Community Television Board of Directors 08/17/2026

The Community Television Board of Directors for Santa Cruz County held a regular meeting on August 17, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and approval of the June 2026 financial reports, which detailed capital and operating reserves and highlighted budget considerations such as staff raises and revenue shortfalls. The board discussed the impact of captioning income reductions on the budget and planned to address this further in upcoming finance committee meetings. Additionally, the executive director provided updates on equipment inventory, including the acquisition and distribution of cameras and green screens to the County Office of Education, and plans for managing returned iPads. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the development of a new short video platform to engage the community digitally, including technical demonstrations, content moderation costs, and potential funding implications related to existing grants and cable company revenue. The board also discussed the recruitment process for a new executive director, including interview logistics and contract approval procedures. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, but several action items related to budget adjustments and procurement planning were identified.