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Neptune schools secure funds to revive summer music program; students honored at board meeting
Summary
Superintendent said fundraisers and a donor commitment restored the summer music program; the board heard student recognitions, a Midtown Elementary choir performance, and several program updates including an NJ Symphony visit and student invitations to Rutgers.
The Neptune Township Board of Education heard updates on student achievements and district programs and was told the district has enough verbal commitments to run a summer music program this year.
Superintendent Dr. Alphonse Crater told the board that music teachers organized fundraisers and that a donor identified as “Porta” covered half the needed funds, producing a verbal commitment sufficient to run the program. The superintendent also said the district will host the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in May for a performance for middle- and high-school instrumental students and two coaching sessions funded by a grant.
The board was given…
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