Here are a few links and discussion points relating to Monday’s Fine Arts Institute Meeting. Click here if you missed the meeting and would like to see what it was about. Click here for a copy of the notes taken at the meeting.
Fine Arts Institute Director Lucinda Roberts presented information including important information and statistics about the Institute. You can view the slides here.
Dance Director Esrom Williams announced that State Superintendent Jill Underly declared March “Music, Art, Dance, and Theatre in Our Schools Month”. You can view a copy of that declaration here.
Choir/Musical Director Lindsay Tippins presented State DPI statistics related to East High School’s participation in arts-related courses compared to other schools in the state. You can view that document here.
Former East High teacher Brian Fisk spoke about the lack of funding being a statewide issue. Click here to view a map and/or enter your address to see the names of your state legislators, then email them and let them know how you feel.
What we can do right now
Meet the Superintendent Finalists
GBAPS Superintendent finalists Michael Hernandez and Michael Trimberger will be available to answer questions at “meet the candidates” events this week. Michael Hernandez will be available at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, and Michael Triberger at the same time on Thursday, March 5, at West High School – 966 Shawano Avenue in Green Bay. Learn more about our new superintendent and voice your concerns there.
Fill out the questionnaire
A QR code was shown at the meeting that directed attendees to a short questionnaire. The information gathered with this will be used to help stress the importance of the FAI to the Board. If you haven’t filled it out, please click here and take a few minutes to do so.
Share the positives with the Board
District leadership has indicated that the most helpful action right now is for families to communicate the positives—what FAI and the arts pathway mean to students and how it has helped them.
If you’re willing, send a short message with:
- a specific example of growth or opportunity (confidence, belonging, attendance, leadership, academic improvement, auditions/portfolios, etc.)
- why the pathway matters for your student
- what you want the Board to protect as this review proceeds
Vicki Bayer (GBAPS Superintendent) – vlbayer@gbaps.org
David Johns (GBAPS Associate Superintendent) – dmjohns@gbaps.org
James Lyerly (School Board President) – jglyerly1@gbaps.org
Lynn Gerlach (School Board Vice President) – lmgerlach@gbaps.org
Andrew Becker (School Board Treasurer) – ambecker@gbaps.org
Jeanette Knill (School District Clerk) – jmknill@gbaps.org
Laura McCoy (School Board Trustee) – llmccoy@gbaps.org
Alex Mineau (School Board Trustee) – aomineau1@gbaps.org
Samantha Meister (School Board Trustee) – smmeister1@gbaps.org
Attend and stay engaged
Please consider attending upcoming GBAPS Board meetings:
- March 9 – 5:00 PM
- March 23 – 6:00 PM
- April 27 – 6:00 PM
- May 18 – 6:00 PM
- June 22 – 6:00 PM
If attending a board meeting, please wear red and/or an East High School article of clothing to show solidarity. In order to speak at board meetings you must apply. Click here to fill out the application to speak at the next School Board Meeting.
Stay involved with Performing Arts Parents
Our next meeting is schedule for Monday, March 16 at 6:30 PM in the Band Room. Until then, we’ll continue to post updates on the website and social media.