Agenda Item
a. 2023 Youth Art and Music In Our Schools Appreciation Month
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Whitney McGinniss, Board Member, District 2
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education officially recognize March as Youth Art and Music in Our Schools Month.
Why: DeKalb County School District recognizes March as the month to celebrate art and music education in all schools. This is an opportunity to support teachers and students and encourage participation in music and art programs.
Details: Youth Art and Music Appreciation Month exists to:
Recognize art and music education as viable factors in the total education of students;
Direct attention to the value of art and music education for critical thinking;
Expand art and music programs in schools;
Provide additional opportunities to participate in creative art and music learning activities;
Garner support from the community, businesses, and governmental agencies; and
Increase understanding and interest in art and music through exhibits, museums, concert halls, workshops, and other creative ventures.
Financial impact: None
Contact: Ms. Stacy Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Curriculum & Instruction, 678.676.0731
Dr. Lenisera Barnes- Bodison, Executive Director, Curriculum & Instruction, 678.676.0166
Dr. Kimberlynn Weston, PreK-12 Director, Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0144
Ms. Monica L. Fogg, K-12 Music Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0209
Effective: March 13-31, 2023
Status: Attorney Approval is not required
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Youth Art and Music in Our Schools Month
WHEREAS: The DeKalb County Board of Education believes music and art education are essential
components of the educational system; and
WHEREAS: Music and art education are part of a well-rounded education for every student as outlined in the
Every Student Succeeds Act; and
WHEREAS: Art and music develop students’ creative problem–solving and critical thinking abilities; and
WHEREAS: Art and music reinforce and bring to life what students learn in other subjects by giving students
a deeper understanding of multi-cultural values and beliefs; and
WHEREAS: The DeKalb County Board of Education is committed to maintaining and improving music and art
programs for all students; and
THEREFORE: We, the DeKalb County Board of Education, recognize and commend the art and music educators
for their efforts to enhance the quality of art and music education for all students. The DeKalb
County Board of Education hereby proclaims the month of March 2023 as Youth Art and Music
in Our Schools Month. In official recognition, whereof, we hereby affix our signatures, this 13th
day of March 2023.
Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Chair Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Vice Chair
Mr. Diijon DaCosta Sr., Board Chair Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce, Vice Chair
Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris, Superintendent
Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley, Interim Superintendent