley CA in 2015 and 2016. When he
was there he purged the library system of around 39,000 books that he did not even turn over to friends
of the library, but he had them recycled. That means he had them torn up and burned. Without the
knowledge of the librarians, he had shopping carts full of books removed and then when he was
confronted about he lied and said he only removed 2,000 books. He excluded the normal 38 librarians
who participated in the process of removing books and appointed his two hand-picked ones to do the
dirty work. It is beyond belief that such a person could ever have been chosen to head our libraries.
My point in bringing up what Mr. Scott did in Berkeley is to make the point that he has been doing the
same thing here in Washoe County for eight years under our noses with nobody noticing because there
were no watchdogs. We are trying to point out to the community that there is a problem with
pornography in the children's sections of our libraries and he refuses to even fix that problem. That
shows what a radical that he is. He controls and he manipulates the librarians. They are his handpicked
people to push his personal agenda on the people of this county and he does not represent the greater
population of Washoe County. He only represents his own godless and immoral point of view.
If I had the proof I would bring it forward that he has purged Christian and American traditional books
from our county library for the last eight years. I do not have that proof because I was not monitoring
this situation but the proof that I have is when you go into these libraries you can't find any of those
kinds of books. They have been purged. In their place Mr. Scott has filled the libraries with his hand-
picked books pushing his agenda. If I were to do a test and donate some American traditional and
religious books to the library I am sure they would never see the light of day on a shelf in our library
system. Mr. Scott knows every detail of the workings of this library and the one who is banning books in
our county is Mr. Scott. It is not the people here trying to get pornography out of the children's sections.
Vote to remove Mr. Scott. He has had long enough time here and we need a change. We need someone
who has more of a balanced perspective and believes in true diversity and inclusion. By that I mean not
excluding the Christian and American traditional perspectives like Mr. Scott has done. Our libraries
should be a place where everybody feels comfortable coming and reading books. There should be books
that pertain to every facet of life, not just Mr. Scott's radical point of views. If I were an atheist or a gay
person I would feel very comfortable in the library system. The problem is that I am not and most
people of this county are not and for that reason most people do not feel comfortable coming to our
libraries.
You have the choice today to make a decision whether you will continue Mr. Scott's policies of our tax
funded library system catering to a small group of people or making a bold choice to change the old
guard out for someone that is open minded and receptive to all points of view. Please look at the
attached documents that will show what happened in Berkeley. Those people were Democrats and on
the left-wing point of view that were opposing Mr. Scott and it was not a bunch of right wing
fundamentalists so nobody can make that accusation. Please read carefully so you can find out what he
did and then you will know what he has been doing in Washoe County for the last eight years and why
we need change so that we can include the whole community and not just Mr. Scott's patron minority
supporters.
Feel free to call me if you want to discuss this issue further.,
Cliff Nellis
775-846-8692
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By Tracey Taylor
Berkeleyside Sep 2, 2015
This article is more than 7 years old.
Berkeley Public Library's landmark Central Branch. (Sarah Stierch/Flickr)
The head of the Berkeley Public Library has resigned in the midst of a controversy over the weeding of books from the city's Central Library.
Jeff Scott, who took the job as director of library services just 10 months ago, has been on the defensive as critics questioned his management style and honesty.
“It is with a heavy heart that I tender my resignation as the Director of Library Services of the Berkeley Public Library. I have enjoyed my work here at the library
and I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish,” Scott said in a statement Monday.
The library's Board of Trustees will initiate a search to fill the position.
Members of the public, as well as current and former librarians, have accused Scott of lying about the number of books discarded by the library in the weeding
process. They've also charged that he removed key library personnel from the process of culling the collection.
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Just under 1,000 people signed a MoveOn.org petition calling for Scott’s suspension or removal.
Scott took much of the criticism on at a special meeting of the Board of Library Trustees last week.
Many at the meeting complained about what they said was an overly aggressive book-weeding policy, as well as what they perceived to be a hostile working
environment at the libraries and a lack of honesty and trust. They said they thought Scott had lied to the community about the number of items weeded out.
Scott initially said he thought 2,200 items had been discarded this year. He later acknowledged that the real number was 39,000, pointing out that in a previous year
more than 50,000 items were weeded out. Some also said they were punished for speaking out against the collections management policy.
A number of the speakers called for Scott to be either fired or suspended without pay.
Pat Mullan, a former librarian who was a leader in the campaign against the weeding, told Berkeleyside she was “relieved” at the news of Scott’s resignation.
"The community is aghast at what happened," Mullan said. "I hope the library board now can take the reins and find an interim director who understands the staff
and the collection while doing a national search.“
Mullan added that she thought two other staffers in collection management should also leave.
“I am really happy he is gone. He was the wrong man for the job,” said Bob Baty, who retired as the libraries' head of maintenance in 2008 after 19 years and who
now serves on the board of the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library.
“He consistently lied to us about the number of books that were pulped, number one," Baty said. "And number two, he kept saying they were all going to the Friends,
and all we got were five boxes out of 39,000 volumes. So he broke trust with the entire staff, and therefore his ability to lead was gone.”
City Councilman Kriss Worthington, who called last week for an independent investigation into the weeding issue, said he still wants to know more about what
happened at the libraries.
“If somebody else is responsible for the mistreatment of the librarians and inaccurate information, they shouldn’t be off the hook and have him be the sacrificial
lamb,” Worthington said. “We need to see what went wrong. Where did the inaccurate information come from. Did it come from him only? From one person to him?
From two people to him? Who made the mistakes?”
This is the second Berkeley library director who has been forced to resign in recent history. Jackie Griffin resigned in 2006 over union-related issues.
While Scott was in his position for only about 10 months, he oversaw the creation of a new strategic plan for the library, one that included creating a larger gathering
spot for teens in the Central Library. He was concerned about how to balance the needs of the homeless with other patrons and set up a task force to consider the
situation. He was also active on social media, tweeting regularly about library events and issues. He is a voracious reader and posted book reviews regularly on
Goodreads.
The board is scheduled to meet next week, at which time it will discuss the details for a new director search.
“We feel the role of the director of the Berkeley Public Library is a terrific opportunity, and we look forward to proceeding with that selection,” said Abigail Franklin,
chair of the library board.
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From: Cliff Nellis [hikemtn@sbcglobal.net] on behalf of Cliff Nellis <hikemtn@sbcglobal.net>
To: Cliff Nellis [hikemtn@sbcglobal.net]
Subject: Remove Jeff Scott now
Attachments: Jeff Scott Berkeleyside article2.pdf; Jeff Scott Berkeleyside1 article.pdf; Jeff
Scott Daily Calif article.pdf; Jeff Scott KQED article.pdf; Jeff Scott SFGate article.pdf
Dear Trustees,
I am writing this letter to you today in regard to the reappointment of Jeff Scott as library board director
for Washoe County. I am very much against his reappointment and recommend that he be replaced by
somebody else more appropriate for our community.
It seems that nobody wants to look at Mr. Scott's record over in Berkeley CA in 2015 and 2016. When he
was there he purged the library system of around 39,000 books that he did not even turn over to friends
of the library, but he had them recycled. That means he had them torn up and burned. Without the
knowledge of the librarians, he had shopping carts full of books removed and then when he was
confronted about he lied and said he only removed 2,000 books. He excluded the normal 38 librarians
who participated in the process of removing books and appointed his two hand-picked ones to do the
dirty work. It is beyond belief that such a person could ever have been chosen to head our libraries.
My point in bringing up what Mr. Scott did in Berkeley is to make the point that he has been doing the
same thing here in Washoe County for eight years under our noses with nobody noticing because there
were no watchdogs. We are trying to point out to the community that there is a problem with
pornography in the children's sections of our libraries and he refuses to even fix that problem. That
shows what a radical that he is. He controls and he manipulates the librarians. They are his handpicked
people to push his personal agenda on the people of this county and he does not represent the greater
population of Washoe County. He only represents his own godless and immoral point of view.
If I had the proof I would bring it forward that he has purged Christian and American traditional books
from our county library for the last eight years. I do not have that proof because I was not monitoring
this situation but the proof that I have is when you go into these libraries you can't find any of those
kinds of books. They have been purged. In their place Mr. Scott has filled the libraries with his hand-
picked books pushing his agenda. If I were to do a test and donate some American traditional and
religious books to the library I am sure they would never see the light of day on a shelf in our library
system. Mr. Scott knows every detail of the workings of this library and the one who is banning books in
our county is Mr. Scott. It is not the people here trying to get pornography out of the children's sections.
Vote to remove Mr. Scott. He has had long enough time here and we need a change. We need someone
who has more of a balanced perspective and believes in true diversity and inclusion. By that I mean not
excluding the Christian and American traditional perspectives like Mr. Scott has done. Our libraries
should be a place where everybody feels comfortable coming and reading books. There should be books
that pertain to every facet of life, not just Mr. Scott's radical point of views. If I were an atheist or a gay
person I would feel very comfortable in the library system. The problem is that I am not and most
people of this county are not and for that reason most people do not feel comfortable coming to our
libraries.
You have the choice today to make a decision whether you will continue Mr. Scott's policies of our tax
funded library system catering to a small group of people or making a bold choice to change the old
guard out for someone that is open minded and receptive to all points of view. Please look at the
attached documents that will show what happened in Berkeley. Those people were Democrats and on
the left-wing point of view that were opposing Mr. Scott and it was not a bunch of right wing
fundamentalists so nobody can make that accusation. Please read carefully so you can find out what he
did and then you will know what he has been doing in Washoe County for the last eight years and why
we need change so that we can include the whole community and not just Mr. Scott's patron minority
supporters.
Feel free to call me if you want to discuss this issue further.,
Cliff Nellis
775-846-8692
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By Tracey Taylor
Berkeleyside Sep 2, 2015
This article is more than 7 years old.
Berkeley Public Library's landmark Central Branch. (Sarah Stierch/Flickr)
The head of the Berkeley Public Library has resigned in the midst of a controversy over the weeding of books from the city's Central Library.
Jeff Scott, who took the job as director of library services just 10 months ago, has been on the defensive as critics questioned his management style and honesty.
“It is with a heavy heart that I tender my resignation as the Director of Library Services of the Berkeley Public Library. I have enjoyed my work here at the library
and I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish,” Scott said in a statement Monday.
The library's Board of Trustees will initiate a search to fill the position.
Members of the public, as well as current and former librarians, have accused Scott of lying about the number of books discarded by the library in the weeding
process. They've also charged that he removed key library personnel from the process of culling the collection.
Sponsored
1 of 3 4/19/2023, 7:02 AM
Just under 1,000 people signed a MoveOn.org petition calling for Scott’s suspension or removal.
Scott took much of the criticism on at a special meeting of the Board of Library Trustees last week.
Many at the meeting complained about what they said was an overly aggressive book-weeding policy, as well as what they perceived to be a hostile working
environment at the libraries and a lack of honesty and trust. They said they thought Scott had lied to the community about the number of items weeded out.
Scott initially said he thought 2,200 items had been discarded this year. He later acknowledged that the real number was 39,000, pointing out that in a previous year
more than 50,000 items were weeded out. Some also said they were punished for speaking out against the collections management policy.
A number of the speakers called for Scott to be either fired or suspended without pay.
Pat Mullan, a former librarian who was a leader in the campaign against the weeding, told Berkeleyside she was “relieved” at the news of Scott’s resignation.
"The community is aghast at what happened," Mullan said. "I hope the library board now can take the reins and find an interim director who understands the staff
and the collection while doing a national search.“
Mullan added that she thought two other staffers in collection management should also leave.
“I am really happy he is gone. He was the wrong man for the job,” said Bob Baty, who retired as the libraries' head of maintenance in 2008 after 19 years and who
now serves on the board of the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library.
“He consistently lied to us about the number of books that were pulped, number one," Baty said. "And number two, he kept saying they were all going to the Friends,
and all we got were five boxes out of 39,000 volumes. So he broke trust with the entire staff, and therefore his ability to lead was gone.”
City Councilman Kriss Worthington, who called last week for an independent investigation into the weeding issue, said he still wants to know more about what
happened at the libraries.
“If somebody else is responsible for the mistreatment of the librarians and inaccurate information, they shouldn’t be off the hook and have him be the sacrificial
lamb,” Worthington said. “We need to see what went wrong. Where did the inaccurate information come from. Did it come from him only? From one person to him?
From two people to him? Who made the mistakes?”
This is the second Berkeley library director who has been forced to resign in recent history. Jackie Griffin resigned in 2006 over union-related issues.
While Scott was in his position for only about 10 months, he oversaw the creation of a new strategic plan for the library, one that included creating a larger gathering
spot for teens in the Central Library. He was concerned about how to balance the needs of the homeless with other patrons and set up a task force to consider the
situation. He was also active on social media, tweeting regularly about library events and issues. He is a voracious reader and posted book reviews regularly on
Goodreads.
The board is scheduled to meet next week, at which time it will discuss the details for a new director search.
“We feel the role of the director of the Berkeley Public Library is a terrific opportunity, and we look forward to proceeding with that selection,” said Abigail Franklin,
chair of the library board.
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<glenn.swenson@aofl.com>
To: Glenn Swenson [glenn.swenson@aofl.com]
Subject: ABCmouse Full Consumer Version Now Available to Libraries
- with unlimited and continuous remote access…
Dear Librarian,
ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries now provides continuous and unlimited remote
access to the same full version of ABCmouse Early Learning Academy (ages 2-8+) that
consumers routinely subscribe to for $12.99 a month.
The multi-award-winning ABCmouse Early Learning Academy offers the most comprehensive
online curriculum available for children ages 2–8, with more than 10,000 learning activities
in Reading and Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art and Music.
These 10,000+ fun-filled learning activities—including more than 2,000 STEM and over 1,200
Spanish-language learning activities—consist of educational games, puzzles, art activities,
poems, songs, music videos, science videos, and more. And our 2,000+ book titles can be
accessed by Age Level, Guided Reading Level, or Lexile Level.
ABCmouse Early Learning Academy was designed to prepare children for

