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District unveils comprehensive arts strategic plan centered on community partnerships, access and staff support
Summary
District 742 presented a three‑year strategic arts plan developed with the Perpich Center that focuses on community connection, equitable access and professional support for arts staff; the plan is in year two of implementation and leverages a culturally responsive arts education grant and Walker West partnership.
The St. Cloud Area School District on Jan. 22 received a presentation on a districtwide comprehensive arts strategic plan developed through a Perpich Center partnership. Laura Seppner, director of elementary education, and Maren Wagner, co‑chair of the planning team, described priorities intended to expand access to arts instruction and strengthen ties with community arts organizations.
Seppner said the planning is part of a three‑year process; year one focused on analysis, year two (current) on implementation and year three on full implementation of the plan’s strategies. The planning team identified three strategic directions: connection to…
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