APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Wendy Hellekson (D) 14L Lakeside Drive, Ledyard, to the Library Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending November 7, 2026 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Nash.
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Background:
Ms. Hellekson is currently employed as a Media Specialist at the Gallup Hill School. She has master of Library/Information Science with K-12 Certification from Kent State University, Ohio, a Master of Teaching in TESOL with Public School Certification, from The School for International Training now SIT Graduate Institute Brattleboro, Vermont, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, from Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts.
Ms. Hellekson also has a Certification from Connecticut Profession TESOL; Connecticut School Library-Medial Specialist (in process of recertification (2/7/2025).
Ms. Hellekson is a second-generation librarian and believes in town libraries. As a school librarian she feels that she can add a different lens to the town library.
Ms. Hellekson is an active member of the community currently serving as the Democratic Town Committee Chair. (see attached resume')
Administrative Notes:
Ms. Rebecca Nash has submitted her resignation from the Library Commission effective 11/7/2024 (see attached)
With Ms. Nash's resignation the Library Commission has one vacancy. (see attached roster).
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
9/19/2024 - The Democratic Nominating Committee endorsed the appointment of Ms. Hellekson to the Library Commission. (see attached).
Minority Representation - CGS 9-167a:
In accordance with Chapter IV; Section 8 of the Town Charter "Except as otherwise provided for in this Charter, the Town Council may appoint members to fill vacancies in other offices, boards, and commissions established by this Charter and by ordinance as vacancies may occur, and appointing members to such offices, boards, and commissions as may be created in the future. Such appointments shall be ma...
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