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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-519 Arts - Northside Elementary School PTA Fall 2013 Art Grant Agreement $1,000 o ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION z U c u r a 5 FALL, 2013 GRANT AGREEMENT \ Mt5sfDtr ° u n o THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 12th day of December, 2013, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and Northside Elementary School PTA ("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project ("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North Carolina Arts Council. 3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General Assembly. 4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient 1 LMRevised May 2012 A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014. The Project shall be implemented in the manner described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the Project. B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof. Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved. C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission. D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3) years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit. E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses. F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report on January 16, 2015 . The Final Report shall be in the format required by the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals. 5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission A. Payment. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of $1,000 to the Grant Recipient. 6. Publicity A. Acknowledgement. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases, programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material must include the following credit line(check all that apply): 2 Revised May 2012 i. x County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission. " ii. North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. " B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHHURTS.com website and display ExploreChapelHiIIARTS.com publicity materials (postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com (ExploreChapelHilIARTS.com logo preferred) to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts Commission for replacement ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials. 7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds. 8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's installation. 9. Termination A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below(hereinafter referred to as "default"), the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement: (i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. (ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its sole discretion. 3 Revised May 2012 (iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws, regulations, or stated public policy. B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's remedies in law or in equity. 10. Miscellaneous. A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns. B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. For and on behalf of the Grant Re ient "�4 4 L 12-117113 o hside Elementary School PTA Date For and h f Or e C toy ernment c� Da e Y, For and on behalf of Orange County Arts Commission/approved as to technical content �L :t_ lZ -Z3/ 21 Steve Brantley,Economic ve pment Director Date Appro d too nd legal sufficiency 1 I 19-• Annetle M.Mo e, Staff Attorney D to 4 Revised May 2012 This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act )). jtvt--, 114 Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date 5 Revised May 2012 i CC if Arts in Education Grant - Fall ORANGE COUNTY ARTS 2013-14 Application Form COMMISSION ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission COMMISSION Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina Evaluation Criteria • Artistic merit of program. • Populations served—impact for geographic&traditionally under-served populations. • Feasibility of proposed activity &effectiveness in providing high-impact arts experiences in schools. • Cooperation between schools and artists. • Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs. • Integration of arts program into grade-level appropriate curriculum. 