kindergarten and ensure third-grade readiness. It is used in over 150,000 public school
classrooms and by millions of consumers for home use, including many thousands of families
who use it for home schooling. And ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries is used by almost
1,000 public libraries across the U.S., including many large libraries such as Los Angeles County,
Miami-Dade County, San Diego County, and Tampa-Hillsborough County libraries.
Millions of ABCmouse users have completed over 10 billion learning activities since 2010. It is
arguably the best online educational resource for ages 2-8.
Here’s just one example of positive feedback from a librarian about ABCmouse Home Access for
Libraries, with several more examples included near the end of this email:
"ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries is one way the Detroit Public Library is
encouraging children to read every day. The games and activities are fun and
educational and, based on their heavy use, children are enjoying them. It is the type of
resource that many families in our community would not have access to, except through
the Library. ~ Margaret Bruni, Director for Public Services for the Detroit Public Library
ABCmouse is truly a world-class educational resource from which your patrons and their
children will benefit tremendously by making it available to them at home!
Our pricing for ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries is based on population served and
our sliding scale discounts become larger as the population served becomes larger. For more
information about purchasing ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries, please contact Glenn
Swenson at glenn.swenson@abcmouse.com
Additional Information about ABCmouse

Recent Awards Received by ABCmouse:
www.ageoflearning.com/abcmouse/#awards
Curriculum Board & Academic Leadership:

https://www.ageoflearning.com/about-us/#leadership
Curriculum Scope & Sequence (one-page chart)

https://www.ageoflearning.com/style/standards/scope-and-sequence.pdf
ABCmouse and 3rd Grade Readiness (also very effective for Kindergarten readiness):
https://blog.ageoflearning.com/abcmouse-adds-2nd-grade-curriculum/
Some Excellent Videos about ABCmouse

“What is ABCmouse?” (2:40 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTC4tzpwfqA
How to Navigate ABCmouse (4:04 minutes)

https://vimeo.com/448704655/728a6837ac
Quick Summaries, Screen Shots, and Videos for Each Subject Area (60-second videos)
https://www.abcmouse.com/library/califa
Librarians and Patrons Speak About ABCmouse (2:07 minutes)

https://vimeo.com/258003898
A Schoolteacher Speaks about ABCmouse (2:56 minutes) – A MUST SEE VIDEO!

https://vimeo.com/165061786/53289db78d
Positive Feedback from Library Staff

“We've had this resource in our libraries for years and there has been so much enthusiasm
around it …" - Skye Patrick, Director of the County of Los Angeles Public Library.
“We are excited to launch this service on September 1 that will allow Sonoma County families to
“checkout” access to ABCmouse to use at their home… With this service, children will now have
remote access to ABCmouse through their local library for free. The service also supports our
strategic plan goals to provide educational and recreational experiences that spark lifelong
learning, and to prepare parents and their children for entry into the K-12 school system.” ~
Susan Hildreth, Interim Library Director, Sonoma County Library, CA
“Parents and children alike are elated to find out that they can [access ABCmouse] for in home
use. Many of our members could not afford it otherwise. Children and parents often ask for
computer games to play while in the library. The children's staff always directs them to ABC
Mouse where they learn and have fun at the same time. Parents are thankful, often praise the
collaboration, and hope to see more opportunities like this in the future.” ~ Elizabeth
Braunworth, Children’s and Teen Librarian at the Main Library of Palm Beach County Library
“I love, love, love ABCmouse.com. We’ve had tons of kids playing games on our computers this
summer. Now we have quality education games we can refer them to all in one place at
ABCmouse.com.” - July Hisel, Director of Wilson Memorial Library (IA)
Positive Feedback from Library Patrons

