As permitted by law, portions of WGBH Board of Trustees meetings, and various Committee meetings, may be closed to the public. In those cases, the meeting and reason for its closure are indicated below.
2012
Music Committee
October 23, 2012
Board of Trustees
October 10, 2012
Strategic Working Group
September 28, 2012
Audit Committee
September 27, 2012
Board of Overseers
September 24, 2012
Trustee Nominating Committee
September 20, 2012
Executive Committee
September 5, 2012
Audit Committee (Call-in)
September 4, 2012
Audit Committee
August 7, 2012
Investment Committee
August 1, 2012
Finance Committee
July 17, 2012
Audit Committee
June 19, 2012
Executive Committee
June 12, 2012
Compensation Committee
June 8, 2012
Audit Committee
May 30, 2012
Board of Overseers
May 22, 2012
Strategic Working Group
May 8, 2012
Board of Trustees
May 2, 2012
Investment Committee
April 27, 2012
Music Committee
April 26, 2012
Strategic Working Group
April 10, 2012
Executive Committee
April 4, 2012
Finance Committee
March 28, 2012
Audit Committee
March 13, 2012
Overseers Nominating Committee
March 9, 2012
Development Steering Committee
March 2, 2012
Marketing Committee
February 16, 2012
Investment Committee
February 10, 2012
Board of Trustees
February 1, 2012
Finance Committee
January 30, 2012
Trustee Nominating Committee
January 25, 2012
Overseers Nominating Committee
January 24, 2012
Audit Committee
January 18, 2012
The Audit Committee met in closed session to review FY11 financial statements, FY11 audit results presented by WGBH's outside auditors, and to review the committee's draft charter.
Emerging Media Committee
January 17, 2012
The Emerging Media Committee met in closed session to continue their discussion of strategy and financial implications for enhanced online access to programs for donors and others.
Executive Committee CANCELLED
January 4, 2012
2011
Finance Committee RESCHEDULED to January 30, 2012
December 19, 2011
Commercial Policies Committee
December 12, 2011
The Commercial Policies Committee met in closed session to discuss strategy and financial implications for enhanced online access to programs for donors and others.
Investment Committee
December 9, 2011
The Investment Committee met in closed session to review WGBH's investment portfolio.
Board of Trustees
December 7, 2011
A portion of the full Board of Trustees meeting was held in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and contract negotiations with PBS.
Trustee Nominating Committee RESCHEDULED to January 25, 2012
December 2, 2011
Marketing and Communications Committee
November 17, 2011
The Marketing and Communications Committee met in closed session to discuss strategy for growing audience support for Radio.
Emerging Media Committee
November 15, 2011
The Emerging Media Committee met in closed session to discuss strategy and financial implications for enhanced online access to programs for donors and others.
Executive Committee
November 3, 2011
A portion of the Executive Committee met in closed session to receive an update on a confidential audit issue and to discuss scenarios and potential consequences of possible cuts in federal funding.
Finance Committee (closed meeting)
October 24, 2011
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss current budget issues and public media system financial issues.
Investment Committee (closed meeting)
October 18, 2011
The Investment Committee met in closed session to review WGBH's investment portfolio.
Board of Trustees
October 5, 2011
A portion of the full Board of Trustees meeting was held in closed session to discuss executive compensation, the FY12 budget, and a strategic issue with implications for staffing.
Investment Committee (closed meeting)
September 21, 2011
The Investment Committee met in closed session to review WGBH's investment portfolio.
Commercial Policies Committee (closed meeting)
September 14, 2011
The Commercial Policies Committee met in closed session to discuss potential changes to the PBS program structure and WGBH's commercial production guidelines.
Executive Committee
September 7, 2011
A portion of the Executive Committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss executive compensation, a confidential audit issue, and labor negotiations.
Investment Committee (closed meeting)
July 26, 2011
The Investment Committee met in closed session to review WGBH's investment portfolio.
Finance Committee (closed meeting)
July 19, 2011
The Finance Committee met in closed session to review the FY2011-12 budget, including implications for staffing.
Audit Committee (closed meeting)
July 12, 2011
The Audit Committee met in closed session to review 2010 tax forms to be filed with the IRS and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to discuss draft updates to the Committee's charter, and to receive an update on a confidential audit issue.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
A portion of the Executive Committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and review financial information with potential impact on staffing.
