Vermont Etv Inc

“A copy of the form 990 is reviewed and approved at a board of directors meeting following the completion of the form and before it is filed.”

“Part iv-section b policies 12c: annually board members and senior staff complete a conflict of interest disclosure form which is reviewed, evaluated and maintained on file. Any issues disclosed which are considered or may be perceived as a conflict are handled on a case by case basis.”

“Part iv- section b policies 15a: annually the ceo is reviewed and evaluated by the full board of directors. Compensation is determined by the board. Periodically, independent consultants are used to determine market rate and comparable market data for the ceo and other key employees. The board reviews this data and establishes an appropriate compensation level for the ceo. The board has established a compensation committee to specifically review ceo compensation.”

“UPON REQUEST”

“The corporation participated in a spectrum auction organized by the federal communications commission (fcc) in 2017. As a result of the auction, the corporation received over $50 million in fy 18, in exchange for relinquishing one of its broadcast transmitter licenses, wvta, to the fcc. The corporation will utilize this funding for long-term strategic initiatives vital to the sustainability of meeting its mission, including but not limited to updating key technical systems and implementing a plan to build a system that will continue over-the-air service in most of the geographic contour served by wvta.”

“Vermont pbs celebrates the innovation and creative spirit of vermont, our neighbors in new england, new york and canada, and civic society beyond, to spark community and democracy in our world. We offer programming and events that connect, empower, and inspire individuals and bring them together to discover new knowledge, explore innovative ideas, and celebrate our commonalities and differences in ways that promote democratic values and respect. Among our most significant activities in the past year is our partnership with champlain valley head start to promote digital literacy for vermont preschoolers and their parents. Our parents + preschool program links research and resources created by the pbs national ready to learn initiative with local early education teachers and economically disadvantaged vermont families. This body of research supports playful engagement through educational games, books and resources shared on the pbs kids, pbs kids parent, pbs kids lab (science & math), and pbs kids island (literacy) websites. Vermont pbs has taken the national ready to learn research and resources to the next level by collaborating with champlain valley head start to provide economically disadvantaged vermont families with their own digital technology and a "how to" workshop to help them enrich their preschool-aged children's education. The workshops are administered by certified licensed early educators who share interactive activities with families and link each activity to early learning concepts and with on-line pbs kids parent resources created through the national ready to learn program. Through the workshop, families learn how to be tech savvy and discern which programs and activities can be used side-by-side to enhance their children's learning.”

“Vermont pbs produces year-round, original programming in partnership with a wide range of community members, including: artists, artisans, environmentalists, farmers, innovators, entrepreneurs, makers, musicians, scientists, historians, business leaders, civic organizations, k-12 teachers, administrators, parents and students, and active citizens and area agents of change. These original programs provide a local and regional lens on issues of interest and importance to our community and are steeped in the arts, culture, science, news, community engagement, and k-12 education enrichment. Here are brief descriptions of several of our original programs produced in the past year that highlight the eclectic and creative spirit of vermont. "made here" showcases filmmakers from vermont, new hampshire, and upstate new york to share a wide range of local stories through many different eyes. The series features both fiction-based and documentary films that are relevant, inspiring, educational, and connective. Throughout the year the program also becomes a platform for works from our community's most promising student filmmakers. "made here" brings the stories of our community to communities beyond and celebrates the talent and skill of our film artists right here at home. "outdoor journal" is our half-hour magazine-style program that celebrates vermonters' active love of outdoor recreation and encourages conservation in vermont. The program showcases our state's wealth of natural beauty as found in our mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, and streams, and highlights the many ways our community and visitors enjoy them. With a mix of stunning scenery, a diverse range of outdoor sports and recreation, and insights into our natural world, "outdoor journal" fosters appreciation and respect for vermont's one-of-a-kind environment and working landscape. "vermont this week" has been our signature public affairs series for the past 35 years and continues to engage our community in today's most pressing news and issues. Some of vermont's most insightful journalists gather each week to discuss national and local events of the past week to explore both what happened and the reasons why. It remains one of our most watched and streamed original programs.”

“Tax on unrelated business income -28,268. Supplemental benefit plan expense 7,830. Expenses reported on 990-t -3,439.”

“No changes from the prior year.”