1 Applicant Information Applicant Name Northside Elementary School PTA(c/o Jodi Wax President) Mailing Address 350 Caldwell Street Chapel Hill NC 27516 Daytime Phone (919) 918-2220 Fax Number Email Address jodiwax @yahoo.com Web Site http://nes.chccs.kl2.us Project Director Tiki Gwynne Title Parent AIA Coordinator DUNS Number 078824086 2 Project Director Information Project Director Home Address 403 Brandywine Road, Chapel Hill NC 27516 Daytime Phone (919)451-0509 Evening Phone (919)967-9392 Email Address hartshorntiki @hotmail.com 3 Grant Request Summary Arts Program Grant Request $1000 Total Cash Match -sum- =` � '2 Total Organizational Budget 2012-2013 $18,000(AIA at FPG) (PTSA/Culturai Enrichment 2013-2014 $15,000 ($2,000 from NES PTA) Committee/Arts Program) 2014-2015 $18,000 ($2,000 from NES PTA) Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts in Education Grant The Northside Elementary School (NES) Parent Teacher Association (EIN#46-2624261)falls under the NCPTA umbrella of tax exemption (letters attached). The Arts in Action (AlA) program is a costly yet worthwhile investment in our students. NC AIA recently started this program at Northside Elementary School and will continue classes through March 2014 Fundraising for this program has begun at the school level and we have raised almost $4,000. The PTA has agreed to give$1,000 to the NES AIA program This grant will increase that amount to$2,000 this year and help us get to our goal of$15,000 to pay for this program at NES. We would like to raise as much of the cost through grants so as to not burden our families in the community as much. This grogram is solely funded through donations and grants(not through the school school system or through the PTA directly) Questions? Call 9191968-2011. Delivery address: 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Arts in Education Program Application Narrative School Profile In August 2013, Northside Elementary School (NES) opened as a state-of-the-art facility in the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) district in Orange County. This school was intentionally built in the historic Northside neighborhood in downtown Chapel Hill,which is in the middle of the school district. Northside Elementary is a place where every student can think, learn and grow with purpose, persistence and pride. School's Arts Programs Northside Elementary School currently has a full time art teacher, a full time music teacher, and a full time physical education teacher,just as all other public elementary schools in Orange County do.The goal of North Carolina Arts in Action (NC AIA) is to help children reach their full potential using performing arts as the catalyst to build focus, discipline, self-esteem,teamwork and leadership. AIA fosters an appreciation of dance and the arts, increased physical activity, increased self-confidence and a commitment to the excellence within themselves. While existing CHCCS curricula incorporate minimal aspects of these, none have the intensity that Arts in Action has. And, none have a final performance where the students are invested and energized to show off all they have learned in the prior six months.The primary role of male AIA artistic directors, musicians, and teaching assistants is particularly engaging for our male students--the proportion of male students at NES (55%) is slightly higher than the district average of male students (53%)1. In the couple weeks the program has existed at NES,teachers are already saying their students can focus better in classroom learning following AIA classes. The teaching methodology and curriculum of AIA are unique in their approach to engaging children in the love of dance. The high energy, rigorous demands and dynamic exercise develop a child's self-discipline, set a standard of excellence and facilitate the development of self- confidence through active movement, intellectual stimulation, and artistic expression. Many students who struggle in a traditional classroom setting gain confidence and increased ability to focus in the atmosphere of high expectations and mutual support created by AIA's highly trained instructors. Arts in Action residencies involve the entire school community, supported by classroom and specialist teachers through collaboration, curriculum tie-ins and enhancement of AIA activities with additional music and art projects that enhance the year-end performances. A school liaison works with the school administration to coordinate AIA activities internally. Involvement of school administration is critical for sustainability of the program. Community businesses and parents are actively recruited to offer logistical and financial support for the program. Proposed Uses of Grant Funds Description: The grant funds will be used to provide support for the Arts in Action program at Northside Elementary School in the cafeteria and gym during the school day. AIA will occur during the 2013-2014 school year. Each fourth grade class (around 30 students in each) has a designated time each week for their AIA class. Each student will receive approximately 18 AIA classes over the course of the school year.The final performance is scheduled for March 20, 2014. Most sessions 1 Email conversation with C. Mau at Lincoln Center(CHCCS)on 11/12/13. NES Arts in Education Fall 2013 OCAC Grant 1 involve and will continue to involve the Artistic Director and the Music Director from NC AIA. AIA also provides a Master Teacher,teaching assistants, and other musicians who participate occasionally over the course of the residency, but definitely in rehearsals and the final performances. Arts in Action classes take place during the school day and do NOT replace any academic