From: Pauline Staski [staskip@ruidososchools.org]
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 3:14 PM
To: kedu@kedu.us
Subject: Web Inquiry -- Harvey Twite

This is Pauline Staski, principal of Ruidoso High School.  There has been a huge misunderstanding regarding music programs at the high school. Mr. Flores’s and Mr. Shaver’s comments were premature. Let me clarify. No decision has been made regarding the staffing of band and choir for next year.  This is why no one has received anything in writing. We are waiting to see what pre-registration numbers for next year will be. I am concerned about the low numbers of students that are choosing to participate in these programs, and an apparently large number of students that ask to drop music classes during the year. These low numbers mean that the music teachers do not have an equitable teacher load compared to other teachers. We are considering a variety of options. Regardless of how these programs are staffed next year, we will still offer band, jazz band and choir, the same courses we offered this year. We will be having a parent meeting on February 14th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss our options for the music program using real numbers from pre-registered students. All interested parents, students, and community members are encouraged to attend. The Jazz Band will perform. Thank you for allowing me this chance to set the record straight.

 

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