Parents, volunteers urge board to prioritize resources for West Carteret band program
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During public comment, parents and volunteers praised West Carteret High School’s band for recent state and national recognition and asked the board to consider increased support and budget priority for expanding music programs.
Several public commenters used the board’s public comment period to spotlight the West Carteret High School band and urge continued and increased board support.
Melissa Rose, a parent of two West Carteret students, told the board the band ‘‘was selected as the headliner band for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC’’ and cited national exposure and superior ratings at the North Carolina Music Educators Association. She said West Carteret enrolled about 160 students in band this year and urged the board to ‘‘keep music programming and education on your mind for next year.’’
Former teacher and volunteer Scott Cucera described growing participation and community performances and asked the board to consider allocating resources in upcoming budget discussions so programs can expand without stretching existing supports. Both speakers framed their remarks as appeals for continued community and board investment rather than requests for immediate policy action.
Board members thanked the speakers, encouraged continued volunteer engagement and told them the budget process would be the appropriate time to consider resource changes.