ABCmouse.com is a great learning tool for kids of all ages, preschool through elementary
school. It is also user friendly and lots of fun. My son is 3 years old and has been using
Abcmouse.com for a few months now and can now count to 10, has learned to listen and follow
instructions, he's become more independent and takes pride in learning new things, and he's
recognizing letters. I love that ABCmouse.com can be used on many devices. My son can play
on my phone, a tablet, or our laptop and it's easy to move from one to the other. ~ Allison
Gregory (patron of T.A. Cutler Memorial Library)
I don't know how ABCmouse.com does it, but it gets through to my daughter in no way that I
could, and I'm so happy. I've also seen my daughter learn other things that I did not expect;
she has become much better at using a mouse to interact with the computer, and she is also
coming to understand the value of tickets (and hopefully money in real-life and down the road)
and using them sparingly and deciding which gifts have the most value. ~ Jason Molen (patron
of Santa Clara County Library)
I love ABCmouse! My son started speech therapy about a year ago and I feel as if ABC Mouse
aided him speaking faster. He is much more confident and apt to speak now that he routinely
does activities on the website! Using it through the library program is amazing and much
appreciated! ~ Charmae Martin (patron of Daly City Public Library)
I think the ABCmouse.com is a great way to help kids become excited about learning. It is the
perfect combination of fun and learning. A parent can feel good about this type of screen time
and the site engages the whole family! I use the site with my (just turned) 5-year- old and my
(about to be) 9-year-old. My 5-year-old has definitely added to his letter recognition and letter
sound recognition directly from playing on ABCMouse.com. ~ Elizabeth LiVolsi (patron of Contra
Costa County Library)
Mission Statement
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validated ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy, is the leading and most comprehensive
digital learning resource for children ages 2–8, designed to help prepare children for
kindergarten and ensure third-grade readiness.
For more information about purchasing ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries, please contact
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Age of Learning, Inc.
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glenn.swenson@aofl.com
Mobile: (916) 717-1749
www.ABCmouse.com
From: McKenzie, Stacy L. [SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of McKenzie, Stacy L.
<SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov>
To: Jacks, Gianna (Board Member) [GJacks@washoecounty.gov]; Moser, Lea (Trustee)
[LMoser@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov];
Perez, Frank (Vice Chair) [FPerez@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: Appeal
He can contact myself or Jeff if he needs more information as outlined in the suspension policy. This is
not a board issue until it has been appealed as such via the policy.
Stacy
From: Jacks, Gianna (Board Member) <GJacks@washoecounty.gov>

To: McKenzie, Stacy L. <SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov>; Moser, Lea (Trustee)
<LMoser@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Perez,
Frank (Vice Chair) <FPerez@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Re: Appeal
AD McKenzie:
The issue is - we are looking for a copy of the Terms of Use Policy. That's what Trustee
Moser was originally asking, I believe. Therefore, we are still asking for is a copy of that
policy of which the Patron is referring to and to which Director Scott referenced.
Thank you.
Vr
VC Jacks
775-220-6330
From: McKenzie, Stacy L. <SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov>

To: Jacks, Gianna (Board Member) <GJacks@washoecounty.gov>; Moser, Lea (Trustee)
Subject: Re: Appeal
He can explain any issues he has via the appeal form provided.
Get Outlook for iOS

Subject: Fw: Appeal
AD McKenzie:
Thanks for previous email:

"
McKenzie, Stacy L.
To:Moser, Lea (Trustee); +1 other

Cc:Scott, Jeff;Kaplan, Herbert;Solaro, David
Wed 12/6/2023 12:18 PM
Patron Appeal form.pdf

430 KB
Hello Trustee Moser and Vice Chair Jacks,
Please find a copy of the suspension appeal form attached to this email as well as a
link to all library policies (including the Patron Suspension Policy and its process)
located on the Washoe County Library website.
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/policies.php
Mr. Parks can review the suspension policy and if he wants to appeal, he can follow
the policy as outlined.
Please let me know if you have more questions about this.
Stacy
HOWEVER: - the policy the patron notes below - is

the one in question. The Terms of Use Policy.
Vr
VC Jacks
NO OML Violations
From: Bruce Parks <bruce122@ymail.com>

To: Perez, Frank (Vice Chair) <FPerez@washoecounty.gov>; Jacks, Gianna (Board Member)
<GJacks@washoecounty.gov>; Moser, Lea (Trustee) <LMoser@washoecounty.gov>; Al Rogers (Trustee)
<ARogers@washoecounty.gov>; Silver, Ann (Board member) <ASilver@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David <DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Appeal
Dear Library Bord of Trustees,
I am writing to appeal my suspension of being able to register for library events on the Washoe County
Library System website. I discovered that I was banned from registering on 28 November when I
attempted to sign-up for the handbell choir event scheduled for 2 December. I have since learned that my
being banned is a result of a violation of Terms of Use policy which I am unable to find on the website. I
was not notified of any violation and have been made to understand that there is no appeal process for
violations of Terms of Use. I am quite confused about how I violated a policy that I cannot read, why I was
not notified of a violation, and how there can be no appeal. I am also aware that not all the people that did
the EXACT thing I did, were not banned as well. I would think that all the people that violated the policy
would be banned and not just a select few. Please help me to understand what exactly I did wrong and
what I must do to complete the appeal process. Thank you for your help.
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
From: Jacks, Gianna (Board Member) [GJacks@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Jacks, Gianna
(Board Member) <GJacks@washoecounty.gov>
To: McKenzie, Stacy L. [SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]; Moser, Lea (Trustee)
Subject: Re: Appeal
AD McKenzie:
The issue is - we are looking for a copy of the Terms of Use Policy. That's what Trustee
Moser was originally asking, I believe. Therefore, we are still asking for is a copy of that
policy of which the Patron is referring to and to which Director Scott referenced.
Thank you.
Vr
VC Jacks
775-220-6330

Subject: Re: Appeal
Get Outlook for iOS

Subject: Fw: Appeal
AD McKenzie:

"
McKenzie, Stacy L.
To:Moser, Lea (Trustee);+1 other
Wed 12/6/2023 12:18 PM

430 KB

Please find a copy of the suspension appeal form attached to this email as well as
a link to all library policies (including the Patron Suspension Policy and its process)
Mr. Parks can review the suspension policy and if he wants to appeal, he can
follow the policy as outlined.
Stacy
HOWEVER: - the policy the patron notes
below - is the one in question. The Terms of
Use Policy.
Vr
VC Jacks
NO OML Violations

<GJacks@washoecounty.gov>; Moser, Lea (Trustee) <LMoser@washoecounty.gov>; Al
Rogers (Trustee) <ARogers@washoecounty.gov>; Silver, Ann (Board member)
<ASilver@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David
Subject: Appeal
I am writing to appeal my suspension of being able to register for library events on the
Washoe County Library System website. I discovered that I was banned from registering on
28 November when I attempted to sign-up for the handbell choir event scheduled for 2
December. I have since learned that my being banned is a result of a violation of Terms of
Use policy which I am unable to find on the website. I was not notified of any violation and
have been made to understand that there is no appeal process for violations of Terms of Use.
I am quite confused about how I violated a policy that I cannot read, why I was not notified of a
violation, and how there can be no appeal. I am also aware that not all the people that did the
EXACT thing I did, were not banned as well. I would think that all the people that violated the
policy would be banned and not just a select few. Please help me to understand what exactly I
did wrong and what I must do to complete the appeal process. Thank you for your help.
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
To: Jacks, Gianna (Board Member) [GJacks@washoecounty.gov]; Moser, Lea (Trustee)
Subject: Re: Appeal
Get Outlook for iOS

Subject: Fw: Appeal
AD McKenzie:

"
McKenzie, Stacy L.

Wed 12/6/2023 12:18 PM

430 KB

Stacy

Use Policy.
Vr
VC Jacks
NO OML Violations

Subject: Appeal
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
To: McKenzie, Stacy L. [SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]; Moser, Lea (Trustee)
Subject: Fw: Appeal
AD McKenzie:

"
McKenzie, Stacy L.

Wed 12/6/2023 12:18 PM

430 KB

Stacy
Use Policy.
Vr
VC Jacks
NO OML Violations

Subject: Appeal
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 12:18 PM
To: Moser, Lea (Trustee) [LMoser@washoecounty.gov]; Jacks, Gianna (Board Member)
[GJacks@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov];
Solaro, David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: Appeal
Attachments: Patron Appeal form.pdf
Please find a copy of the suspension appeal form attached to this email as well as a link to all library
policies (including the Patron Suspension Policy and its process) located on the Washoe County Library
website.
Mr. Parks can review the suspension policy and if he wants to appeal, he can follow the policy as
outlined.
Stacy
Stacy McKenzie
Assistant Library Director | Washoe County Library System
smckenzie@washoecounty.gov | 775.327.8345

To: Moser, Lea (Trustee) <LMoser@washoecounty.gov>; Jacks, Gianna (Board Member)
<GJacks@washoecounty.gov>; Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David
<DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>; McKenzie, Stacy L. <SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Re: Appeal
Mr Parks can contact me directly. I don’t think the library needs to further clarify that a children’s
Storytime is for children. It is very concerning that a group of adults would invade a children’s Storytime.
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Moser, Lea (Trustee) <LMoser@washoecounty.gov>

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Jacks, Gianna (Board Member)
Subject: Re: Appeal
Would it be possible, despite it being a board issue, to be sent the policy? And I encourage
the library to publicize the policy somewhere that is available for all members of the public
to retrieve.
Lea

<LMoser@washoecounty.gov>; Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David
Subject: Re: Appeal
This is not a board action. If Mr. Parks would like to discuss this he can contact me directly.
Jeff
Jeff Scott


To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Moser, Lea (Trustee) <LMoser@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Fw: Appeal

Subject: Appeal
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
Appeals Process: Suspension of privileges
Washoe County Library System relies on policy for decision making. Citizens whose requests for services have been
denied have the right to appeal those decisions by completing the following information and submitting it to the Assistant
Library Director. The Assistant Library Director may refer the matter to an appropriate Library Manager with subject
expertise. If not satisfied with the decision of the Assistant Director, the citizen can appeal to the Library Director, if still
not satisfied; the citizen can appeal and appear before the Library Board of Trustees.
Privilege revoked:
o Public Internet privileges revoked.

