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PROP 28 REPORT
1) NARRATIVE
2024–2025 Narrative Report
During the 2024–2025 academic year, expenditures continued to prioritize replacing aging inventories and expanding access to high-quality arts instruction across all sites. Essential supplies for music, visual art, theater, and digital media programs remained a focus, supporting both foundational needs and continued program growth.
A major step forward was the addition of full-time elementary performing arts teachers at every elementary site, along with full-time classified music assistants and 3D Arts Studio Technicians. These roles significantly enhanced classroom support, allowing for deeper student engagement and stronger instruction in music and visual arts. In addition, new Baile Folklórico and Color guard, classes expanded opportunities in culturally responsive and performance-based arts.
Numerous part-time classified positions were also added to manage larger class sizes and support instruction across all art forms. This expanded staffing allowed for more effective supervision, maintenance of new materials, and more personalized support for students.
Strategic partnerships contributed to a full day of elementary performing arts training, visual arts essential standards alignment, and secondary music training. A half-day session supported dance standards alignment. These sessions helped align instructional practices across the district and empowered teachers to deliver standards-based, creative instruction.
Funding also supported contracts enabling middle school programs to perform at professional venues, offering students authentic performance experiences that elevate both skill development and confidence.
These investments in staffing, professional learning, and performance opportunities reflect a continued commitment to equity, excellence, and student growth in the arts.
2) CERTIFICATED FTEs - 12.4
3) CLASSIFIED FTEs - 17.25
4) TEACHING AIDES - 0
5) STUDENT IMPACT - 12,328
6) SCHOOLS PROVIDING PROP 28 ARTS EDUCATION - 17
Date of Approval by Governing Board/Body: 06/12/2025
Annual Report Data URL: http://smusd.org
Completed by: Matthew Armstrong
Title: Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator
Email: matt.armstrong@smusd.org
Telephone: 760-592-1275
2023- 2024 PROP 28 REPORT
1) NARRATIVE
For the 2023-2024 academic year, initial expenses focused on program support. With finances
available in March, addressing program inventory gaps was a priority. This allowed sites to
provide new instruments, costumes, set materials, and art & digital media supplies to students.
Many aging programs had supplies well beyond their life expectancy, and larger purchases had
been out of reach for years. Growing programs benefitted from these purchases, facilitating arts
education for larger student populations. Newer schools had outgrown their original inventory.
Across six sites, funds were spent on inventory needs, and new classified staffing, equivalent to
four full-time positions. This spending addressed immediate needs and set up a tentative budget
for new staffing in 2024-2025.
The immediate benefits of these expenditures were evident. In music classes, new instruments
allowed students to practice individually, enhancing their skills more rapidly, especially for those
preparing for competitions and performances. Theater departments also experienced a boost with
new costumes and set materials, enabling more elaborate productions and enhancing students'
learning and performance experience.
In visual arts and digital media programs, new supplies enabled students to explore a broader
range of techniques and mediums, enriching their educational experience and better preparing
them for future academic and career opportunities.
The hiring of new classified staff played a crucial role in enhancing the educational environment.
These staff members provided much-needed support in managing larger class sizes and
maintaining the new equipment, ensuring effective resource utilization. Their presence also
allowed for more individualized attention to students, addressing their unique needs and helping
them achieve their full potential.
The strategic allocation of funds for the 2023-2024 academic year has laid a strong foundation
for continued growth and success. By addressing immediate needs and planning for future
staffing enhancements, the individual sites have demonstrated a commitment to providing high-
quality education and fostering an environment where students can thrive creatively and
academically.
PROP 28 REPORT
2023-2024
2) CERTIFICATED FTEs
-
0
3) CLASSIFIED FTEs
-
3.8
4) TEACHING AIDES
-
0
5) STUDENT IMPACT
-
4288
6) SCHOOLS PROVIDING PROP 28 ARTS EDUCATION
-
6
Date of Approval by Governing Board/Body: 06/13/2024
Annual Report Data URL: http://smusd.org
Completed by: Matthew Armstrong
Title: Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator
Email: matt.armstrong@smusd.org
Telephone: 760-592-1275
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