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Students and parents urge board to restore full‑time band director at Skyline High School
Summary
Multiple students and parents told the Governing Board they need a full‑time band director at Skyline after the position was cut to part‑time. Speakers described competition successes, long hours, and the program’s role in student development.
Dozens of students and parents urged the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board to restore a full‑time band director position at Skyline High School during the meeting’s public comment period.
Students described band as a demanding, year‑round commitment that requires daily access to a director. "My school band is not a part time position," said one student during public comment. Several students and parents recounted recent competitive results to make the case for a…
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