o Adults asked to vacate a youth area.
o Patron suspended from library.
Please state the reason for your request.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you read in its entirety the appropriate Washoe County Library Policy?
Available at https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/policies.php
o Public Internet Access Policy

o Patron Suspension Policy
o Adult Patron Use of Youth Areas Policy
o Unattended Children’s Policy
Request initiated by _________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
State ___________ Zip _____________ Phone ____________________
Do you represent:
______ Yourself
______ Organization (name) __________________________________________________________
Date: ________________ Signature of Patron: ____________________________________________________
Date: ________________ Received by Staff Member: _____________________________________________
Appeals Process
Library Administra on
301 S. Center Street
Reno, NV 89501
From: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Hemingway, Jamie
<JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Re: Winter Explorer coming early next week! Digital issue available now.
Importance: High
Great news ... the winter Explorers have arrived!
The couriers will deliver boxes today to SV, SO, NW, VE, SS, SP & TR. SC and NV will get theirs
Wednesday, and IV will get their box on Thursday.
IMPORTANT: Please use the Clerical Job Sheet to request more boxes when you need them.
And please take them and the Digital Explorer Sign along with you to outreach events.
Thanks for your patience.
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: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>

To: Library - All Staff <librarystaff@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Winter Explorer coming early next week! Digital issue available now.
Good morning,
The winter Explorer has been slightly delayed but is expected to arrive early next week. The
digital issue is now linked and available for download on the website:
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/events/explorer.php
We also have a sign that can be printed and displayed at your locations and taken along to
outreach events. The sign includes a QR code for instant access to the new issue.
WINTER 2024 DIGITAL EXPLORER SIGN.pdf

Our cover star is the Verdi Community Library and Nature Center! We've included some photos
on the contents page to highlight this unique branch.
Be sure to familiarize yourselves with what's inside:
p. 2 - Director's update
p. 3 - Library news
p. 4 - Holiday events
p. 6 - Library galleries
p. 7 - Info about The Bias Inside Us exhibit at NW
p. 8 - Events for adults, including Pioneer Center Golden Encore, High Noon, and Historic Reno
Preservation Society
p. 9 - Book news and events
p. 10 - Events for teens
p.11 - Maker events and Book a Librarian
p. 12 - Community outreach
p. 13 - Story Time and Paws schedules
p. 14 - Online resources
p. 15 - Resources for Spanish speakers
pp. 16-23 - Daily listings of upcoming events
Back cover - An ad for the February Friends of Washoe County Library book sale
Many thanks to my amazing Explorer team for putting their time and effort into producing this
issue: Jessica Fanaselle at NW, Carly Hume at NV, Russell Dorn at IV, and Teree Yount at SO. It's
a huge project, and they help me make it happen four times a year. Phew!! 🙂
Additional thanks to our Explorer Contributors and branch doc producers who help us compile
events and edit for accuracy. We couldn't do it without you!
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: Linda Crowe [lndcrowe@icloud.com] on behalf of Linda Crowe
<lndcrowe@icloud.com>
Subject: Fwd: Book to add to list
Attachments: County Commission 11-28 Meeting.rtf; ATT00002.bin
FYI
Begin forwarded message:
From: Gail Townsend <gtownsend@gbis.com>

Subject: Book to add to list
Date: December 4, 2023 at 8:56:18 PM PST
To: Linda Crowe <lndcrowe@icloud.com>, Sue Franckel
<suefranckel@gmail.com>, Alanna <alf@nvbell.net>
Hi all,
I listened to the County Commissioners meeting Bill Miller mentioned in his

email to Kim. I think the main point of the comments was that Director Scott
should be removed because he is not doing a good job. Bruce Foster (one of the
protestors) brought the Every Body Book to read to the commissioners. He said
the book is not appropriate for children. To me it sounds like a standard sex-ed
book for middle school with the addition of LGBTQIA+ topics. The library has
three copies should anyone want to look at this one.
Attached is a summery of comments made by protestors. Mr. Edwards comments

about tribal recognition were shocking to me; I rarely hear such naked hatred
spoken out loud, in public, in a place where it is recorded and can't be denied. Oh
well ...
Bye, Gail
County Commission Meeting – Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Four library protestors spoke during the general public comment period. If I were more organized I
would have added times so people could find the speakers; I will next time.
Valerie Fianaca
She does not think Director Scott is doing a good job for the following reasons:
1. She was injured duirng a protest of Drag Queen Story Hour, and holds Director Scott responsible.
She did not provide details about her injuries, who injured her or how.
2. She says she was called a fascist for saying the Pledge of Allegiance at a Trustee meeting.
3. She said a newsletter article on the library web site had a link to one of her comments; she feels it
was unfair for Director Scott to do this. (I read the article and I can’t see anything that seems like an
attack directed at Ms. Fianaca).
4. She said Director Scott has attended community meetings held by Trustee Jacks and that his
presence is intimidating and discourages the public from speaking.
Ms. Fianaca also commented about Agenda Item 7e7 regarding funding for upgrades at two libraries.
She questioned why the upgrades were necessary.
Bruce Foster
1. Spoke in protest of library materials the sexualize children and damage their innocence.
2. He spoke against continuing to affiliate with American Library Association because the current
president is a lesbian and a marxist.
3. He brought an example of a book that doesn’t belong in the library: Every Body Book. He says
the book creates confusion in the minds of children since it includes information about LGBTQIA+
people. The advisor from the DA office would not allow him to show pictures or read from this book
– he said this action demonstrates that the book is not approprite for a children’s library since the DA
deemed it inappropriate for adults.
Roger Edwards
He seconded Valerie Fianacs comments about poor performance of Director. He claims he was thrown
out of meetings by Director Scott. He cautioned the Commissioners about spending money. He
claimed the Republicans on the board were bound by party requirements to cut back on spending.
(very weird comment in my opinion) Later in the meeting, under Agenda Item 7, he repeated that the
Commissioners should look at Library spending, especially upgrades at Spanish Springs and South
Valleys Libraries, which he said were unnecessary.
Not related to libraries, Mr. Edwards commented on an item in the consent block regarding recognition
of tribes that have lived in Washoe County. He said these tribes did not deserve recognition since they
never did anything and have no accomplishments to point to.
Janet Butcher
She mentioned that Mr. Foster could not show to adults a book available in children’s section of the
library. She thought the Commissioners should know what is going on at Libraries.
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<david.foster@batonglobal.com>
Subject: Library Mission, Vision, and Value Statement Examples
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To: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Stears, Debi D
[DDStears@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Owens, Brenda
[BOwens@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway,
Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: Relevant Events---email newsletter from Bruce Parks
Checking on the book he is using in his class and trying to see if it is actually used for incoming
Congressional freshmen…….here is a blip about the author of said book.
Willard Cleon Skousen was an American conservative author with the John Birch Society and a
faith-based conspiracy theorist.[1] A notable anti-communist and supporter of the John Birch
Society,[2] Skousen's works involved a wide range of subjects including the Six-Day War, Mormon
eschatology, New World Order conspiracies, and parenting.[3] His most popular works are The Five
Thousand Year Leap and The Naked Communist.

To: Stears, Debi D <DDStears@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; McKenzie,
Stacy L. <SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov>; Owens, Brenda <BOwens@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews,
John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Re: Relevant Events---email newsletter from Bruce Parks
???Republican Men's Club??? says it all
Looks like he's actively proselytizing his constitution class.

Beate
Beate Weinert

From: Stears, Debi D <DDStears@washoecounty.gov>
To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; McKenzie, Stacy L. <SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov>;
Owens, Brenda <BOwens@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>;
Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie
Subject: FW: Relevant Events---email newsletter from Bruce Parks
Hello fellow Patriots,
There are many people and organizations actively working to protect the innocence of the children of Washoe County.
One group of citizens has started a petition to remove sexually explicit books that have been found on the shelves of both
the Washoe County Library System and the Washoe County School District School Libraries. When attempting to read
these books out loud at multiple Washoe County Board of County Commissioner meetings, Washoe County School Board
of Trustee meetings and Library Board of Trustee meetings, the public has been gaveled down and silenced. The books
are deemed too offensive to be read at our community meetings.
Read excerpts from these books (warning! they are obscene), linked to Capitol Resource Institute (a non-profit with a
focus on removing obscene books from the school libraries HERE. Decide for yourself and consider signing the petition.
The petition link is also found below.
Wake Up Washoe County, a local non-profit founded by Nichelle Hull, is diligently working to start libraries that are safe
for the perusal of children. Please see her book drive below.
Paul White, founder of Education Crusade, gives the state of Washoe County Schools in a series of short videos (see
links below). He offers practical solutions to fixing the schools so that students may once again learn. He includes known,
workable corrective measures.
As the season of giving quickly approaches, I challenge us to each ask ourselves, is there something that I can do to
protect the innocence of the children. After all, they are worth it; they have to be as they are the future.
Last, you may want to check out Nevada Signal for the most up to date information that the local media forgets to carry.
Ringing in the Holidays,

Reva Crump, substituting for Bruce Parks
1NevadaPatriot@gmail.com
www.NevadaPatriot.net
Gab.com @Nevada Patriot: Conservative Politics
Happenings
Washoe County Petition

WARNING: Sexually Explicit Books in Washoe County Schools and Public Libraries accessible by kids. View
excerpts from select books and sign the petition.
TELL OUR LIBRARY AND SCHOOL BOARD:
No More Obscene Books for Our Children
WAKE UP WASHOE COUNTY, Nichelle Hull
Local non profit, Wake Up Washoe County launches the Children's Library Program this month!
https://wakeupwashoecounty.org/childrens-library-program
If your company or group would like to host a book drive, or just contribute a few books (lightly used are okay) they would
love to have them. Wake Up sponsored schools will be the lucky recipients of gifted classical children's literature, thanks
to generous donors like you! To learn more click below or call 775-439-2250. Thank you.
Thank you,
Nichelle Hull, Founder and Director
https:WakeUpWashoeCounty.org
775.439.9892 (WUWC)
What's going on at YOUR school?
Confidential Hotline - (775) 685.8200
What's going on in YOUR school?

