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Teachers and parents urge continued support for AVID and music/fine arts programs
Summary
Several teachers, an AVID specialist, a union representative and a parent used public comment to ask the board to sustain AVID and music/fine arts programs; speakers included Julie Hoffman (PHS AVID and English teacher) and Christy Giblon (PEA president, SMS band director).
During the public comment portion of the business meeting, multiple educators and a parent urged the board to maintain and support AVID, music and fine-arts offerings across the district.
Speakers included Julie Hoffman (PHS AVID and English teacher), Christy Giblon (PEA President and SMS band director), Ashley Haug (PHS science teacher), Lorien Francis (PHS teacher), Jenni Thurston (AVID specialist), and parent Tom Haymorn. Commentators emphasized the role of AVID and music in student engagement and recommended continued district support; no formal motions followed public comment.