classes, putting the arts on equal footing with other academic subjects. Arts in Action inherently embraces diversity at the very heart of its program philosophy.The arts are a great leveler for children and no matter what their background, physicality or ethnicity, each child finds success through their commitment to the challenge of AIA activities.Additionally,the annual program themes are rooted in the study of an individual culture and represent the celebration of diversity and global awareness. Programs are delivered at no cost to an individual child, and are completely inclusive for each class at grade four. Past similar activities:Within Orange County,two public schools have participated for several years with NC AIA. Rashkis Elementary School was the first school in Orange County to contract with NC AIA. Since 2006,through all their programs, NC AIA has provided this program to over 900 students from Rashkis and since 2008,to over 540 students from FPG. Rashkis still provides the program to all their fourth graders. Frank Porter Graham Elementary School participated with NC AIA from 2007-2013.They have decided not to continue the program at their school this year and this was seen as an opportunity to bring this program to NES. Samples of past videos (also linked on a DVD)can be seen at the following youtube sites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHLhs5rvlj8; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLjkVebKGLU. Current activities:The AIA program began in late October for all fourth graders at NES. Each student will have each received three hour-long classes for Arts in Action as of November 12, 2013.The Arts in Action program encompasses music and (constant) exercise through dancing and movement and is occurring either in the cafeteria before lunch services or in the gym for the afternoon classes. (A letter of continued support is included from the NES administration.) Audience, participants:According to the CHCCS Opening of Schools Report (http://www.chccs.kl2.nc.us/group_profile_view.aspx?id=Ob58b7ff-lc7c-425c-9f24-967fcc751621)from September 23, 2013,just over 500 students were enrolled and approximately 50% rode the school buses in the mornings and afternoons,87 on whom are listed in the walkzone. There are 87 students enrolled in fourth grade at Northside Elementary School this year. The AIA program culminates in final performances in the spring during an in-school assembly performance and an evening performance for families.Arts in Action has predominantly worked with fourth grade students at participating schools. With most performances, some younger siblings of fourth graders are incorporated into the final performances. If funding allows, we will look into the prospect of having sample classes for younger students at school. Some students who were redistricted from FPG and Rashkis may have been exposed to the program in prior years because of final performances at schoolwide student assemblies. Other students witness the program both because it occurs during school hours and also because AIA attends some school functions and involves any individuals present who want to participate. Geography of participants:According to the Opening of Schools Report 2013, of the 502 students enrolled, almost 11%are Hispanic, 5%are multiracial, almost 16%are Asian, 22.5%are African- American, and a little over 45%are White. Interestingly,the same proportions of staff at NES are African American and Hispanic(unlike any other regular elementary school in the district). As all the direct participants will be fourth graders (aged 9-11), seven fourth graders were reported as Hispanic for ethnicity, and with respect to race, four were reported as multiracial, 14 as Asian, 18 NES Arts in Education Fall 2013 OCAC Grant 2 Y as African American, and 42 were reported as White. Of particular note, Northside Elementary School has the highest free and reduced price lunch status (measure of socioeconomic status)in the district at 35.4%. The CHCCS reported that the school has 55%boys and 45%girls. There were no data available on limited English proficiency(LEP) percentages, but the district indicated that about 10%would be LEP in their redistricting plan earlier in the year. This is a great opportunity to bring together every fourth grade student who has come from a different school to NES. Redistricting plans had students from six different elementary schools attending NES. The majority came from FPG (43.5%--most non-Dual Language students moved to NES—15 of the 18 planning segments) and Seawell Elementary School (30.9%,three planning segments). Other schools with students redistricted to Northside included Carrboro Elementary School (8.1%,three planning segments),Glenwood Elementary School (7.2%,three planning segments), Rashkis Elementary School (6.3%,two planning segments), and Estes Hills Elementary School (4.1%,three planning segments). The geography of where students live in relation to the school ranges from the very extremes of the district