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Meeting Date:
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3/24/2021 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Reports/Information
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Type:
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Info/Action
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Subject:
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11.2 Direction regarding the continued operation of KVHS non-commercial FM radio station operating out of Clayton Valley campus.
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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KVHS, a non-commercial radio station, was founded in 1969 by the Clayton Valley COE ROP program offering broadcasting classes. The classes were discontinued in 2012, and COE funding stopped. The station continues to broadcast, but does not produce original content, does not generate revenue, is not utilized by students and does not operate as an MDUSD station. The station operator is retiring. The station's broadcasting license is expiring this year.
Staff requests direction from the Board as to the following:
(a) Renewal of the License. The radio station license is an asset of undetermined but undisputed value and renewal should be pursued.
(b) Continued Operation and/or Lease or Sale of the license. While the license has value, the equipment to operate the station is outdated. Additional resources would need to be invested to continue to operate the station, plus the hiring of qualified personnel to broadcast and comply with FCC regulations. Staff requests direction on whether to explore options to continue to operate the radio station and/or explore leasing or sale of the license, including issuing a Request for Qualifications to select a communication company to represent the District in negotiating a sale/lease of the KVHS non-commercial license.
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Funding:
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General Fund
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Fiscal Impact
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In excess of $40,000 a year to continue to operate station, plus costs of license renewal, equipment upgrades, etc.
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Recommendation:
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Authorize staff to renew the license and issue an RFQ to explore the lease/sale of the non-commercial radio station license.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
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Signed By:
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Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
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Signed By:
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Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
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Signed By:
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
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Signed By:
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Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
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