LEADERS
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Outgoing Committee Chairs :
Frank Tyrell ( ACSA / CAPEA ), Mark Sontag ( Legislative Policy Committee ) and Don Clark ( Small School Districts Committee ).
Incoming Committee Chairs :
Leisa Winston ( ACSA / CAPEA ), Gina Potter ( Legislative Policy Committee ) and Mary McNeil ( Small School Districts Committee ).
Outgoing Council Presidents :
Erin Simon ( Educational Options Council ), Ron Tanimura ( Elementary Education Council ), David Robertson ( Human Resources Council ), Kelley Birch ( Middle Grades Council ) and Gregory Franklin ( Superintendency Council ).
Incoming Council Presidents : Milisav “ Mike ” Illic ( Educational Options Council ), Co-presidents Ryan Peterson and Terrance Dunn ( Elementary Education Council ), Tom Stekol ( Human Resources Council ), Michael Tsuboi ( Middle Grades Council ) and Katie McNamara ( Superintendency Council ).
In addition , the Secondary Education Council has added a Co-president , Crechena Wise . Cynthia Rapaido will continue as a co-president with the council .
Outgoing Board Members :
Roxanna Villasenor ( Region 3 ), Rob Martinez ( Region 4 ), Karen Sakata ( Region 6 ), Ron Williams ( Region 12 ), Jon LeDoux ( Region 18 ), Mike Berg ( At-large ) and Kiela Snider ( At-large ).
Incoming Board Members :
Daniel Hernandez ( Region 3 ), Tim Gill ( Region 4 ), Parvin Ahmadi ( Region 6 ), Ted Alejandre ( Region 12 ), Joe Austin ( Region 18 ), Daryl Camp ( At-large ) and Derrick Chau ( At-large ).
ACSA ’ s effectiveness in shaping education policy at both the state and federal level lies in its grassroots strength . To that end , ACSA is structured with issue-focused committees and job-alike councils made up of education leaders . For information about serving on one of these groups , contact your region leadership .
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Outgoing committee chairs and council presidents were formally honored for their service . These included , L-R , Kelley Birch , president , Middle Grades Council ; David Robertson , president , Human Resources Council ; Don Clark , chair , Small School Districts Committee ; and Jon McNeil , past president , Business Services Council . All outgoing leaders were recognized and presented a small token of appreciation for the service they rendered to California school leadership .
District recognized for music education program
Chula Vista Elementary School District was recently honored with the “ Best Communities for Music Education ” designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education .
The Best Communities for Music Education honor is bestowed upon districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students . To qualify for the Best Communities designation , CVESD answered detailed questions about funding , graduation requirements , music class participation , instruction time , facilities , support for the music program and community music-making programs . Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas .
“ This award further validates our collective efforts to strengthen and enhance the arts as part of our broader goal to develop the ‘ whole ’ child ,” said CVESD Superintendent Francisco Escobedo . “ There is ample evidence to support the connection between academic success and the arts . This is a tremendous honor that has been years in the making , involving numerous arts organizations , students and families . We couldn ’ t be prouder .”
In 2010 , CVESD collaborated with the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory to establish an after-school music program in two high economic-need elementary schools . Called “ Community Opus ,” the program was inspired by Venezuela ’ s El Sistema music education initiative and was an immediate hit in the pilot schools . Six more campuses followed with Opus programs of their own . Their success became the catalyst for the district ’ s Visual and Performing Arts ( VAPA ) strategic plan , which in turn primed the board of education for a critical funding decision in 2014-15 . That ’ s when the board announced the district would hire full-time arts instructors and provide VAPA instruction during the school day for all students .
The commitment was backed by the board ’ s landmark $ 15 million investment in teacher collaboration / arts instruction , spread over three years .
Today , 86 VAPA teachers provide programs in music , dance , theater , and media / visual arts . The investment in VAPA was among the services funded by the district ’ s Local Control and Accountability Plan . “ This award is a culmination of all the efforts of our students , families , and teachers ,” said Lauren Shelton , coordinator for VAPA . “ Thanks to the support of our board , district leaders and organizations like the city of Chula Vista , we ’ ve been able to revitalize the arts across the district for all students .”
The Best Communities for Music Education award , the latest in a string of honors for CVESD , recognizes that Chula Vista schools are leading the way with learning opportunities as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act . ESSA recommends music and the arts as important elements of a well-rounded education for all children .
Research into music education continues to demonstrate educational and social skill benefits for children who make music . In a series of landmark studies by scientists and researchers at Northwestern University , a link was found between students in community music programs and lifelong academic success , including higher high school graduation rates and college attendance . In another study from Northwestern , it was discovered that early exposure to music education improves how the brain processes and assimilates sounds , a trait that lasts well into adulthood .
Escobedo said it is apparent that music spurs innovation and creativity . Everyone gains from more creative children , he said . “ When you make the arts a priority , you help transform the entire community ,” Escobedo said .
More information on Chula Vista Elementary School District can be found at www . cvesd . org .
CALL
FOR PRESENTATIONS
ACSA Every Child Counts Symposium February 13-15 , 2019 | Anaheim Marriott Hotel
We would like to invite our members to present at this year ’ s Every Child Counts Symposium . These sessions should encourage participation , sharing and networking between the presenters and attendees . We are looking for informative and energetic presentations that highlight successful practices in one of the following categories :
Diversity / Equity / Disproportionality | Inclusion Leadership Practices / Special Education Legal Topics | Low Incidence | Performance Indicators | Restorative Justice | Trauma
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS JUNE 29 , 2018 .
SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL TODAY : www . acsa . org / ecc