with some fourth graders attending from the Heritage Hills neighborhood almost in Chatham County to other students attending who live near Eubanks Road in Larkspur and Parkside neighborhoods. How is the Program Integrated into the Curriculum? Each year, a theme is selected through consultation between the NC AIA artistic staff and fourth grade teachers at participating schools. Initial themes included the diversity of African cultures and the history and traditions of Mexico (Viva Mexico). In 2009-10, Think Big!encouraged children to use their imagination and curiosity to explore the scientific world, gaining inspiration from the tenacity of great thinkers of the past. In 2010-11, NC AIA met the request of the partner schools to develop a theme based on North Carolina History and Culture. From pirates to basketball,from the Lost Colony to clogging,this theme fit specifically into the fourth grade social studies curriculum standards. In 2011-12, NC AIA designed a curriculum emphasizing protecting and preserving the environment (The Green City), consistent with the science curriculum in fourth grade. In 2012-13,the theme was Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds. In 2013-14, NC AIA will be revisiting the theme of North Carolina in their final performance. Cost of the program Arts in Action is a program that is NOT funded by the school district,the individual school hosting the program,or by the local Parent Teacher Association. Arts in Action is funded by donations, grants, and other fundraising activities at each school.The cost for this program ranges from $15,000 to $25,000, depending on number of classrooms served and the number of classes delivered. At NES,AIA classes have begun and occur almost every Thursday through March 2014. Through an agreement with past AIA parents and staff at FPG,we transferred the remaining earmarked money for AIA from FPG to NES in the late fall ($2403). We have begun fundraising efforts directly through parents of fourth graders at NES.As the program is new and just beginning, not much money has been raised yet. Arts in Action will host a school dance/silent auction in early February as the main fundraiser for this program. In the past,the silent auction raised between $5000 and $7000 at FPG. The NC AIA has agreed to delay the payment schedule for this year. They have yet to receive an initial payment.The Arts in Education grant will help us pay for this program at NES this year. NES Arts in Education Fall 2013 OCAC Grant 3 Financial Information (detailed budget) Project Expenses Cash Expenses A Personnel Artistic staff(Master Teacher=3900, Music Director=4100,Artistic Director=2500) $10,500.00 Technical/Production staff(musicians = 1000,teaching assistant= 1500) $2,500.00 B Outside Fees and Services C Space Rental D Travel E Marketing(program,video) $500.00 F Remaining Project Expenses(production -- music,sound, lights =500; tshirts= 550; special event=450) $1,500.00 G Total Cash Expenses $15,000.00 Project Income Cash Income A Admissions B Contracted Services Revenue C Other Revenue(specify): Transfer from FPG AIA Account $2,403 Silent Auction Fundraiser(Spring 2014) $6,000 D Private Support Corporate support(Target) $1,000 Foundation support (CHC Public School Foundation) $1,000 Other private support (donations) $2,077 E Government Support F Applicant Cash $1520.00 G Grant Amount Requested(in this application) $1,000.00 H Total Cash Income(must equal Total Cash Expenses, Item G above) $15,000.00 NES Arts in Education Fall 2013 OCAC Grant 4 2013-14 Arts in Education Application — Page Four ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Signatures A* - C tl I Signa ure of Project Dire r Date Tiki Gwynne Typed or Printed Name— Project Director z Signature of Authpfrizi g Official Date Jodi Wax President of Northside ES PTA Typed or Printed Name—Authorizing Official ..J- 1� INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED North Carolina Arts in Action • Letter of support from Executive Director • Staff/board contact list • Resumes of key personnel • Lisa Van Deman • Julie Bradley • Willie Hinton • Sarah Putterman • Kathryn Berberian Hart h C iiX6i1„'1 Monday, November 8, 2013 To: Orange County Arts Commission From: Lisa Van Deman, Executive Director North Carolina Arts in Action North Carolina Arts in Action has begun to work with Northside Elementary School in providing an in-school program for every single 4th grade students. Participants include Northside Elementary School administration, 4th grade classroom teachers, Tiki Gwynne and additional parent volunteers, and NCAIA staff and teaching artists. NC AIA has been working with Tiki Gwynne for over five years planning and cultivating the NC AIA program at Frank Porter Graham Elementary School. Participation between Northside Elementary and NC AIA have included necessary meetings for planning and implementing this program while incorporating the needs of the school and establishing appropriate expectations of each party. The NC AIA program began