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Parent asks district for second high‑school music teacher as programs expand
Summary
A parent praised the district’s arts programs and asked Columbia CUSD 4 to consider hiring a second high‑school music teacher to support large marching‑band and theater participation, especially with a new auditorium opening.
A parent identified only as Kevin told the Columbia CUSD 4 board that the district’s strong arts participation creates a staffing need at the high school.
"To have only one faculty member in charge of a program of that size is…a lot," Kevin said, referring to the high‑school marching band of roughly 110 students. He suggested the district consider hiring a second music teacher — possibly an assistant position — to support growth anticipated with the new auditorium and expanding programs.
Kevin said he volunteers with the auditorium project and praised staff work on the new facility; he described broad student participation at the middle school play and at other arts events, and urged the board to allocate resources to sustain and grow arts opportunities.
Superintendent (speaker 5) and administration acknowledged the request during routine responses to public comment; no formal staffing motion or hiring action was taken at the meeting.
