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Board reallocates arts/music block grant funds and approves arts‑integration MOU for Dana Gray
Summary
The board moved funding within an arts/music and instructional materials block grant (carrying forward $60,000 of a prior $120,000 allocation) and approved an MOU with Flock Works to provide arts‑integration at Dana Gray Elementary; the program honors Joanna Wigginton’s original concept.
The board approved updates to the arts, music, and instructional materials block grant and separately approved an MOU with Flock Works to implement an arts‑integration pilot at Dana Gray Elementary.
Superintendent (speaker 1) said $120,000 had been allocated for an arts integration project last year but only $60,000 was spent, so $60,000 will carry forward to continue programming at Dana Gray. The superintendent noted the arts integration work was the "brainchild of Joanna Wigginton," who has since passed away, and described the model as a co‑teaching approach that embeds art instruction into academic lessons to expand student voice and ways of demonstrating learning. "It is is very sad that, this was originally the, brainchild of Joanna Wigginton who's, since passed away," the superintendent said.
Board members asked about compliance with Prop 28 language and eligibility; staff described the block grant as a flexible local allocation intended for arts and instructional materials and said they would ensure allowable uses align to state requirements. The board approved both the grant update and the Flock Works MOU by motion and roll call.
