Community Television Board of Directors 06/22/2026

The Community Television Board of Directors for Santa Cruz County held a meeting on June 22, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key discussions included approval of financial reports for April and May 2026, with mention of a $7,000 advertising budget for promoting their new website via Google ads. The board reviewed and approved a $14,000 expenditure for purchasing 40 camera kits and green screen setups for student use, which was presented as a cost-effective alternative to previously planned iPads. The equipment purchase was supported by the County Office of Education and funded from the youth equipment grant budget. Additionally, the board discussed the need to form a recruitment committee to hire a new executive director, considering budget constraints and the balance between part-time and full-time roles. They also addressed upcoming compliance requirements for Spanish captioning and the postponement of ADA visual captioning mandates. The meeting concluded with plans to propose budget adjustments related to recruitment and captioning at the next meeting.