Marketing and Communications Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, May 12, 2011
The Marketing and Communications Committee met in closed session to discuss proprietary awareness survey data in connection with a new marketing campaign.
Full Board of Trustees
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
A portion of the full Board of Trustees met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and financial issues for FY11 and FY12 with implications for staffing.
Music Committee (closed meeting)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Music Committee met in closed session to discuss upcoming programming and schedule changes with potential staffing implications for WCRB (99.5 FM).
Overseers Nominating Committee (closed meeting)
Monday, April 25, 2011
The Overseers Nominating Committee met in closed session to discuss potential candidates for the Board of Overseers.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
A portion of the Executive Committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss FY11 finances with implications for staffing, federal funding and what impact potential cuts could mean for WGBH, and a confidential audit issue.
Finance Committee (closed meeting)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss FY11 second quarter results and a preliminary review of the FY12 budget.
Audit Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Audit Committee met in closed session to discuss a confidential audit issue.
Overseers Nominating Committee (closed meeting)
Monday, March 21, 2011
The Overseers Nominating Committee met in closed session to discuss potential candidates for the Board of Overseers.
Emerging Media Committee (closed meeting)
Monday, March 7, 2011
The Emerging Media Committee met in closed session to discuss WGBH’s online games strategy, and to receive an update on changes to broadband spectrum and the implications for WGBH.
Marketing and Communications Committee (closed meeting)
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The Marketing and Communications Committee met in closed session to preview an upcoming marketing campaign and to advise WGBH on how best use the new material.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
A portion of the Executive Committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and financial information that could affect employment.
Investment Committee (closed meeting)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The Investment Committee met in closed session to review WGBH’s investment portfolio.
Finance Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss FY11 operating results and FY12 projections.
Audit Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
The Audit Committee met in closed session to review FY10 financial statement highlights and FY10 Audit Results presented by our outside auditor.
Overseers Nominating Committee (closed meeting)
Monday, January 10, 2010
The Overseers Nominating Committee met in closed session to discuss potential candidates for the Board of Overseers.
Trustee Nominating Committee (closed meeting)
Friday, January 7, 2011
The Trustee Nominating Committee met in closed session to review and suggest names for potential Trustee candidates.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
A portion of the Executive Committee meeting was held in closed session to review financial information that could affect employment and receive an update on labor negotiations.
2010
Full Board of Trustees
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
A portion of the full Board of Trustees met in closed session to discuss executive compensation and labor negotiations.
Investment Committee (closed meeting)
Thursday, November 18, 2010
The Investment Committee met in closed session to review WGBH’s investment portfolio.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
A portion of the Executive Committee met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations.
Trustee Nominating Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
The Trustee Nominating Committee met in closed session to review potential candidates who may be asked to join the Board in 2011.
New Business and Technologies Committee (closed meeting)
Monday, November 1, 2010
The New Business and Technologies Committee met in closed session to discuss WGBH’s Broadband outlook for 2011, and to get updates on business implications of the FCC’s National Broadband Plan and mobile DTV.
Music Committee (closed meeting)
Thursday, October 28, 2010
The Music Committee met in closed session to discuss our music programming strategy and audience engagement.
Audit Committee (closed meeting)
Monday, October 25, 2010
The Audit Committee met in closed session to review audits of retirement plans for 2009, receive regulatory and whistleblower updates, and discuss the Committee charter.
Finance Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
The Finance Committee met in closed session to review FY10 operating results and expenditures, and FY11 and FY12 revenue risks.
Marketing and Communications Committee (closed meeting)
Thursday, September 14, 2010
The Marketing and Communications Committee met in closed session to discuss WGBH Creative, branding, and marketing strategies.
Full Board of Trustees
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
A portion of the full Board of Trustees met in closed session to discuss FY10 finance results and labor negotiations.
Investment Committee (closed meeting)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The Investment Committee met in closed session to review WGBH's investment portfolio.
Executive Committee
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
A portion of the Executive Committee met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and financial considerations.
Finance Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, July 15, 2010
The Finance Committee met in closed session to review the budget for FY11.
Audit Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The Audit Committee met in closed session to review the draft FY 2010 Financial Statement and Form 990.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
A portion of the Executive Committee met in closed session to discuss the FY2011 budget, and in executive session for litigation review.
Commercial Policies Committee CANCELLED
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Finance Committee (closed meeting)
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss key budget parameters and financial information for FY2011.
Marketing and Communications Committee (closed meeting)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
The Marketing and Communications Committee met in closed session to discuss with WGBH producers the process of how a television series is generated, including funding and confidential donor information.
Full Board of Trustees
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
A portion of the Full Board of Trustees met in executive session to discuss confidential operations and employee matters, and in closed session to discuss financial data.
New Business and Technologies Committee (closed meeting)
Monday, May 3, 2010
The New Business and Technologies Committee met in closed session to discuss the FCC's National Broadband Plan and its implications for WGBH.
Trustee Nominating Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The Trustee Nominating Committee met in closed session to discuss possible changes to the Institutional Trustee membership and Executive Committee membership.
Finance Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss 2010 Q2 financial review, 2010 updated forecast, operating budget, and WGBH's Standard & Poor's credit rating.
Marketing and Communications Committee (closed meeting)
Thursday, March 11, 2010
The Marketing and Communications Committee met in closed session to discuss an overview of local economics and member benefits strategy.
Development Steering Committee (closed meeting)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Development Steering Committee met in closed session to discuss FY10 individual giving, strategy on fundraising from foundations, and restricted program funds.
Investment Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The Investment Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential financial information provided to the Committee by WGBH's investment advisor.
Full Board of Trustees
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
A portion of the Full Board of Trustees met in closed session to discuss 2010 Q1 finances, an updated forecast for 2010 Q1 finances, an updated forecast for 2010, financial risks and opportunities, and development strategy.
Finance Committee (closed meeting)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss operating budget, radio revenue, and FY09 audit results.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
A portion of the Executive Committee met in closed session to discuss 2010 Q1 financial summary, operating budget, and operating results.
2009
Audit Committee (closed meeting)
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Audit Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential financial issues, regulatory audit status updates, and business negotiations with outside organizations.
Full Board of Trustees
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 4:00pm
A portion of the Full Board of Trustees met in executive session to discuss management compensation and performance, and a portion of the meeting was held in closed session to review the FY09 audit plan and discuss confidential financial information.
Finance Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential FY10 budget and personnel information.
Executive Committee
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The Executive Committee met in closed session to review acquisition and program scheduling plans for a second Boston frequency for WGBH’s radio service.
Marketing and Communications Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Monday, November 23, 2009
The Marketing and Communications Committee met in closed session to discuss marketing and membership strategies for converting new listeners to donors.
Compensation Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Monday, November 17, 2009
The Compensation Committee met in closed session to discuss management compensation.
Investment Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Investment Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential financial information provided to the Committee by WGBH's investment advisor.
Trustee Nominating Committee (closed meeting)
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Trustee Nominating Committee met in closed session to discuss final nominations to be made to the Full Board of Trustees at the December meeting.
Executive Committee CANCELLED
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 4:00pm
New Business and Technologies Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Monday, November 2, 2009
The New Business and Technologies Committee met in closed session to discuss proprietary technology issues and strategy related to mobile DTV usage.
Radio Working Group Meeting (closed meeting)
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Radio Working Group met in closed session to discuss continuing acquisition details for a second Boston frequency for WGBH’s radio service.
Audit Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Audit Committee met in closed session to review confidential matters pertaining to the audit plan for FY09, as well as regulatory audit status updates.
Marketing and Communications Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The Marketing and Communications Committee met in closed session for presentations pertaining to WGBH’s role as both a production wholesaler and retailer to PBS stations, as well as our funding sources and flows.
Full Board of Trustees
Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 4:00pm
A portion of the Full Board of Trustees met in closed session to review the final FY09 budget, receive a report on the FY10 budget, and discuss continued confidential information pertaining to the acquisition of a commercial radio station.
Trustee Nominating Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Monday, October 5, 2009
The Trustee Nominating Committee met in closed session to discuss composition and structure of the WGBH Board and to discuss Trustee Nominations.
Trustee Nominating Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The Trustee Nominating Committee met in closed session to discuss composition and structure of the WGBH Board and to discuss Trustee Nominations.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 5:00pm
A portion of the Executive Committee meeting was held in executive session to discuss management compensation and a portion was held in closed session to review FY09 and discuss FY10 budget issues, and to discuss confidential benefits issues resulting from budgetary concerns.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
A portion of the Executive Committee was held in closed session to discuss the financial and strategic aspects of the possible acquisition of a second Boston frequency for WGBH’s radio service and to authorize management to negotiate with the seller.
