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COE outlines Prop 28 arts plan for adult charter: photography, dance, makerspace and childcare supports
Summary
The Career Advancement Charter reported use of Prop 28 funds for a pilot digital photography class and plans for dance, visual arts and music classes, makerspace nights and childcare at the Sequoia site; staff estimated a 2025-26 budget of about $16,000-$21,000 and noted funds can roll over.
COE staff presented how Prop 28 arts-and-music funding was used and planned for the Career Advancement Charter (CAC), an adult-focused charter school. The CAC ran a pilot digital photography class (equipment purchases, Adobe subscriptions, some laptops and memory cards), offered childcare at the Sequoia site for evening classes, and plans to add dance, visual arts and music through a partnership with Arts Council Santa Cruz. Presenters said the program is non-classroom independent study with roughly 200 current adult students and potential growth to about 250.
Presenters estimated spending for 2025-26 in a range of roughly $16,000 (to run several 6–8 week sections and materials) with a total planning figure near $21,000; any unused funds will roll over. Trustees and student representatives applauded examples of student work and noted the value of childcare that enables adult learners to attend evening classes. The board moved to approve the Prop 28 annual report and the motion passed unanimously.
