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Parents, students and teachers urge board to preserve early-grade music instruction
Summary
Dozens of community members spoke during public comment asking the North Bend SD 13 board to protect elementary music positions and reconsider budget cuts; speakers cited the district’s multi-year state band championships and student wellbeing.
North Bend, Ore. — Dozens of parents, students and teachers urged the North Bend School District 13 Board of Directors on June 5 to preserve music instruction at the elementary level and reconsider budget choices that commenters said would diminish the district’s longstanding music program.
Public participation occupied a large portion of the meeting. Speakers included current and former students, parents, classroom teachers and music staff. Many cited the district’s recent competitive success: several speakers noted the high school band had won a state title this year and others referenced multiple state championships over recent years.
“Music has changed my life for the better,” said Taylor Thompson,…
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