Finance Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Note: Updated meeting rescheduled from July 30
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential FY09 and FY10 budget issues.
Compensation Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Compensation Committee met in closed session to discuss management compensation.
Investment Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Investment Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential financial information provided to the Committee by WGBH's investment advisor.
Finance Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential FY09 and FY10 budget issues.
Radio Working Group (closed meeting)
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Radio Working Group met in closed session to assist management in evaluating the financial and strategic aspects of a second Boston frequency for WGBH’s radio service.
Radio Working Group (closed meeting)
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Radio Working Group met in closed session to assist management in evaluating the financial and strategic aspects of a second Boston frequency for WGBH’s radio service
Executive Committee
Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 5:00pm
A portion of the Executive Committee was held in executive session for a litigation review, and a portion of the meeting was held in closed session to discuss confidential financial, budget and acquisition items and a report from the Audit Committee.
Commercial Policies Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Friday, May 29, 2009
The commercial Policies Committee met in closed session to discuss pursuing online funder recognition, consistent with on-air underwriting guidelines, and to discuss ongoing confidential negotiations with PBS.
Audit Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Note: Updated meeting rescheduled from May 27
The Audit Committee met in closed session to discuss regulatory audit issues and other confidential audit matters.
Full Board of Trustees
Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 4:00pm
A portion of the Full Board of Trustees met in closed session to discuss continued budget strain caused by decreases in viewer, listener and corporate support, and to discuss a potential business acquisition.
Trustee Nominating Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Nominating Committee met in closed session to discuss proposed changes to the WGBH By-Laws.
Finance Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential and continuing compensatory budget strategies to remedy financial difficulties caused by decreases in viewer, listener and corporate support due to the recession.
Investment Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Investment Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential financial information provided to the Committee by WGBH's investment advisor.
New Business and Technologies Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The New Business and Technologies Committee met in closed session to discuss PBSd business strategies and the revenue generating potential of the new wgbh.org website.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 5:00pm
A portion of the Executive Committee met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations, confidential year-to-date revenue information and compensatory budget adjustments.
Finance Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Friday, March 27, 2009
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential year-to-date revenue information and compensatory budget adjustments.
Development Steering Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The Development Steering Committee met in closed session to discuss targeting strategies related to fundraising from individuals.
Marketing and Communications Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 4pm
The Marketing and Communications Committee met in closed session to discuss digital marketing strategy.
Trustee Nominating Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Monday, March 9, 2009
The Nominating Committee met in closed session to discuss conferring the title Trustee Emeritus to certain long serving members of the board.
Full Board of Trustees
Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 6:15pm
A portion of the Board of Trustees meeting was closed for confidential discussion pertaining to a fraud investigation and union negotiations.
Finance Committee Meeting (closed meeting) CANCELLED
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Investment Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The Investment Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential financial information provided to the Committee by WGBH's investment advisor.
Development Steering Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Monday, January 26, 2009
The Development Steering Committee met in closed session to discuss trends and strategies related to fundraising from individuals.
Audit Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Audit Committee met in closed session to discuss matters that required the advice of counsel pertaining to the investigation of a potential fraud.
Trustee Nominating Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Friday, January 9, 2009
The Nominating Committee met in closed session to finalize confidential information for nominations to the Board of Trustees meeting in February 2009.
Executive Committee
Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 5pm
A portion of the Executive Committee met in executive session to discuss confidential compensation issues and a portion of the meeting was held in closed session to discuss confidential union and business negotiations with PBS.
2008
Investment Committee Conference Call (closed meeting)
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Investment Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential financial information provided to the Committee by WGBH's investment advisor.
Full Board of Trustees
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 4pm
A portion of the Board of Trustees meeting was closed for discussion of confidential financial and investment information; confidential PBS business issues; and review of specific litigation.
PBSd Working Group (closed meeting)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
The PBSd Working Group met in closed session to discuss negotiations of confidential and proprietary business arrangements and the resulting union negotiations.
Audit Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Monday, December 8, 2008
The Audit Committee met in closed session to review FY08 financial statements and receive the advice of outside auditors.
Trustee Nominating Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Thursday, December 4, 2008
The Trustee Nominating Committee met in closed session to review composition of the WGBH Board of Trustees and to review proposed new candidates.
Finance Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Monday, December 1, 2008
The Finance Committee met in closed session to discuss confidential 2009 budget forecasts.
