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Public commenter says band participation numbers are improving; board hears update
Summary
A Bluffton resident, Jim Miller, told the board the number of students qualifying for region and state band has improved districtwide but noted some schools still need growth in band participation.
Jim Miller of Bluffton addressed the board during public comments to update members on progress in the district’s band programs. Miller told the board that the number of students qualifying for region and state band competitions has risen, with the high‑school level seeing nearly double the number of students qualifying for region band compared with the previous year. He noted there is still room for improvement at some schools and encouraged continued district support for band programs.
"Most recently, the number of students qualifying for region and state band has improved," Miller said, offering the district a data‑driven update and encouraging continued attention to music programs.
The board thanked Miller for the update and then moved to adjourn.
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