Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Students and parents urge Carmel board to spare music, theater and extracurriculars amid budget crunch
Summary
Dozens of students and parents pleaded with the Carmel Central School District Board of Education on March 26 to preserve performing-arts and extracurricular programs threatened in the district's contingency budget, arguing the programs produce scholarships, community benefits and critical social supports.
Dozens of students and parents packed the March 26 public session of the Carmel Central School District Board of Education to press trustees not to cut music, theater and other extracurricular programs as district leaders search for budget savings.
Student speakers described award-winning performances, college scholarships and the social and academic benefits of the arts. "Performing arts at Carmel has changed my life and put me on track to continue what I love doing," said Sam Corey, a CHS student who recounted state-level honors…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