(775) 685.8200 - Confidential Hotline
Subscribe to Education Crusade (educationcrusade.org)
December 3, 2023
"Fixing Washoe County Schools:

Exposing the Problems and Offering Solutions"
An Education Crusade Presentation to the Republican Men's Club of Northern Nevada,
November 21, 2023
Full-length talk: 18 minutes

https://vimeo.com/showcase/10830382
30-second excerpts on specific topics:

Abandoning the Fundamentals
https://vimeo.com/889939720/b8cd1d6647?share=copy
Moral Idiocy
https://vimeo.com/889937452/69f1d10be7?share=copy
Hiding Their Failures Behind Children

https://vimeo.com/889938221/92a8bbcd40?share=copy
Teacher Survey
https://vimeo.com/889940140/d0ed50bb3f?share=copy
Correcting Student Behavior: No Need to Expel

https://vimeo.com/890054986/e34040b674?share=copy
Special Education
https://vimeo.com/889936981/f0e206b99f?share=copy
Unqualified School Board Members

https://vimeo.com/889938838/92d854bc4d?share=copy
Schools Have Become Day Care Centers

https://vimeo.com/889939408/3cdca4f8c2?share=copy
__________________________________________________
Students in WCSD schools are PROBABLY:

· Not LEARNING
· Not SAFE
· Not in a MORAL ENVIRONMENT
What possible reason does ANY parent have for entrusting THEIR children to this dysfunctional, dangerous, and
decadent system?
Many of Education Crusade's briefs are also published in NevadaSignal.com
Read more at educationcrusade.org
Washoe County Board of County Commissioners

10:00am Tuesday 12 Dec, 2023
1001 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV
Agenda
Mike Clark 775-686-0342 meclark@washoegcounty.gov

Clara Andriola 775-444-5185 candriola@washoecounty.gov
Mariluz Garcia 775-444-0628 mcgarcia@washoecounty.gov
Alexis Hill 775 328 2011 cell 775 447 3017 ahill@washoecounty.gov
Jeanne Herman 775 501 0002 jherman@washoecounty.gov
Washoe County School Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 12 Dec 2023 2PM
Central Administration Building, Board Room
425 East Ninth Street
Reno, NV
Agenda
Email: publiccomments@washoeschools.net
District A: Trustee Jeffrey Church Jeffrey.Church@washoeschools.net

District B: Trustee Colleen Westlake Colleen.Westlake@washoeschools.net
District C: Trustee Joe Rodriguez Joseph.Rodriguez@washoeschools.net
District D: Trustee Elizabeth Smith Elizabeth.Smith@washoeschools.net
District E: Trustee Alex Woodley Alex.Woodley@washoeschools.net
At-Large District F: Adam Mayberry Adam.Mayberry@washoeschool.net
At-Large District G: Trustee Diane Nicolet DNicolet@washoeschools.net
Superintendent: Susan Enfield Susan.Enfield@washoeschools.net
Public Comments publiccomments@washoeschools.net
Comments may also be emailed to the board at publiccomments@washoeschools.net
https://ag.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/agnvgov/Content/Complaints/Open_Meeting_Law_Complaint_Form_Type_Print.pdf
Free Constitution Class
Zoom on Wednesdays at 4pm
Did you ever wonder how the USA became a Constitutional Republic and what that means? How strong and binding are
the documents that define our country?
Currently we are using the Making of America by Cleon Skousen. this is the book used to teach incoming US Congressional
freshman.
Contact: Bruce Parks at bruce122@ymail.com regarding Zoom
Join the Zoom Meeting each Wednesday at 4pm.
Zoom link: CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 458 359 2733
Password: 89436
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To: Stears, Debi D [DDStears@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov];
McKenzie, Stacy L. [SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]; Owens, Brenda
[BOwens@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway,
Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Relevant Events---email newsletter from Bruce Parks
???Republican Men's Club??? says it all
Looks like he's actively proselytizing his constitution class.

Beate
Beate Weinert

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; McKenzie, Stacy L. <SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov>;
Owens, Brenda <BOwens@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>;
Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie
There are many people and organizations actively working to protect the innocence of the children of Washoe
County. One group of citizens has started a petition to remove sexually explicit books that have been found on
the shelves of both the Washoe County Library System and the Washoe County School District School Libraries.
When attempting to read these books out loud at multiple Washoe County Board of County Commissioner
meetings, Washoe County School Board of Trustee meetings and Library Board of Trustee meetings, the public
has been gaveled down and silenced. The books are deemed too offensive to be read at our community
meetings.
Read excerpts from these books (warning! they are obscene), linked to Capitol Resource Institute (a non-profit
with a focus on removing obscene books from the school libraries HERE. Decide for yourself and consider
signing the petition. The petition link is also found below.
Wake Up Washoe County, a local non-profit founded by Nichelle Hull, is diligently working to start libraries that
are safe for the perusal of children. Please see her book drive below.
Paul White, founder of Education Crusade, gives the state of Washoe County Schools in a series of short videos
(see links below). He offers practical solutions to fixing the schools so that students may once again learn. He
includes known, workable corrective measures.
As the season of giving quickly approaches, I challenge us to each ask ourselves, is there something that I can
do to protect the innocence of the children. After all, they are worth it; they have to be as they are the future.
Last, you may want to check out Nevada Signal for the most up to date information that the local media forgets to
carry.

Happenings

WARNING: Sexually Explicit Books in Washoe County Schools and Public Libraries accessible by kids.
View excerpts from select books and sign the petition.
If your company or group would like to host a book drive, or just contribute a few books (lightly used are okay)
they would love to have them. Wake Up sponsored schools will be the lucky recipients of gifted classical
children's literature, thanks to generous donors like you! To learn more click below or call 775-439-2250. Thank
you.
Thank you,
775.439.9892 (WUWC)
December 3, 2023

An Education Crusade Presentation to the Republican Men's Club of Northern
Nevada, November 21, 2023

Moral Idiocy

Teacher Survey

Special Education


__________________________________________________
· Not LEARNING
· Not SAFE
What possible reason does ANY parent have for entrusting THEIR children to this dysfunctional,
dangerous, and decadent system?

Reno, NV
Agenda


Reno, NV
Agenda

Did you ever wonder how the USA became a Constitutional Republic and what that means? How strong and
binding are the documents that define our country?
Currently we are using the Making of America by Cleon Skousen. this is the book used to teach incoming US
Congressional freshman.

Meeting ID: 458 359 2733
Password: 89436
nevadasignal.com
[GJacks@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]; Solaro,
David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; McKenzie, Stacy L. [SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Appeal
Mr Parks can contact me directly. I don’t think the library needs to further clarify that a
children’s Storytime is for children. It is very concerning that a group of adults would invade a
children’s Storytime.
Jeff
Jeff Scott

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Jacks, Gianna (Board Member)
Subject: Re: Appeal
to retrieve.
Lea

Subject: Re: Appeal
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Subject: Fw: Appeal

Subject: Appeal
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
From: Moser, Lea (Trustee) [LMoser@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Moser, Lea (Trustee)
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Jacks, Gianna (Board Member)
[GJacks@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]; Solaro,
David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; McKenzie, Stacy L. [SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Appeal
to retrieve.
Lea

Subject: Re: Appeal
Jeff
Jeff Scott


Subject: Fw: Appeal

Subject: Appeal
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; McKenzie, Stacy L.
[SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]; Owens, Brenda [BOwens@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews,
John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov];
Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
meetings.
carry.
Happenings


you.
Thank you,
775.439.9892 (WUWC)
December 3, 2023



Moral Idiocy

Teacher Survey

Special Education


__________________________________________________
· Not LEARNING
· Not SAFE

Reno, NV
Agenda


Reno, NV
Agenda

Did you ever wonder how the USA became a Constitutional Republic and
what that means? How strong and binding are the documents that define
our country?

Meeting ID: 458 359 2733
Password: 89436
nevadasignal.com

To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; McKenzie, Stacy L.
[SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov]; Owens, Brenda [BOwens@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews,
John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov];
Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
meetings.
carry.
Happenings


you.
Thank you,
775.439.9892 (WUWC)
December 3, 2023



Moral Idiocy

Teacher Survey

Special Education


__________________________________________________
· Not LEARNING
· Not SAFE

Reno, NV
Agenda


Reno, NV
Agenda

Did you ever wonder how the USA became a Constitutional Republic and
what that means? How strong and binding are the documents that define
our country?