instruction with each fourth grade class on October 24, 2013, and has scheduled classes up to and including the final performance in March 2014. We accept responsibility of providing paperwork and requested documentation for the program. Feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions. Thank you, Lisa Van Deman Executive Director North Carolina Arts in Action P.O Box 51277 Durham, NC 27717 919/619-0483 North Carolina Arts in Action P.O. Box 51277 Durham, NC 27717 9191619-0483 www.ncartsinaction.orq NC-AIA Staff Directory 2013-2014 Worth if�Siih;"1 Lisa Van Deman, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3015 Pump Station Road Durham, NC 27712 (919) 383-9498 (home) Brevan Hampden, MUSICIAN (919) 619-0483 (AIA cell) (919) 812-1518 (703) 568-2147 (personal cell) ihampjr(a_aol.com Lis 320 aol.com Ivncaia�?a�gmaii.com Trish Ladensack, ACCOUNTANT Julie Bradley, MUSIC DIRECTOR (919) 637-0115 505 Merrie Road PALfinancial o_aol.com Raleigh, NC 27606 (919) 852-2611 (home) (919)271-8474 (cell) noteworthy@nc.rr_com Caitlin Thuerk Belcher, PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 201 Krystal Pond Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 404-394-4361 cbncaia _gmail.corn Willie Hinton, TEACHING ARTIST 1901 Trailwood Hts Lane Unit 104 Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 341-7503 (home) (919) 995-9601 (cell) whncaia @gmail.com wI_I_ne_ro @yahoo.corn Kathy Berberian, TEACHING ARTIST 4702 Brooklane Drive Durham, NC 27712 919-427-9684 919-427-9684 cell kathvberberian mail.com Andrew Lamar, TEACHING ARTIST 3636 Manford Dr., Durham NC 27707 919-949-8598(cell) 919-883-4775(home) sa.ifi�y @rSiailiai Sarah Putterman, TEACHING ASSISTANT (919) 819 -2654 sarahp-gtterman@yahoo.com North Carolina Arts in Action P.O. Box 51277 Durham, NC 27717 9191619-0483 www.ncartsinaction.orq LISA C.VAN DEMAN 3015 Pump Station Lane 919-383-9498 (home)/919-619-0483 (cell) Durham,NC 27712 Lis320 @aol.com KEY QUALIFICATIONS • Twenty years experience in project management,educational program development,writing and communication for child-centered organizations with focus on the arts and sciences. • Solid and diverse experiences in budget organization and oversight;partnerships and collaborations • Proven effectiveness in organizing and arranging resources to meet project goals • Excellent writing and public speaking skills • Recognized by peers as a team-builder and organizational leader,displaying strong interpersonal skills while leading and mentoring others CURRENT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Currently leading a growing arts non-profit dedicated to transforming the lives of children through the performing arts. Responsible for both financial and artistic sustainability of the program. • Senior Program Consultant to the National Children's Museum (NCM),a$130m project in Washington,DC. As senior staff member at NCM,led the visitor experience master planning,including all exhibits,programs, space planning,organizational development and transitional school and community outreach efforts • Co-developed and conducted extensive market research efforts for NCM in collaboration with just Kid,Inc., the leading child-centered market research firm in the U.S. • Program Consultant to the Association of Children's Museums for new national initiative addressing child health and obesity entitled Good to Grow! Developed multi-dimensional program plan and white paper on the current state of child health and ability for children's museums to have long-term impact PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE North Carolina Arts in Action 2008-Present Executive Director • Lead the new non-profit,an affiliate of the National Dance Institute,which uses dance as a catalyst for learning,providing in-school residencies to area elementary schools using the award-winning teaching methodologies of NDI. • Work closely with NC AIA Trustees to ensure financial sustainability through individual,corporate and foundation support. • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school administrators,teachers and parents of the schools currently served by NC AIA programs. Develop new avenues to promote NC AIA programs throughout The Triangle. • Recruit,hire and supervise artistic teaching staff,ensuring alignment with NDI pedagogy. National Children's Museum,Washington DC 2004-2007 Senior Program Consultant • Served as museum and informal-learning advocate in meetings and presentations to prospective national donors. Developed numerous documents,rationales,and proposals/presentations related to fundraising and deeper understanding of NCM vision,mission and implementation. • Authored the NCM Program Master Plan,encompassing vision/mission/values and all aspects of the visitor experience-exhibits,public and fee-based programs for children 0-12,families and educators. • Developed market positioning through extensive collaboration with just Kid,Inc. Developed position papers,held national focus groups with both children and parents,formulated