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CSU Trustees Approve Controversial WCSB Transfer Behind Closed Doors

11/7/2025

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Cleveland State University (CSU) trustees held a closed-door Aug. 7 meeting to discuss transferring WCSB 89.3 to Ideastream amid a potential violation of Ohio's open meetings law.
The initial public session lasted four hours and adjourned.
Legal expert David Marburger said the transfer should not be exempt from public viewing.
The board approved the transfer on October 3, while meeting minutes remained unavailable as of November 6.

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Cleveland State University (CSU) trustees held a closed-door Aug. 7 meeting to discuss transferring WCSB 89.3 to Ideastream amid a potential violation of Ohio's open meetings law.
The initial public session lasted four hours and adjourned.
Legal expert David Marburger said the transfer should not be exempt from public viewing.
The board approved the transfer on October 3, while meeting minutes remained unavailable as of November 6.