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Board approves KALW public‑service operating agreement after split public testimony over staffing and training
Summary
The board approved a public‑service operating agreement allowing KALW to operate through a nonprofit arm while SFUSD retains the broadcast license; supporters said the agreement will unlock fundraising and stabilize contractor classification, while some station staff and unions raised concerns about staffing, automation and workplace culture.
The board voted to approve a public‑service operating agreement (PSOA) enabling KALW to expand fundraising and to operate core functions under a nonprofit entity while the district remains the FCC license holder. Proponents including station leaders and local public‑media advocates said the change will allow KALW to apply for grants and pandemic relief unavailable to a district department and will create a clearer employment model for long‑term contractors.
KALW General Manager Tina Pamantuan and multiple station contractors described training programs for students and community groups, podcast initiatives produced with youth, and a paid youth…
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