KBOO "Strategic Plan" opened the door to "The Bizness"
Aug 22, 2013 16:54:06 GMT -8
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Theresa Mitchell admits Fitch was following the Strategic Plan KBOO approved and paid for:
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alternative media | corporate dominance
KBOO "Strategic Plan" opened the door to "The Bizness"
author: Theresa Mitchell
The Station Manager was originally designated "the Ringleader" in this July 2012 plan. Few could know it meant a reversion to corporate-style, top-down management
When KBOO Station Manager Lynn Fitch attempted to fire the entire Staff in the April "Friday Morning Massacre,", it became clear that some of the euphemisms in the "Strategic Plan" meant a loss of community oversight. Though the Plan had some excellent aspects (like the implementation of on-demand audio online), it is now clear that "reinvention" meant "reversion"--to the same, essentially authoritarian, US business model found everywhere else. The Strategic Plan has lost its mandate.
kboo.fm/about/stratplan
kboo.fm/node/49788
Meeting of the KBOO Board of Directors 2012/07/23
KBOO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
JULY 23, 2012
Board members in attendence: Paula, SW Conser, Kate, Alicia, Ben, Hadrian, Judy, Michael, Lyn
Board members absent: Marc, Keller
Staff members in attendence: Lynn, Ani, Zale, VJ
Public members: Rabia Yeaman, Kurt Lauer, Jeff Kipilman, Damon Isiah Turner, Matthew Bristow, David Haseltine
1. Agenda approval:
Request to change the order of agenda items
Agenda approved by consensus with the change to the order
2. June minutes approval:
Judy asks that the minutes are reflected to suggest Paula brought up volunteer coordinator and outreach position rather than Judy
Minutes with Judy's addendum approved by consensus
3. Staff Management
Staff Management Workgroup
Recommendation of the Station Management Work Group (Submitted Friday July 20, 2012 via email to the Board)
The Station Management Work Group was convened to develop and recommend a staff management proposal. After lengthy discussion, we determined that there was an immediate need to establish a temporary leadership role to provide organizational oversight and coordination, while we evaluate the best possible structure for KBOO's long-term health.
During the Work Group's discussions, it became clear that Lynn Fitch had the experience, skills, and willingness to assume this critical leadership role. We note that in many small non-profit organizations, the Executive Director and Development Director are often one in the same.
To this end, we have developed a position called the "Ringleader" to fulfill KBOO's pressing needs within our current resources. We ask the Board to approve Lynn Fitch, as KBOO's Ringleader. The Ringleader position will last for a maximum of 18 months, during which time the Ringleader, in conjunction with staff, the Board of Directors, volunteers, and outside consultants, shall develop a long-term management plan for KBOO Community Radio.
● The Ringleader shall empower, inspire and lead the staff, programmers, volunteers, and the entire community.
● The Ringleader shall ensure that KBOO operates in conformity with all applicable laws in a smooth and efficient manner.
● The Ringleader shall ensure fiscal responsibility and promote financial sustainability of KBOO Community Radio and the KBOO Foundation.
● The Ringleader shall direct the coordination and implementation of the Strategic Plan.
● The Ringleader will replace any reference to station manager, station management, collective management, or any other referenced management in all policies. The Ringleader answers directly to the Board of Directors and shall serve as the lone liaison between the board and staff.
The position shall be funded for 40 hours / week, and include both the responsibilities of the Development Director, and the Ringleader. Lynn Fitch shall be paid at the top of the KBOO pay scale for 40 hours per week while filling the role of Ringleader.
Lynn Fitch will assume the role of Ringleader on August 1, 2012 and will relinquish the role on or before February 1, 2014. At that time, pending agreement of all parties, Lynn Fitch will resume her role as the Development Director.
Lynn Fitch will supply three references for her managerial experience, which will be checked prior to August 1st, 2012.
Lynn listed 11 goals she immediately has for this position.
Discussion regarding the use of "ringleader" as job title.
Question raised about vetting Lynn for the position and whether references need to be checked
Concerns raised about how this change will impact development.
Belief expressed that it is easier to find an interim General Manager rather than a Development Director
Friendly Amendment: There is a 3-month check-ins with the board.
Desire that the motion should be more specific on deliverables was voiced
It was noted that the board has oversight of the new position, not any committee
Friendly Amendment: The position/performance shall be reviewed every 3 months by the board in a manner it sees fit.
