The CPB Board of Directors will meet in St. Paul, Minnesota

For Immediate Release on November 9, 2009

The CPB Board of Directors will meet in St. Paul, Minnesota on

Tuesday, November 17 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and

Wednesday, November 18 from 8:30 am - 4:30pm.

On the draft agenda:

Day One (Nov. 17):

Discussion focusing on local public radio and public media. The day-long session will consider the structure and activities of public radio and public media.

Day Two (Nov. 18):

Personnel Matters (executive session)

Chair's and Directors Remarks

President's Report to the Board

Report from Twin Cities Public Television

Discussion of Journalism, News and Public Media

Review of the Legislative Process for Reauthorization

Update on CPB FY 2010 Business Plan Activities including reports on The Leadership for Philanthropy Initiative and the National Center for Media Engagement project.

With the exception of the executive session, the public may attend and observe Day One of this meeting in the American Public Media Broadcast Center 480 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota and Day Two at the Saint Paul Hotel - Promenade North Ballroom 350 Market Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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