Agenda Item
b. Proclamation: 2024 Youth Art and Music Appreciation Month
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Anna Hill, Board Member, District 1
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 the 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, 678-676-0731
Dr. Lenisera Barnes Bodison, Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction, 678-676-0166
Dr. Kimberlynn Weston, PreK-12 Teaching and Learning Director, 678-676-0144
Mrs. Stephanie Brown-Bryant, PreK-12 Teaching and Learning Director, 678-676-0166
Ms. Monica L. Fogg, K-12 Music Coordinator, Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0209
Ms. Bianca Hamilton, K-12 Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator, Teaching and Learning, 678-676-0192
Effective: March 11-31, 2024
Status: Attorney approval is not required
P R O C L A M AT I O N
P R O C L A M AT I O N
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: Art and music 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 2024 as Youth
Art and Music in Our Schools Month. In official recognition, whereof, we hereby affix our
signatures, this 11th day of March 2024.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta Sr. Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
Mrs. Vickie
DeKalb B.School
County Turner, Chair
District DeKalb CountyDaCosta,
Mr. Diijon Vice Chair
School District
Board Chair Board Vice Chair
Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris, Superintendent
Dr.
Dr.Devon
DevonQ.Horton
Horton
DeKalb County School District
Superintendent