School+Band+Budget

Democracy and Active Citizenship Project
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__Problem Statement:__
When “arts proficiency” is a graduation requirement, fine arts classes should not be threatened with cancellation due to budget problems. The music department, as well as other fine arts, have become endangered programs within the last few years. When NKHS prides itself on its 47 All-state musicians alone in 2010, it would be a pity to not allow them express these artists and pursue a path that they may want to take. If nothing is done to help save these programs, school will become more of a place that hinders growth in learning and not motivating individualism. It is necessary to find a group of students that care about this issue and make sure that it is known that people do care about this issue. Ultimately, this group can be idle; its purpose will be to expand knowledge of others that this is a large issue, and should be stopped.

__Bill or Policy:__
** NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE ** **POLICY MANUAL **

**__ARTS BUDGET POLICY __** **__PURPOSE __**: This regulation is established to ensure the safety of any and all fine arts classes at NKHS from budget cuts in order to guarantee the full education of students.

**__REGULATIONS:__**   1. It shall be the policy of the North Kingstown High School Department that, “fine arts” classes  including the programs of band, orchestra, and other arts will not be proposed as victims  for budget cuts.

__Public Service Announcement:__
REMINDER: Dialogues for Democracy will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday January 12th in the High School Cafeteria. You are required to be there.

Project Completed by: Kai Colucci: e-mail: kaicolucci@cox.net (401) 451-0814 (cell)