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Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison, Wisconsin
 
Art Rainwater, Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes for Community Partnerships
July 11, 2005		   Doyle Administration Building
545 West Dayton Street, Room 103
Madison, Wisconsin

Partnerships Committee meeting was called to order by Chair Lawrie Kobza at 6:15 p.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:                                                Lawrie Kobza, Ruth Robarts, Johnny Winston, Jr.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:                 None

CITIZEN MEMBERS PRESENT:              Barbara Schrank, Carl Silverman

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:     Carol Carstensen and Student Representatives Jesse Ayala and Connor Gants

STAFF PRESENT:                               Sue Abplanalp, Rita Applebaum, Mary Gulbrandsen, Pam Nash, Roger Price, Joe Quick, Art Rainwater, Mary Ramberg, Marcia Standiford, Barbara Lehman-Recording Secretary

1. Approval of Minutes

It was moved by Barbara Schrank and seconded by Ruth Robarts to approve the minutes of the Partnerships Committee dated June 27, 2005 with a correction to the spelling of the name of the speaker Peter Oppeneer.  Motion unanimously carried. 

2. Public Appearances

There were no public appearances.

3. Announcements

There were no announcements.

           

4.         Administration's Fine Arts Committee's Report on an Equity Plan for all MMSD Students to Benefit from the MMSD's and the Community's Fine Arts Programs

            (Packets included the plan for equitable access for students to the fine arts.  A copy is attached to the original of these minutes.)

            Rita Applebaum reviewed the goal; the obstacles; the plan for streamlining access for teachers with the community's arts organizations and vice versa; the format for improving internal communication; finding time to schedule and plan; improved web links; advocacy; a list of experiences and opportunities available in the community; and what students should experience at what levels for art, music and drama.  It was suggested that the district use Fund 80 to support the recommended positions.  Mark Saltzman, music teacher at Whitehorse Middle School, was given an opportunity to present his ideas for organizing a Fine Arts Day and a Showcase Night.  He was very supportive of the proposed model.  Julie Palkowski was introduced as the new Fine Arts Coordinator.  She briefly talked about possible outcomes from the report. 

            Discussion:  Fine Arts Coordinator will decide about where the report goes from here.  Possibility for grant support.  Collaborative structure under the Fine Arts Coordinator.  Role of MSCR.  Going before the Performance and Achievement Committee to determine whether or not there should be requirements by grade level across the district.  Student time away from other classes.  Importance of partnerships with outside agencies due to budget constraints. 

5.         Other Business

There was no other business.

6.         Adjournment

It was moved by Ruth Robarts and seconded by Johnny Winston, Jr. to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m.   Motion unanimously carried. 

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