Louisiana Educational Television Authority public meetings in 2025
11 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The board elected Tracie Woods as Chairperson, Dan Hare as Vice Chair, Sonny Cranch as Secretary, and Dr. Laura Lindsay as Treasurer. The board also approved the October 9, 2025, meeting minutes and the LETA financial update.
- Approved minutes from October 9, 2025 meeting
- Elected Tracie Woods as Chairperson
- Elected Dan Hare as Vice Chair
- Elected Sonny Cranch as Secretary
- Elected Dr. Laura Lindsay as Treasurer
- Approved LETA financial update
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The committee approved the September 11, 2025, meeting minutes and the LETA financial report. Board officer nominations were presented for approval by the full board in December. The President reported that the FY26-27 state budget request has been submitted.
- Approved September 11, 2025, meeting minutes
- Approved LETA financial report
- Nominated Tracie Woods for Chair, Dan Hare for Vice Chair, Sonny Cranch for Secretary, and Dr. Laura Lindsay for Treasurer (pending full board approval)
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The board approved a resolution requesting $1,400,000 from the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting for FY 2025-2026. Members also voted to increase the CEO's annual salary by 5% and approved previous meeting minutes and financial updates.
- Approved resolution requesting $1,400,000.00 grant from Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting for FY 2025-2026
- Approved 5% salary increase for CEO Clarence “C.C.” Copeland to $222,287.52
- Approved LETA financial update
- Approved meeting minutes from February 13, 2025
- Approved meeting minutes from June 12, 2025
- Swore in new member Sally Davis
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The committee approved the LETA financial report and a resolution honoring anchor Dorothea Celeste Wilson. Members received updates on federal funding losses, the KLTM project in Monroe, and the appointment of a new board member.
- Approved resolution honoring Dorothea Celeste Wilson (unanimous)
- Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved LETA financial report (unanimous)
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The board approved a resolution requesting $1.4 million from the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. It also approved a 5% salary increase for LPB CEO Clarence “C.C.” Copeland. Meeting minutes from February and June 2025 and a financial update were also approved.
- Approved resolution requesting $1,400,000.00 grant from Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting (unanimous)
- Approved 5% salary increase for CEO Clarence “C.C.” Copeland to $222,287.52 (unanimous)
- Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved LETA financial update (unanimous)
- Swore in new LETA member Sally Davis
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The Louisiana Educational Television Authority board approved the meeting minutes and financial update. The board received reports on fundraising totals from Friends of LPB and updates regarding state and federal budget cuts.
- Approved minutes of the June 12, 2025 full board meeting
- Approved LETA financial update minutes
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The Louisiana Educational Television Authority Executive and Finance Board approved the financial report and the minutes from the June 26, 2025, meeting. The board received updates on the PowerOn Raffle, the 2025 Louisiana Legends Gala, and ongoing infrastructure projects.
- Approved minutes of the June 26, 2025, meeting
- Approved financial report
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The committee approved the meeting minutes and the LETA financial report. Members received updates on fundraising, grant awards, and facility repairs.
- Approved minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting
- Approved LETA financial report
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The Board approved the December 12, 2024, meeting minutes and the LETA financial report. Members received updates on a $1.9 million grant for a new transmitter in Lake Charles and a preliminary 2025-2026 state budget of $13,725,205.
- Approved December 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved LETA financial report (unanimous)
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The committee approved the LETA financial report and the minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting. Members received updates on fundraising, land lease negotiations for WLPB, and preliminary budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved LETA financial report (unanimous)
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
The document lists the 2025 meeting dates for the Full LETA Board and the Executive & Finance Committee. Meetings are scheduled for the second Thursday of every month at 12 PM in the LPB Boardroom, with no meeting in July.