recommendations for museum positioning,key benchmarks. Established and administered NCM "Kidvisory Council". • Authored funding proposals to a variety of local,regional and national foundations and corporations. National Children's Museum,Washington DC 2003-2004 Vice President/Exhibits and Programs • Led the exhibit/program conceptual planning process for the National Children's Museum. • Played critical role in development of both transitional and capital campaign funding plan. • Collaborated on donor presentations and proposal development. • Identified and hired appropriate consultants to aid in both CCM closing,and NCM conceptual design. • Directed the closing of Capital Children's Museum,including de-installation and gifting of all exhibits,staff re-organization,community outreach and communications efforts. Capital Children's Museum,Washington DC 2000-2003 Vice President/Exhibits and Programs • Directed both short and long-range strategic planning and implementation of the visitor experience, including exhibit development and delivery;all learning programs for children 0-12,families,and educators. • Oversaw daily operations and supervision of management staff(7 f/t),consultants,contractors. • Developed and managed Division's operating and restricted budgets and projects,including recent 5 Friends From Japan,a national exhibit in partnership with Boston Children's Museum. Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts,Harrisburg,PA 1998-2000 Director of Education and IMAX • Developed and implemented the program master plan for the science center for Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts,which opened in 1999,including school,public,and fee-based programming. Played key role in the development of 22,000 sf of exhibit space covering physical,natural and life sciences. Oversaw installation and operation of IMAX theater. Developed and administered regionally recognized youth mentorship program. • Developed numerous collaborations with area educators,special interest groups,etc.in program delivery to area children and educators. Hired instructors and administered seasonal camp schedule. • Served as Executive Director when colleague was unavailable. Orlando Science Center 1991-1998 Director of Public Programs • Directed the development of education programs for diverse audiences,ranging from informal activities to science theater productions,demonstrations,community outreaches and distance-learning television production. Developed and administered nationally recognized youth mentoring program. • Developed a nationally recognized museum theater program. Authored articles and documents regarding the use of theatre within a museum environment. • Established and maintained a host of community,regional and national partnerships. Was frequently featured as the"face of OSC"on numerous local television segments. • Developed and managed department budgets,developed funding proposals. • Adjunct Professor at Rollins College for 3 years,teaching undergraduate courses in Museum Theater. Museum of Science and Industry,Chicago 1989-1990 Public Programs Manager • Developed effective live programming methodologies for school and public audiences. • Researched and wrote science theater and demonstration scripts,curriculum and activities. • Research,scripted exhibition content; provided voice-over talent for temporary and permanent exhibitions PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Kidzu Children's Museum of Chapel Hill,NC (Board Member) AAM Museum Theater Professional Interest Council (Board Member) Association of Children's Museums (ACM) EDUCATION MY A, Southern Illinois University, 1987. Major: Theatre/Performance A.B.,Washington University in St.Louis, 1985. Majors: American Literature and American History Julie F.Bradley 505 Merrie Rd. Raleigh,NC 27606 (919) 852-2611 noteworthy(?P nc.rr.com Current Music Director,Arts in Action Local chapter of National Dance Institute,a dance-outreach program for public school students. Compose and perform accompaniment for classes and performances. Arrange for band and hire,supervise and direct band members. Currently serving elementary school students in Chapel Hill and Durham. Local orchestra contractor,Broadway Series South, 1997-present Hire musicians for local stops of national touring shows. Maintain contracts and budget(avg.