Meeting ID: 458 359 2733
Password: 89436
nevadasignal.com

To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Moser, Lea (Trustee) [LMoser@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Fw: Appeal

Subject: Appeal
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
[GJacks@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Perez, Frank (Vice Chair) [FPerez@washoecounty.gov]; Silver, Ann (Board member)
[ASilver@washoecounty.gov]; Al Rogers (Trustee) [ARogers@washoecounty.gov]; Solaro,
David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Question from LEA MOSER below. Fw: Appeal
I can’t see what Mr. Parks is referring to.
This is outside of the board’s purview and I would encourage the board to not email each other
as a groups as it may constitute at Open Meeting Law Violation.
If Trustee Moser has a concern she can contact me directly.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

To: Jacks, Gianna (Board Member) <GJacks@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff
Cc: Perez, Frank (Vice Chair) <FPerez@washoecounty.gov>; Silver, Ann (Board member)
<ASilver@washoecounty.gov>; Al Rogers (Trustee) <ARogers@washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David
<DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>; Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Re: Question from LEA MOSER below. Fw: Appeal
Additionally, please provide the citation that Mr. Parks is referencing.
Best,
Lea

Cc: Perez, Frank (Vice Chair) <FPerez@washoecounty.gov>; Moser, Lea (Trustee)
<LMoser@washoecounty.gov>; Silver, Ann (Board member) <ASilver@washoecounty.gov>; Al Rogers
(Trustee) <ARogers@washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David <DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>; Kaplan, Herbert
Subject: Question from LEA MOSER below. Fw: Appeal
Director Scott:
See Lea's question below.
The original questions were sent to the Board.

<GJacks@washoecounty.gov>; Al Rogers (Trustee) <ARogers@washoecounty.gov>; Silver, Ann (Board
member) <ASilver@washoecounty.gov>; Bruce Parks <bruce122@ymail.com>
Subject: Re: Appeal
Thank you.
Director Scott, can we please have a copy of the Terms of Use Policy sent to the board?
Best,
Lea
CC: Perez, Frank (Vice Chair) [FPerez@washoecounty.gov]; Moser, Lea (Trustee)
[LMoser@washoecounty.gov]; Silver, Ann (Board member) [ASilver@washoecounty.gov]; Al
Rogers (Trustee) [ARogers@washoecounty.gov]; Solaro, David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov];
Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Question from LEA MOSER below. Fw: Appeal
Director Scott:
See Lea's question below.
The original questions were sent to the Board.

<GJacks@washoecounty.gov>; Al Rogers (Trustee) <ARogers@washoecounty.gov>; Silver, Ann (Board
member) <ASilver@washoecounty.gov>; Bruce Parks <bruce122@ymail.com>
Subject: Re: Appeal
Thank you.
Director Scott, can we please have a copy of the Terms of Use Policy sent to the board?
Best,
Lea
From: Washoe County [communications@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Washoe County
<communications@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Inside Washoe Highlights
INSIDE WASHOE HIGHLIGHTS

December 4, 2023
Human Resources Lobby gets a 9th Street at Wells closed Monday,

fresh new look! December 4 thru December 8
Beginning Monday, November 27, 9th St. at Wells Ave will be closed
the Human Resources lobby will be due to storm drain and signal conduit
under construction through the first underground work at that
week of December. intersection.
New Employee ID's New Staff Directory

Learn why employees have or will be Due to safety and security concerns,
getting replacement Washoe County WC is removing the Staff Directory
ID's soon. from the public website effective
December 1.
Service Opportunity for employees at Citizen Self-Service: Online
the Senior Breakfast on Dec 20. Appointment Scheduling.
HSA is partnering with Youth A project with a purpose - Fitness

Villages to offer a program that will Court Artist Spotlight
become a bridge from foster care to
adulthood for those between the
ages of 17 and 21.
Sheriff's Office Seeking Volunteers HSA offers Suicide Awareness
to Help Combat Porch Pirates. Prevention training. Watch video.
Commissioners accepted a $3
NNPH Health Officer Kevin Dick to
million grant for the new Resource
retire March 2024.
Center at the Nevada Cares Campus
in last week's BCC meeting.
ENGAGE WITH US! (VIVA ENGAGE)
Don't miss out on the latest news
and connections with colleagues!
From: Farris, Toni [TFarris@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Farris, Toni
<TFarris@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: updated list of local alternatives to library meeting rooms
This is indeed a work in progress. Thanks to your input, I've made a couple of updates to the
list. I'm looking forward to getting the info stored somewhere that allows everyone to edit
and update as needed. Stay tuned for that.
All the best,

Toni
MEETING ROOM ALTERNATIVES

(Disclaimer: Because information changes all the time, please note that this is not an exhaustive
list nor are these venues endorsed by WCLS.)
Social events such as birthday parties and weddings are not allowed in the library meeting
rooms, as per policy and registration form. Patrons have asked for alternatives. Here are a few
local venues that may have space for such events (interested parties must verify all information
for themselves):
Raley's One, Community rooms available in Reno: 1075 North Hills Blvd., 1630 Robb Dr., 18144
Wedge Pkwy. Find your preferred location at this link:
https://www.raleys.com/something-extra/community/something-extra-gather
Swift Sports Dome https://swiftsportsdome.com/rentals/
Urban Air https://www.urbanair.com/kids-birthday-parties/
Tamarack Casino https://www.tamarackcasino.com/meetingsevents
South 40 https://www.south-40-reno.com/parties-events
Hilton Garden Inn https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rnogigi-hilton-garden-inn-reno/
Washoe County parks https://www.washoecounty.gov/parks/rentals_and_permits/index.php
Elks Lodge – NOTE: these facilities are for members only

https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=597
Toni Farris (she/her/hers)

Librarian | South Valleys Library | Washoe County Library System
tfarris@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.851.5190
15650A Wedge Parkway, Reno, NV 89511
My work week is Tuesday-Saturday.

From: Moore, Indu [IMoore@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Moore, Indu
<IMoore@washoecounty.gov>
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; McBride, Cole [CMcBride@washoecounty.gov];
Solaro, David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert
[HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]
CC: Paholke, Julie [JPaholke@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: Summary of events @ Swill
Good afternoon, Jeff,
We have looped in HR Director Patricia Hurley on these two complaints and she will be engaging legal
for HR to advise on next steps.
Sincerely,
Indu Moore
Senior Human Resources Analyst | Department of Human Resources
imoore@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.328.2095 | Fax: 775.328.6119
1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg. A, Reno, NV 89512

To: McBride, Cole <CMcBride@washoecounty.gov>; Solaro, David <DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>;
Kaplan, Herbert <HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov>; Moore, Indu <IMoore@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: FW: Summary of events @ Swill
Good morning,
I have two complaints against Library Trustee and Vice Chair Gianna Jacks that occurred yesterday,
Thursday, November 30th, at 10 am at Swill Coffee and Wine Bar during Vice Chair Jacks’s Library
Outreach Event. This is from Stacy McKenzie (in her recounting, she misnamed the individual with Ms.
Jacks. Bruce Parks was the one sitting with Vice Chair Jacks and slammed the table and yelled at her.)
Jeff Scott

Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 12:55 PM
Cc: Stears, Debi D <DDStears@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Summary of events @ Swill
I got this written down so it was fresh, but I am so shaken by the whole thing that I am sure some bits
and pieces will come to me throughout the day and overnight.
This is the opposite of supporting the libraries and its staff and I want to know what formal procedures I
can follow to make this an official grievance again Trustee Jacks. I plan to update any info that I
remember by tomorrow and then do you know what I do next? Send it to Frank? To the Commissioners?
I certainly want any input Debi that you see I need to edit or ad. My recording is pretty bad, can’t get
hear enough details, but I do plan on listening to it this evening with headphones so I can see if I can pull
anymore direct quotes.
I went to Swill coffee for the public forum/townhall meeting that was promoted by Trustee Jacks on
November 30th, 2023. I had heard that staff had attended these coffee sessions in the past and had been
asked good questions from the attendees and wanted to contribute as needed to any questions that the
public might have.
I was sitting with fellow staff members Debi Stears and Director Jeff Scott when I saw Jim Shirk look into
the room where we were sitting and quickly back out. I mentioned this to Debi, and she got up to check
if we needed to move our location in order to participate. When she returned, she was obviously
shocked and shaken and relayed to Jeff and me that she was asked by Gianna and others in the group,
why we were there and that they said that previous interactions at this coffee event had been
argumentative, and that library staff was not invited.
I got up to get another cup of tea and while waiting, introduced myself to the people at the table and
asked if I understood correctly that they did not want staff to participate in the open discussion about
libraries as the flyer advertised. Gianna said that it had been too disruptive at previous meetings and
that she saw this as a town hall for the public only. She stated that the commission had expressed
concern that staff had used paid time to attend events like this and said that Director Scott had been
asked to leave from the previous session. I told her that I had heard from staff that it was a good
discussion and noted that a public comment from the last board meeting supported that people at the
coffee event enjoyed speaking with Debi. At this point, Jim Shirk said, “You are not invited, thank you.”
He said this in a loud and dismissive manner. I continued speaking with Trustee Jacks asking her why she
did not want library staff there to answer questions about the library since her session was advertised as
being about the library. At this point Drew Park stood up, slammed his hands loudly on the table and
stated extremely loudly, “YOU ARE NOT INVITED.” His volume was so loud that several people in the
shop, stopped talking and looked over to see what the commotion was. When I determined that he was
not going to strike me to yell at me anymore. I continued speaking the Gianna and told her, okay, then
fine, but you need to be sure to specify on the flyer who is and who is not invited because I would have
never known that library staff would be excluded.
Jim Shirk said at least two more times, “You are not invited, thank you, goodbye,” in a dismissive and
loud and rude tone.
I went back to the table with Jeff and Debi and related the information to them. I clarified that Ginna
should not have the library logo on her flyer since the meeting was exclusionary to certain members of
the community including library staff. On the way out of the shop, I stopped again at the table and let
Gianna know that since her outreach was exclusionary and was not an event approved by the library,
that she needed to remove the logo from her flyer and be very clear in who is and who is not invited. I
mentioned that they should be careful not to lie about director Scott being asked to leave, since that
was verified to have been a false statement, I also addressed Drew Parks that if he showed intimidating
or aggressive behavior toward me again, I would take action. He said that he has a balance issue and
must talk loud due to his hearing issue. I explained that since he is aware of these issues, he needs to
adjust them and be sure to not speak to me in that manner in the future. During this conversation,
another woman at the table began to ask Debi about a library form and placement of the library logo. At
some point Debi pointed out that we just want to help and answer questions and was met with them
rudely saying again, that we were not invited. I reminded them to correct that flyer to reflect this
exclusion and Ginna said, “Is she still talking” under her breath to her father. I asked her to repeat what
she said, and she verified the comment. At that point, Debi and I were literally shocked at the behavior
and stood just for a moment in awe of the behavior of this supposed representative of the library and
her father who was butting in as if to speak on her behalf and we were once again told that we were not
invited, so Debi and I left the shop.
This behavior by a library trustee was embarrassing to say the least. She was rude and allowed her
father and two others at the table to yell at myself and Debi continually. She, as a trustee did not
support us as library staff and was encouraging rudeness towards us. This is inconsistent with how a
Library Trustee should be conducting herself in public and contrary to how she should be supporting
library staff to the public.
Stacy McKenzie
CC: Stears, Debi D [DDStears@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Updated summary of incident at SWILL
I went to Swill coffee for the November 30th, public forum meeting that was promoted by Trustee Jacks
via flyer that encouraged having “coffee with a Trustee” and listed library board meetings, had a QR
code for the library website and mentioned “talking all things book and libraries.” I had heard that staff
had attended these coffee sessions in the past and had been asked good questions from the attendees
and wanted to contribute as needed to any questions that the public might have. I had not met any of
the attendees except Trustee Jacks so I wanted the opportunity to introduce myself as a resource since I
am new to the system and the county.
argumentative, and that library staff was not invited. This was new information to all of us and we talked
a bit about how productive and positive previous interactions at this outreach event has seemed to go.
I got up to get another cup of tea and while waiting at the counter, introduced myself to the people at
the table and asked if I understood correctly that they did not want staff to participate in the open
discussion about libraries as the flyer advertised. Gianna said that it had been too disruptive at previous
meetings and that she saw this as a “town hall” for the public only. She stated something about the
commission had expressed concern that staff had used paid time to attend events like this and said that
Director Scott had been asked to leave from the previous session. I told her that I had heard from staff
that it was a good discussion and noted that a public comment from the last board meeting supported
that people at the coffee event enjoyed speaking with Debi. At this point, Jim Shirk said, “You are not
invited, thank you.” He said this in a loud and dismissive manner. I continued speaking with Trustee
Jacks asking her why she did not want library staff there to answer questions about the library since her
session was advertised as being about the library. At this point Bruce Parks suddenly stood up, slammed
his hands loudly on the table and stated extremely loudly, “YOU ARE NOT INVITED.” His volume was so
loud that several people in the shop, stopped talking and looked over to see what the commotion was.
When I determined that he was not going to strike me to yell at me anymore. I continued speaking the
Gianna and told her, okay, then fine, but you need to be sure to specify on the flyer who is and who is
not invited because I would have never known that library staff would be excluded, and that the flier
also did not mention a “town hall” atmosphere but more of a come talk about books and libraries.
loud and rude tone talking over my requests to trustee Jacks.
I went back to the table with Jeff and Debi and relayed the information to them. I clarified with my
coworkers that Ginna should not have a logo on her flyer indicating that she was representing the library
since the meeting was exclusionary to certain members of the community including library staff. I said
that I would mention this on our way out so that there would not be any confusion on this in the future.
On the way out of the shop, I stopped again at the table and let Gianna know that since her outreach
was exclusionary and was not an event approved by the library, that she needed to remove the logo
from her flyer and be very clear in who is and who is not invited. I mentioned that they should be careful
not to lie about director Scott being asked to leave, since that was verified to have been a false
statement. I also addressed Bruce Parks saying that if he showed intimidating or aggressive behavior
toward me or other library staff in the future, that I would take action. He said that he has a balance
issue as an excuse about slamming his hands on the table and must talk loudly due to his hearing issue. I
explained that since he is aware of these issues, he needs to adjust them and be sure to not speak to me
in that manner in the future. During this conversation, Janet Butcher, who was also at the table, began
to ask Debi about a library form and placement of the library logo. At some point Debi pointed out that
she was confused because we just want to help and answer questions as a resource and she was met
with them rudely saying again, that we were not invited and they “did not want us here.” I reminded
them to correct that flyer to reflect this exclusion and Trustee Jacks said, “OK!” in a rude and dismissive
manner and then turned to her father (Jim Shirk, who was sitting next to her at the table), lowered her
head and whispered to him, “Is she still talking” under her breath. I asked her to repeat what she said,
and she verified the comment. At that point, Debi and I were literally shocked at the behavior and stood
just for a moment in awe of the behavior of this supposed representative of the library and her father
who was butting in as if to speak on her behalf and we were once again told that we were not invited, so
Debi and I left the shop feeling.
This unprovoked and unnecessary public behavior by a library trustee toward library staff members was
embarrassing to say the least and was noticed and observed as such by other public citizens in the Swill
coffee shop at the time. She was rude and for some reason allowed her father and two others at the
table to yell at myself and Debi continually as if on her behalf. She, as a trustee did not support us as
library staff and was encouraging rudeness towards us from her father and the others at the table. This
is inconsistent with how a Library Trustee should be conducting herself in public and contrary to how
she should be supporting library staff to the public. I also feel it violates the Washoe County code of
conduct and if I supervised an employee who treated other library staff members, or board trustees in
this manner, it would be address with HR and disciplinary action would be taken.
Stacy McKenzie
To: McBride, Cole [CMcBride@washoecounty.gov]; Solaro, David
[DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]; Moore, Indu
[IMoore@washoecounty.gov]
Good morning,
Jeff Scott

public might have.
loud and rude tone.
Stacy McKenzie
To: McBride, Cole [CMcBride@washoecounty.gov]; Solaro, David
[DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]; Moore, Indu
Subject: FW: my recap of meeting at Swill
Good morning,
Outreach Event.
Jeff Scott

Cc: McKenzie, Stacy L. <SMcKenzie@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: my recap of meeting at Swill
Hi Jeff,
I wanted to document my expiernece at "Books and Coffee with a Trustee" earlier today.
I've attended several of these events and have always felt welcomed, both by VC Jacks,
and the other atendees. I arrived today shortly before the stated 10:00 start time. I went to
the counter to order a drink and saw that Assistant Library Director Stacy McKenzie was
there and had already gotten a beverage. As I was waiting for my drink to be prepared,
Library Director Jeff Scott arrived and ordered a drink. The three of us walked into the large
room where the previous meetings had taken place. Unlike the earlier meetings, there was
no table designated with signage advertising that the space was reserved for meeting with
VC Jacks. Jeff, Stacy, and I chose a small table, took our seats, and waited for others to
arrive.
Just after 10:05 I glanced at my watch and commented that maybe the meeting wasn't
taking place today and we hadn't been informed. Stacy noticed someone poke his head
around the corner and voiced that she suspected he was with the library group. I offered to
go into the other room and try to connect with any atendees. VC Jacks was seated at the
table with a man who was unknown to me. VC Jacks introduced her father, Jim Shirks, to
me. VC Jacks then began questioning why Jeff and I were coming to these meetings that
she was trying to have. She expressed concern that she's getting lots of emails, that her
name was being brought up at the Board of County Commission meeting; she's received
emails talking about suing the Library Board and she's getting other emails asking why Jeff
and I are coming to these meetings and that it's inappropriate for us to do on paid time. She
kept saying that it just isn't appropriate for us to be there and even a little creepy.
I responded that my goal has been to engage in dialogue with community members, to
have the ability to respond to questions and concerns.
VC Jacks went on to say that the presence of Library Director Scott and me at these
meetings is problematic, that we come and fight with people who have come to share their
concerns with her. VC Jacks pointed out that I'm in the middle, physically in the middle
between Director Scott and VC Jacks being able to meet with the community. I was
confused by the dramatic change in demeanor from VC Jacks; prior to this meeting she had
always been warm and welcoming. She has reached out to me by phone on multiple
occasions and had always been friendly and inviting. VC Jacks said that she was going to
change these meetings to every other week because it was really becoming too much.
Janet Butcher arrived at the table at this point.
I returned to the other room to updat Jeff and Stacy on my interaction with VC Jacks and
Mr. Shirks. I was expressing my shock at the change in tone and being made to feel
unwelcome and accused of fighting with members of the community. Stacy offered to go
and introduce herself and verify for herself that library administration was unwelcome at
this event. Stacy returned a few minutes later, expressing that she had been made to feel
very uncomfortable by Mr. Parks standing up, pounding his fists on the table, and speaking
very loudly in her face.
Jeff had to leave for a meeting and Stacy and I left shortly thereafter. We stopped by the
table occupied by VC Jacks on our way out. I heard Stacy expressing to Mr. Parks that it
was inappropriate for him to pound his fists and raise his voice to her. Mr. Parks explained
that he had balance issues and a hearing defecit which makes him speak loudly. He said
he was sorry if that bothered her. As this conversation was going on, Mr. Shirks kept saying,
"you're not invited; you're done here; you need to leave". Ms. Butcher expressed concern
that there was no library logo on the final page of the collection development policy. I
pointed to the logo on the page. Ms. Butcher also questioned why we were there. I pointed
out that we have heard repeatedly that people from this group have complained in public
meetings that we doin't listen to their concerns and that by coming to these gatherings I'm
attempting to hear those concerns. Ms. Butcher replied that we are not listening if we allow
a four year old child to pull a book from a low shelf, a book that shows pictures of people
having sex. As I was listening to Ms. Butcher's concerns I heard Stacy explain to Ms. Jacks
that she needed to be careful that she not portray these coffee events as library events
when there are people who are not welcome to attend. Among more taunts of "you need to
go...you are not welcome here...leave now", Stacy and I left Swill Coffee.
Debi
Debi Stears
Collection Development Manager | Washoe County Library System
ddstears@washoecounty.gov| Office: 775.327.8349

