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Bedford board hears BCTV funding squeeze; seniors’ graduation coverage to be preserved for 2025
Summary
BCTV asked the district for $2,000 to maintain traditional multi‑camera graduation coverage after Comcast revenue drops; the board directed administrators to ensure this year’s seniors receive the same coverage while the district, the PTG and the cable station sort out long‑term funding and equipment responsibilities.
Bedford School Board members on Monday discussed a shortfall at Bedford Community Television (BCTV) that could reduce the local public‑access station’s ability to provide multi‑camera coverage of Bedford High School graduation. The district’s superintendent said the administration will ensure this year’s seniors receive the same graduation coverage while longer‑term funding options are explored.
BCTV requested $2,000 to preserve its customary graduation production after the station’s funding — tied in part to Comcast franchise revenue — declined. Superintendent Mike Fournier told the board he had suggested the PTG (Parent‑Teacher Group) consider a one‑time payment; if the PTG declines, he said he would cover the cost from the high school’s graduation account so…
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