Prop 28

2024- 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