To: Solaro, David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert
[HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]; Cole, Jennifer [JSCole@washoecounty.gov]; Moore, Indu
Good morning,
Jeff Scott

public might have.
loud and rude tone.
Stacy McKenzie
To: Moser, Lea (Trustee) [LMoser@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Follow-up Board Goals
Attachments: Moser Update.docx
Here is the list of items from our discussion today. Let me know if you have any questions. I will connect
you with Debi and Megan for the Jail Library Services and Jonnica for the Legal Kiosk Info.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Trustee Moser Info
County Library Budget and Expansion Tax Budget
SAP is the budgetary software the county uses. I am attaching screenshots of the county budget so you
can see what that looks like. It is hard to decipher it outside of the county, but if you have questions I can
answer them or followup with the admin/budget staff for detailed questions.
Washoe County General Fund

Washoe County Expansion Fund (From Expansion Tax)
Marketing Budget
Our marketing budget last year was $6,000. That was entirely spent on the Library Explorer Brochures.
Annually we have 8,000 brochures printed four times a year (one for every season). This is the biggest
cost for marketing. Individual programs and events do not have marketing budgets. For instance, Drag
Story Hour in 2022 was paid for by Friends of Washoe County Library. $600 for the presenters, no other
costs. This year, Our Center paid for our presenters, they also coordinated volunteers to help out with
the event. This partnership did not require an MOU and did not cost any money. These folks came out
because they believe in what we are doing.
Detention Center Library
Debi Stears provided a report on the project at a December 2021 board meeting. The packet is here. It is
at the end. https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/board-files/20211215-agenda.pdf
Here is the grant report: https://imls-spr.imls.gov/Public/Details/84295
Library Fun Run
Let me know if you get the contact for the City of Reno. I may have a contact there to find out what it
would take to have a Fun Run. It would be a great opportunity for a fundraiser and also exposure for the
library.
Legal Kiosk Program
I will connect you with Jonnica Bowen, Branch Manager at North Valleys Library, and she can give you a
more detailed report on how the program is going. Like I said, I can give you a 10,000 foot view, but she
can give you an on the ground report on the impact we are making. Here is a link to the article when
they were first placed in our libraries. https://www.kolotv.com/2023/06/23/legal-kiosks-now-available-
22-libraries-across-silver-state/
Duncan Traner
I will follow up with Sarah Jaeck, Branch Manager at Sierra View Library, and Mela Garcia, Librarian at
Sierra View Library to write something up on their efforts with Duncan Traner Library. As I mentioned in
our meeting, I am very dedicated to sustaining Duncan Traner Library and our invaluable partnership.
That was my first goal when I started working for the library system.
WiFi After hours

I wanted to confirm that the library does maintain its wireless internet 24/7. During Covid we extended
the range of the wireless internet to ensure people outside can use it. As I mentioned in our meeting, we
are having some issues at Spanish Springs Library as we have users who want to utilize it after hours, but
with the number of incidents in the area it has been challenging to find a balance of access versus safety.
To: BRUCE FOSTER [grtdad53@sbcglobal.net]
Subject: RE: Library Suspension
You as well!
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: BRUCE FOSTER <grtdad53@sbcglobal.net>

Subject: Re: Library Suspension
Have a great weekend.....

On Friday, December 1, 2023 at 10:47:22 AM PST, Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Sorry about that. Here you go!
Jeff Scott
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless
you are sure the content is safe.]
Thank you.
Also, have not seen copy of receipt.
B. Foster
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 02:09:30 PM PST, Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon, Mr. Foster,
Thank you for returning the library book to me today. I returned and checked it in this afternoon. I will
send you a copy of the receipt.
Your act of contrition today proved to me that you better understand the proper use of library materials.
As a result, I will be rescinding your library card suspension. You should see a notification of upcoming
holds shortly.
Happy Reading!
Jeff
Jeff Scott


From: BRUCE FOSTER [grtdad53@sbcglobal.net] on behalf of BRUCE FOSTER
<grtdad53@sbcglobal.net>
Have a great weekend.....

On Friday, December 1, 2023 at 10:47:22 AM PST, Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Jeff Scott

[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless
you are sure the content is safe.]
Thank you.
B. Foster

holds shortly.
Happy Reading!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

To: BRUCE FOSTER [grtdad53@sbcglobal.net]
Attachments: IMG_9506.jpeg; IMG_9504.jpeg; IMG_9505.jpeg
Jeff Scott

Thank you.
B. Foster
holds shortly.
Happy Reading!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

From: BRUCE FOSTER [grtdad53@sbcglobal.net] on behalf of BRUCE FOSTER
<grtdad53@sbcglobal.net>
Thank you.
B. Foster
holds shortly.
Happy Reading!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

From: Harmon, Kristie [KHarmon@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Harmon, Kristie
<KHarmon@washoecounty.gov>
To: HR - HealthBenefits [HR-HealthBenefits@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: December Calm: Fostering Connection
DECEMBER CALM
Fostering Connection
With the rise of technology and the ability to connect with others virtually, we
should feel more connected but in reality that’s not entirely true. Naturally, we
are social creatures that crave quality relationships in real-life but with global
situations such as the pandemic, the feeling of loneliness is more common than
ever.
Here are some recommendations from Calm, our mental wellness partner, to
help you navigate loneliness and build deeper connections:
Aloneness
• This session is part of Tamara Levitt’s

Emotions Series and you’ll be guided
through a discussion of what’s the
difference between aloneness and
loneliness.
Real Connection
• In this 10-minute session, you’ll do a

breathwork exercise and learn about the
importance of fostering connections with
those around you.
Social Media and Screen Addiction Masterclass
• In this 3-part series led by Dr. Adam Alter,

you’ll explore why screens and social
media are incredibly addictive, how they
impact your relationships, and what you
can do about it.
"I define connection as the energy that exists

between people when they feel seen, heard, and
valued; when they can give and receive without
judgment; and when they derive sustenance and
strength from the relationship."
-Brené Brown
Check out the Calm app for more options that suit your daily needs.
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From: McBride, Kelly <KMcBride@washoecounty.gov>

From: Ryan, Kristen <kryan@washoecounty.gov>

From: McBride, Kelly <KMcBride@washoecounty.gov>

Hi Jeff and Stacy,

Have a great long weekend; we can reconnect next week.

Hi again, library gang!

From: Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>

Brenda and Jamie here are the hours at the Museum:

I will leave it to all of you to arrange a time to meet.

Sorry to share this today.

With Much Gratitude,

From: Drag Story Hour <info@dragqueenstoryhour.org>

Help keep Queer artists & their voices alive!

help us fight back!

A collection of far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ organizations released a political report

Put simply, there is a well-funded, well-organized movement in this country

Help keep Queer artists & their voices alive!

help us fight back!

A collection of far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ organizations released a political report

Put simply, there is a well-funded, well-organized movement in this country

Let’s not let these bigots win.

Copyright (C) 2023 Drag Story Hour. All rights reserved.

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Hello Kristen and Brent,

From: Ryan, Kristen <kryan@washoecounty.gov>

Branch Manager | Washoe County Library System

kryan@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8304

301 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501

With Much Gratitude,

From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

From: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>

Curious, how much did Our Center spend?

With Much Gratitude,

From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

From: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>

From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

From: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>

Service Request Details

From: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>

Curious, how much did Our Center spend?

With Much Gratitude,

From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

From: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>

With Much Gratitude,

From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

From: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>

Service Request Details

Curious, how much did Our Center spend?

With Much Gratitude,

From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

From: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>

With Much Gratitude,

From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

From: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>

Service Request Details

From: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>

With Much Gratitude,

From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

From: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>

Service Request Details

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From: Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>

Service Request Details