The CPB Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22

For Immediate Release on June 17, 2011

The CPB Board of Directors will meet in Austin, TX on Tuesday, June 21 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Wednesday, June 22 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.

On the draft agenda:

Day One (June 21):

• President’s Report to the Board

• Committee Chair Reports

• Legislative Update

• Report and Discussion: Strengthening Public Broadcasting Stations

• Presentations by Local Public Broadcasting Stations

• Report from KRTS Marfa Public Radio

• Update from NPR

• Update on FY 2011 Business Plan including FY 2011 Digital Funding Consultations and

Management’s Recommendations; Diversity and Innovation: Freedom Riders and America Revisited; Local Journalism Centers; American Archive; American Graduate and Ready To Learn.

Day Two (June 22):

• Discussion of Framework of FY 2012 Preliminary Business Plan

• Report on Music Royalties (some portions in executive session)

• Report on Expenses Related to Public Radio Satellite System

• Introduction of Ombudsman

• Review and Discussion of Board Committees

• Future Agenda Items

With the exception of the executive session, the public may attend and observe this meeting in the Driskill Ballroom of the Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas.

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