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Farmington parents, students and music teachers urge board to retain 5th‑grade band
Summary
Four speakers at the Farmington Board of Education's first meeting of 2025 argued the proposed elimination of the 5th‑grade beginning band would damage the district's music pipeline and student opportunities. Speakers promised further data and volunteer support to the board.
Jeremy Mann, Nicole Colson, Benjamin Cirek and retired instrumental teacher Jan Ellingsen told the Farmington Board of Education at its first meeting of 2025 that removing the 5th‑grade beginning band from the district budget would harm students and the district's longstanding music program.
Those speakers said the proposed elimination follows the failure of a referendum to renew an operating levy and is part of a list of possible program cuts being discussed by district leaders. The commentators urged the board to treat the beginning band as a foundational program that supports later student achievement and participation in music across grades.
"As a member of the community for over 20 years, I…
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