Our Minutes

November 22, 2005   APPROVED

 
Present: Luis, Amelia, LemLem, Anthony, Laura, Mary, Nick, Sepideh, Joe, Brian, Stan
Excused: Kris, Dev, Shahram, Annie
Facilitator: Tracy

I - Announcements/Agenda/Administrative

Approved 11/15 minutes with two modifications: changing 4 weeks to 6 weeks on the host change policy discussion and adding some text to the discussion of the Cupertino protest.

Discussed possible dates for Arbitron presentation of January 10th or 24th, and possible presenters to discuss applicability of reports to KPFA - Melanie Berzon or Jim Bennett. Aileen to coordinate.

Reminders about December 2 event with Angela Davis and December 6 broadcast of Spearhead concert.

II - Evaluations

Against The Grain was approved for a year-long contract.

Discussed time-sensitivity of Thinking Out Loud evaluation (due to contract expiration) and confirmed that all evaluators are completing their work and public affairs department to bring recommendation to November 29th meeting.

III - On-Going Programming

Discussed host change policy and agreed on the following:

1) Program council to be notified promptly of any host changes that exceed six weeks of vacation coverage

2) The station to immediately re-issue the programming contract with the new parties after a change occurs.

IV - Special Programming

Lemlem brought the to-date crafts fair entertainment schedule for program council review. Program Council appreciated that feedback from last year's schedule was incorporated into this year's schedule.

Reviewed labor collective feedback regarding October 29th state special election programming

V - Long-Term Issues

Kris and Amelia agreed to speak with Vini Beachum (program coordinator) about a possible schedule for meeting attendance on his return from vacation.

Discussed refraining from crititques of departmental coverage until department heads are present to hear and respond.

Adjourned @ 8:16pm.

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