Seconded
In Favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Abstention: 1
Amendment passes
Friendly Amendment:
To change "ring leader" to "interim station manager"
Seconded
In Favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 1
Amendment passes
A vote on the main motion is called
In Favor: 7
Opposed: 1
Abstain: 0
Motion passed as amended
Paula will coordinate references with Andrew and Debbie
Motion as passed:
The Station Management Work Group was convened to develop and recommend a staff management proposal. After lengthy discussion, we determined that there was an immediate need to establish a temporary leadership role to provide organizational oversight and coordination, while we evaluate the best possible structure for KBOO's long-term health.
homepage: homepage: savekboo.org
alternative media | corporate dominance
KBOO "Strategic Plan" opened the door to "The Bizness"
author: Theresa Mitchell
The Station Manager was originally designated "the Ringleader" in this July 2012 plan. Few could know it meant a reversion to corporate-style, top-down management
When KBOO Station Manager Lynn Fitch attempted to fire the entire Staff in the April "Friday Morning Massacre,", it became clear that some of the euphemisms in the "Strategic Plan" meant a loss of community oversight. Though the Plan had some excellent aspects (like the implementation of on-demand audio online), it is now clear that "reinvention" meant "reversion"--to the same, essentially authoritarian, US business model found everywhere else. The Strategic Plan has lost its mandate.
kboo.fm/about/stratplan
kboo.fm/node/49788
Meeting of the KBOO Board of Directors 2012/07/23
KBOO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
JULY 23, 2012
Board members in attendence: Paula, SW Conser, Kate, Alicia, Ben, Hadrian, Judy, Michael, Lyn
Board members absent: Marc, Keller
Staff members in attendence: Lynn, Ani, Zale, VJ
Public members: Rabia Yeaman, Kurt Lauer, Jeff Kipilman, Damon Isiah Turner, Matthew Bristow, David Haseltine
1. Agenda approval:
Request to change the order of agenda items
Agenda approved by consensus with the change to the order
2. June minutes approval:
Judy asks that the minutes are reflected to suggest Paula brought up volunteer coordinator and outreach position rather than Judy
Minutes with Judy's addendum approved by consensus
3. Staff Management
Staff Management Workgroup
Recommendation of the Station Management Work Group (Submitted Friday July 20, 2012 via email to the Board)
The Station Management Work Group was convened to develop and recommend a staff management proposal. After lengthy discussion, we determined that there was an immediate need to establish a temporary leadership role to provide organizational oversight and coordination, while we evaluate the best possible structure for KBOO's long-term health.
During the Work Group's discussions, it became clear that Lynn Fitch had the experience, skills, and willingness to assume this critical leadership role. We note that in many small non-profit organizations, the Executive Director and Development Director are often one in the same.
To this end, we have developed a position called the "Ringleader" to fulfill KBOO's pressing needs within our current resources. We ask the Board to approve Lynn Fitch, as KBOO's Ringleader. The Ringleader position will last for a maximum of 18 months, during which time the Ringleader, in conjunction with staff, the Board of Directors, volunteers, and outside consultants, shall develop a long-term management plan for KBOO Community Radio.
● The Ringleader shall empower, inspire and lead the staff, programmers, volunteers, and the entire community.
● The Ringleader shall ensure that KBOO operates in conformity with all applicable laws in a smooth and efficient manner.
● The Ringleader shall ensure fiscal responsibility and promote financial sustainability of KBOO Community Radio and the KBOO Foundation.
● The Ringleader shall direct the coordination and implementation of the Strategic Plan.
● The Ringleader will replace any reference to station manager, station management, collective management, or any other referenced management in all policies. The Ringleader answers directly to the Board of Directors and shall serve as the lone liaison between the board and staff.
The position shall be funded for 40 hours / week, and include both the responsibilities of the Development Director, and the Ringleader. Lynn Fitch shall be paid at the top of the KBOO pay scale for 40 hours per week while filling the role of Ringleader.
Lynn Fitch will assume the role of Ringleader on August 1, 2012 and will relinquish the role on or before February 1, 2014. At that time, pending agreement of all parties, Lynn Fitch will resume her role as the Development Director.
Lynn Fitch will supply three references for her managerial experience, which will be checked prior to August 1st, 2012.
Lynn listed 11 goals she immediately has for this position.
Discussion regarding the use of "ringleader" as job title.
Question raised about vetting Lynn for the position and whether references need to be checked
Concerns raised about how this change will impact development.
Belief expressed that it is easier to find an interim General Manager rather than a Development Director
Friendly Amendment: There is a 3-month check-ins with the board.
Desire that the motion should be more specific on deliverables was voiced
It was noted that the board has oversight of the new position, not any committee
Friendly Amendment: The position/performance shall be reviewed every 3 months by the board in a manner it sees fit.
Seconded
In Favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Abstention: 1
Amendment passes
Friendly Amendment:
To change "ring leader" to "interim station manager"
Seconded
In Favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 1
Amendment passes
A vote on the main motion is called
In Favor: 7
Opposed: 1
Abstain: 0
Motion passed as amended
Paula will coordinate references with Andrew and Debbie
Motion as passed:
The Station Management Work Group was convened to develop and recommend a staff management proposal. After lengthy discussion, we determined that there was an immediate need to establish a temporary leadership role to provide organizational oversight and coordination, while we evaluate the best possible structure for KBOO's long-term health.
homepage: homepage: savekboo.org