Texas Student Publications

Board of Operating Trustees

November 15, 2002

Minutes

Voting members present: Diane Beckham, Brian Ferguson, Michael Hoffman, Jonathan Lee, Coleman Lewis, Jef Richards, Shawn Rosenzweig, Doug Toney.

Voting members absent: Urton Anderson, Laura Cruzada, Rusty Todd.

Non-voting members present: Meredith Best, Ryan Hengst, Jason Hunter, Kathy Lawrence, Ryan Pittman, Trevor Rosen, Chris Tolle, Rachel Zoch.

Non-voting members absent: Teresa Brett, Alex Hammond.

Professional staff present: Mary Felps, Richard Finnell, John Foxworth, Evelyn Gardner, Jean Hogue, Dan Knight, Steve Metze, Frank Serpas, Jack Simons, Jerry Thompson.

Visitors present: Crystal Cotti, Gin Kai.

The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Michael Hoffman, TSP Board President.

I. Recognition of Student Awards.

MOTION NO. 1: Lewis moved to adopt the resolution below.

Resolved, that the following media members be congratulated for the awards received since the last

TSP Board meeting listed below:

National Winners

Staff Diversity Award – First Place, KVR Staff

Best Public Service Announcement – First Place, Christopher Tolle

National Finalists

Best News Cast – Runner-up, KVR News Staff

Best Sports Cast – Runner-up, KVR Sports Staff

The motion passed.

II. Report of the Executive Committee.

Hoffman reported the executive committee did not meet before the Board meeting but there were two items to discuss with the members of the Board.

A. Monthly Financial Report. Hogue reviewed the October financial statement with the members of the Board.

B. Photography Equipment Request. Foxworth reviewed his written request with the members of the Board.

MOTION NO. 2: Toney moved to approve the expenditure of not more than $3,000 from the TSP

Reserve fund to purchase camera equipment. The motion passed.

III. Approval of the TSP Board Meeting Minutes for October 18, 2003.

MOTION NO. 3: Lee moved to approve the Minutes of the TSP Board meeting for October 18, 2002.

The motion passed.

IV. Monthly Reports.

A President. Hoffman said he appointed Ferguson to the Peregrinus Law School Yearbook Committee.

B. Director. Lawrence referred to her written report. Further, she brought the members of the Board up-to-date on the UT president’s recall of the Official Directory. To reprint the Directory would cost approximately $40,000. Richardson said TSP should not be held responsible for any additional costs as there exists no written guidelines on advertising acceptability between UT administration and TSP. Ferguson said he hopes a compromise can be reached so TSP can continue reaping the benefits of the additional income. Toney said he feels the Board should be heard if anyone’s job at TSP is in jeopardy. Richards said he expects the Board to be consulted if the cost to rectify the situation is high; Toney suggested a special meeting in that case.

C. The Daily Texan. Hunter referred to his written report and added a review of awards won by Texan staff members in CMA competition. Pittman referred to is written report and added several computers in the newsroom have received up-graded software.

D. Cactus Yearbook. Best referred to her written report and added recently installed computer enhancements were greatly appreciated.

E. Peregrinus Law School Yearbook. Zoch referred to her written report. Further, she reported page sales continue and an additional studio session has been planned.

F. KVRX. Hengst referred to his written report and had nothing further to report.

G. KVR. Tolle reviewed his written report. Further he said his staff aired their first men’s athletics event last week, productions for pay are increasing, and the first KVR pledge drive will begin next week. Lawrence said the station has income which will not show up until the December financial statement.

H. Texas Travesty. Rosen referred to his written report and added the staff finally received its printer. Also, the first one-year advertising contract has been sold and a re-schedule date for the Dance Party is under consideration.

I. Peer Review Committee. Lewis reported he has met with Dr. James Vick concerning the peer review process. Due to a limited budget, there will be no more than three individuals sought for the committee. Further, Lewis requested all Board members to suggest who should serve on the committee and what items should be considered for examination.

J. Peregrinus Law School Yearbook. Zoch referred to her written report. Ferguson reported on a possible plan to lower the price of the book in an attempt to increase sales. Funds to cover loss of income will be requested from the Student Services Fee Committee.

V. New Business.

Appointment of Spring 2003 Managing Editor, The Daily Texan. Hoffman said one student, Ryan Pittman, submitted an application for managing editor of The Daily Texan for the spring semester 2003. Pittman addressed the members of the Board concerning his plans for the Texan.

MOTION NO. 4: Rosenzweig moved to appoint Ryan Pittman managing editor of The Daily Texan for the

spring semester 2003. The motion passed.

MOTION NO. 5: Lewis moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed