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DIVERSITY STATEMENT

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KBTC Public Television knows that a diverse workforce, management team and governing body contribute greatly to our knowledge and understanding of western Washington’s diverse communities, and to our ability to deliver content and services that will help us attract, grow and engage audiences and help them to achieve their full potential.

We endeavor to recruit from a broad pool of candidates enabling us to hire and promote qualified individuals with a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, personal experiences and characteristics, and talents that reasonably reflect the diverse needs and interests of the communities served by KBTC Public Television.

KBTC Public Television will continue to explore new opportunities for achieving and promoting this diversity and to monitor and evaluate our success. The means KBTC Public Television adopts will always meet the standards of federal and state law, KBTC Public Television’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, and the

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE, THE LICENSE HOLDER FOR KBTC PUBLIC TELEVISION

Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates’ non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student and employee matters, Human Resources Generalist, Downtown Campus A326, 253.680.7180.

PRIVACY POLICY

Donor Lists

Donor names/lists will not be sold, rented, loaned, traded, or otherwise transferred to outside parties. KBTC will periodically remind contributors or donors of this privacy policy

Member List Policy
Individuals are KBTC Public Television’s single most important source of support, and our relationship with our members is the highest expression of our mutual commitment to the KBTC mission: enrich lives through programs and services that entertain, educate, inspire and are locally relevant. As such, KBTC does not share, sell, rent, or trade the names, mailing addresses, email addresses, or telephone numbers of its members or former members with other organizations including political organizations or candidates.

Third Party Vendors
KBTC uses third party vendors to update member mailing addresses and telephone numbers, to print and mail letters, to process payments, to place calls to members, to answer member calls, and for other services related to communicating with members and former members. In no case do these vendors retain the member information or use it for any purpose other than that specified by KBTC.

Using Names from Other Organizations
KBTC does not sell, rent, or trade its own member list. However, in order to build our base of support, KBTC periodically rents or purchases list from other organizations to reach prospective members.

KBTC will not rent or purchase lists from political parties or candidates for political office.

KBTC will not rent lists from organizations where such an association may harm the goodwill and trust between KBTC and its members.

Complying with Accepted Standards
In its fundraising practices, KBTC complies with the laws and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, the Communications Act, the policies of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the laws of the State of Washington, and the regulations of the United States Postal Service.

(This statement is effective April 17, 2014.)

CPB COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT (CSG) COMPLIANCE
The Board of Trustees of Bates Technical College has regular meeting dates. Meetings are open to the public and begin at 3 p.m. Click here https://batestech.edu/about-bates/college-governance/board-meeting-schedule/ for more information about the meetings including past meeting minutes.

Purposes and Rules of Executive Session / Closed Meeting
The Board may go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing items provided for in Washington State Law – RCW 42.30.110(1):
a) (not applicable to education)
b) to consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase…;
c) to consider the minimum process at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease…;
d) to review negotiations on the performance of publicly bid contracts…’
e) (not applicable to education)
f) to receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee;
g) to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee;
h) to evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office;
i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, …. or litigation or potential litigation ….
No action is taken during Executive (Closed) Session.

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Bates Technical College Board of Trustees – KBTC Governing Board

Heather Moss, Trustee

Florence Chang, Trustee

Layne Bladow, Trustee

Christina Blocker, President

Tom George, Vice President

Lin Zhou, President Bates Technical College

Click here For a full updated list of meeting dates of Bates Technical College Board of Trustees Meetings 2023:

Community Advisory Board
KBTC Public Television is owned and operated by a state technical college and therefore is not required to have a Community Advisory Board.

KBTC Station Management:

DeAnne Hamilton - General Manager - dhamilton@kbtc.org

Vicki Valdez - Director of Financial Services - vvaldez@kbtc.org

Phil Kane - Director of Programming & Creative Services - pkane@kbtc.org

Steve Newsom - Director of Engineering & Technology - snewsom@kbtc.org

Tom Layson - Managing Editor & Host Northwest Now - tlayson@kbtc.org

Sherri Stanton - Director of Development - sstanton@kbtc.org

Brianne Knudson - Associate Director of Development - bknudson@kbtc.org

Adrienne Loska - Associate Director of Marketing & Digital Assets. - aloska@kbtc.org

Isabela Reed - Education And Engagement Manager - ireed@kbtc.org

Jim Belsvig - Chief Engineer - james.belsvig@kbtc.org

KBTC Association Board:
The KBTC Association Board of Directors governs the 501(c)(3) responsible for ensuring KBTC has the resources necessary to deliver local programs and services that define, unite, and empower the community.

Dave Turk, Interim President

Phillip Ornstil, Secretary

Dan Wirth, Treasurer

Teresa Bergeson, Director

Savannah O'Malley, Director

Carla Santorno, Director

Diane Tilstra, Director

Jesus Villegas, Director

Todd Yelish, Director

DeAnne Hamilton, KBTC Executive Director & General Manager, Ex Officio Director

Lin Zhou, President Bates Technical College, Ex Officio Director

2024 Meeting Schedule

The KBTC Association meets once a month on the second Wednesday. Meetings begin at noon unless otherwise posted.

January 10, 2024 – Zoom, 12:00 start time

February 15, 2024 – Committee Break-out – In Person, 11:30 start time

March 13, 2024 – Zoom, 12:00 start time

April 10, 2024 – Committee Break-out - In Person, 11:30 start time

May 8, 2024 – Zoom, 12:00 start time

June 12, 2024 – Board Retreat – TBD

July 10, 2024 – Zoom, 12:00 start time

August 14, 2024 – Committee Break-out - In Person, 11:30 start time

September 11, 2024 – Zoom, 12:00 start time

October 9, 2024 – Committee Break-out - In Person, 11:30 start time

November 13, 2024 – Zoom, 12:00 start time

December 11, 2024 – Committee Break-out - In Person, 11:30 start time

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