Potential Music Department Cuts

The following email was sent to Music Booster parents we had email for on Thursday: I wanted to make you all aware that on Monday, April 11, the school board will have a public forum at 5:30PM, followed by a meeting where they will discuss and then vote on budget cuts for the next year. The proposal does affect the music department, as it would cut a full time position to a .5 position. A cut like that would affect the quality of the program and would limit the number of opportunities/performances for students involved in the program. Attached to the email is a document with researched based advantages to music education and student involvement in the arts. If you want more information, email me at bwipperman@mail.colfax-mingo.k12.ia.us. I’m more than willing to share. Whether it is about cuts to the music faculty or other proposed cuts, make sure the school board hears your thoughts. Please remember that it’s important to maintain a civil tone. Your remarks are likely to have more impact if they are presented respectfully. http://www.colfax-mingo.k12.ia.us/files/CMHIGH/Teachers/InstrumentalMusic/parents.htm