The School Board on Nov. 15 approved adding a teaching position for the 2019-2020 school year for the introduction of an orchestra/strings program.
The District plans to hire a certified teacher to begin to implement a strings program at the middle school with the potential to expand the program to the high school.
The Board discussed the plan at its Nov. 8 special meeting. The discussion and approval happened in the fall so that the course offerings may be available when students begin to enroll for 2019-2020. More detail about the program will be shared as it develops.
Implementation of an orchestra/strings program was suggested in community feedback during the Strategic Planning process. The action falls under Strategy 1.2: Expand STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) opportunities for all students. Action Step 1.2.2: Expand STEAM co-curricular opportunities throughout all grade levels.