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]]> By: savewypr http://savewypr.wordpress.com/2008/04/17/wypr-board-meeting-reflections/#comment-151 savewypr Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:11:37 +0000 http://savewypr.wordpress.com/?p=87#comment-151 WYPR Community Advisory Board Recommendations to the WYPR Board April 15, 2008 (as handed out at the meeting by the CAB Chairperson after the CAB presentation). Introduction : Several observations frame the recommendations: a) The WYPR Board needs to make a public acknowledgment that it made mistakes in handling the Marc Steiner situation and communication with the CAB. b) The WYPR Board can’t pretend that the way recent events unfolded was appropriate. c) The CAB believes decisions were made that imperiled the station. 1) Based on the overwhelming public response, we recommend that Marc Steiner be invited back to resume his duties as host of a public affairs program. 2) Regarding the WYPR Board: a) There should be a timely external audit of the station’s governance by a nationally recognized expert, with findings publicly released. b) The Board should be more representative of the public that it serves–more African-American, and also all kinds of persons of different ages, backgrounds, races, religions, socio-economic levels, and education. 3) Regarding the CAB: a) To represent the community effectively, the CAB will need to develop a mission statement, by-laws, and goals, and define its roles and responsibilities regarding policy decisions and programming philosophy. This will require information, transparency, and support from the WYPR staff and board. We expect to facilitate better community representation with substance and meaning, and to develop a mutual respect and positive working relationship with WYPR. As a first step, we expect the WYPR Board to respond to all of these recommendations in a complete, timely, and transparent manner. WYPR Community Advisory Board Recommendations to the WYPR Board
April 15, 2008
(as handed out at the meeting by the CAB Chairperson after the CAB presentation).

Introduction : Several observations frame the recommendations:
a) The WYPR Board needs to make a public acknowledgment that it made mistakes in handling the Marc Steiner situation and communication with the CAB.
b) The WYPR Board can’t pretend that the way recent events unfolded was appropriate.
c) The CAB believes decisions were made that imperiled the station.

1) Based on the overwhelming public response, we recommend that Marc Steiner be invited back to resume his duties as host of a public affairs program.

2) Regarding the WYPR Board:
a) There should be a timely external audit of the station’s governance by a nationally recognized expert, with findings publicly released.
b) The Board should be more representative of the public that it serves–more African-American, and also all kinds of persons of different ages, backgrounds, races, religions, socio-economic levels, and education.

3) Regarding the CAB:
a) To represent the community effectively, the CAB will need to develop a mission statement, by-laws, and goals, and define its roles and responsibilities regarding policy decisions and programming philosophy. This will require information, transparency, and support from the WYPR staff and board. We expect to facilitate better community representation with substance and meaning, and to develop a mutual respect and positive working relationship with WYPR. As a first step, we expect the WYPR Board to respond to all of these recommendations in a complete, timely, and transparent manner.

]]> By: Stu Goldstone http://savewypr.wordpress.com/2008/04/17/wypr-board-meeting-reflections/#comment-149 Stu Goldstone Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:10:47 +0000 http://savewypr.wordpress.com/?p=87#comment-149 Ralph Moore wasn't the only member of the CAB who expressed indecision regarding whether to stay on board. Sherilynn Ifill also indicated that she was not sure if she'd remain or not. Who could blame them? Why get involved, why expend the time and energy, when it's clear that the CAB's recommendations are not even seriously considered, let alone followed? Ralph Moore wasn’t the only member of the CAB who expressed indecision regarding whether to stay on board. Sherilynn Ifill also indicated that she was not sure if she’d remain or not. Who could blame them? Why get involved, why expend the time and energy, when it’s clear that the CAB’s recommendations are not even seriously considered, let alone followed?

]]> By: Sarah http://savewypr.wordpress.com/2008/04/17/wypr-board-meeting-reflections/#comment-148 Sarah Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:34:25 +0000 http://savewypr.wordpress.com/?p=87#comment-148 To Ralph Moore and other members of the CAB: Where can someone find the written recommendations from the CAB? And, Mr. Moore, please stay on the CAB. I realize it must be terribly frustrating and a lot of work, but the CAB could be recognized as a legitimate check on the excesses of the management at WYPR. Also, perhaps the CAB could set up its own website, where people can comment and ask questions, (and read the recommendations), learn about public meetings etc, that is not run by WYPR. It could link from that site-but that could be a first expression of public independence. Thank you for your service. To Ralph Moore and other members of the CAB: Where can someone find the written recommendations from the CAB? And, Mr. Moore, please stay on the CAB. I realize it must be terribly frustrating and a lot of work, but the CAB could be recognized as a legitimate check on the excesses of the management at WYPR. Also, perhaps the CAB could set up its own website, where people can comment and ask questions, (and read the recommendations), learn about public meetings etc, that is not run by WYPR. It could link from that site-but that could be a first expression of public independence. Thank you for your service.

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