$75K),according to American Federation of Musicians guidelines. Ongoing employment. Freelance music and dance instructor, 1990-present Audition workshops and summer arts intensives as well as year-round classes. Raleigh Conservatory of Music,Chapel Hill Ballet School,Theatre in the Park, Arts Together,etc. Freelance conductor/arranger,1990-present Clients include various area theatres as well as IPO Productions,Jimmy V Celebrity Classic,Going Barefoot,Communities in Schools,North Bend Productions,etc. Previous Assistant Music Director,North Carolina Theatre,1984-2004 Manage orchestra budget,(avg. $125K),hire musicians,play keyboards for all rehearsals and performances,teach youth workshops and summer arts intensives, oversee music training of conservatory students.Also maintained databases and performed other office duties, 1995-1996. Chorus Instructor,Cary High School, 1995-1996 Beginning to Advanced. Left because job at NC Theatre increased hours. Bookkeeper,Simple Pleasures, 1985-96 Handled daily deposits and spreadsheets. Managed payroll and accounts receivable. Maintain inventory database. Left because job at NC Theatre increased hours. Education NC School of the Arts, 1977-81 (High School) UNC-Chapel Hill, 1981-85 (B.A.Music) Skills Piano,keyboards,vocal coaching,composition,flute,basic guitar,woodwind repair, ballet,jazz,tap,yoga,conversational French,beginning Spanish. Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel),AppleWorks,Finale notation software. References Elizabeth Grimes-Droessler,arts coordinator WCPSS Phone 656-5072 E-mail egrimes-droesslerCwcpss.net Glenda Mackie,dance educator Phone 838-8338 E-mail Gmacrewki_eC_a_ol.com Kirstie Tice Spadie, Artistic Director,Arts in Action,2005-2007 Phone 601-2842 E-mail kirstieCncdanceinsfitute.com Paige Holland Hamp,Event Producer,NorthBend Productions Phone 554-1714 E-mail phampCncxr.com Willie E.Hinton DANCER CHOREOGRAPHER INSTRUCTOR 1411 Georgia Ave.,Richmond,VA 23220 "PASSION,A POWERFUL FORCE THAT CAN'T BE STOPPED" Home: 804 308-0596 Mobile 505 603-0459 Email:willnegro @yahoo.co Objective: To instill in aspiring young dancer's the importance of a solid technical background,while maintaining the integrity and PASSION of dance. To train the dancer to speak to the audience without the hindrance of words, but through the movement of one's body, mind, and soul. Training. -May 1990 Graduate North Carolina School of the Arts,BFA -June 1989 American Dance Festival (Scholarship Student) -May 1985 Graduate Enloe Gifted& Talented Magnet High School Professional Experience:School of the Richmond Ballet(Present) 1996-2000 Dance Kaleidoscope(Soloist)Indianapolis,IN -New York Season 1996 -Home Seasons -Oregon Shakespeare Festival Summer Residencies 1998, 1999 -General Touring, and In- School Residencies 1992-1996 Philadelphia Dance Company(Philadanco)Philadelphia,PA -European Touring -Home Seasons -International Black Dance Conferences 1993, 1994, 1995 -Jacob's Pillow Summer Residencies 1994&1995 -General Touring and In- School Residencies 1990-1992 Rebecca Kelly Dance Company (Soloist)New York,NY -European Touring -Lake Placid Summer Residencies 1990&1991 -Poland Dance Festival 1991 Gdansk,Poland -General Touring 1990-1992 Jubilations Dance Company Brooklyn,NY -Apollo Theater Season Spring 1992 -General Touring and In- School Residencies Theatre Experience: -University of Richmond's Theatre Dept.VA -Vive La Arts, TX -African Amer Repertory Theatre Richmond, VA -Tri- City Opera Company Binghamton,NY -Freedom Theatre Repertory Company Phila. PA Guest Teaching. -University Of Richmond -American High Sch. Bolivia, SA -Virginia Commonwealth University -University Of Bolivia -Appomattox Regional Governors School,VA -Carolina Ballet Raleigh,NC -Maggie Walker Regional Governors Sch.,VA -Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center, VA -Virginia State University -American High Sch. /University of Bolivia, SA -Henrico Center for the Arts,VA -Carolina Ballet Raleigh,NC -School for the Performing Arts in the Richmond Comm. -Longwood Univ. Farmington,VA -Latin Ballet of Virginia, VA -Temple Univ. Phila, PA -Richmond Ballet's outreach program"Minds in Motion" -Rowan College of NJ Glassboro,NJ 121 N. King Charles Rd. Raleigh,NC 27610 sarahputtertnan@yahoo.com 919-819-2654 Sarah Putterman Education B.S. in Middle Grades Education Concentration:Middle School Language Arts&Social Studies North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC GPA: 3.8 (Summa Cum Laude) Teaching Experience William Peace University, Raleigh, NC Dance Instructor and Choreographer (8/11 —Present) • Jazz 1, Jazz 2, Musical Theatre Styles • Dance Improv • Director of William Peace Dance Theatre (8111 —12/11) North Carolina Dance Institute, Raleigh, NC Dance Instructor and Choreographer/Administrative Assistant(8106—Present) • Intermediate and Advanced Modern, Contemporary, and Jazz • Ballet Substitute • Asst. Director for Summer Showcase North Carolina Arts in Action, Durham, NC Teaching Artist(2112-Present) • Choreograph, teach, and direct rehearsals and productions for Arts in Action programs in Chapel Hill and Durham, using The National Dance Institute Methodology Freelance Choreographer, Dance Instructor, and Performer, Raleigh, NC (7/11 -Present) • Artistic residencies at Douglas Elementary School, Wendell Elementary School, Enloe High School, Ligon Middle School, Athens Drive High School • Private lessons in ballet,jazz, and modern • Resident artist with Black Box Dance Theatre, directed by Michelle Pearson Carroll Middle School, Raleigh, NC Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher(8106—6111) • 6th and 7th Grade • Co-Chair of Leadership Team and School Improvement Plan Team • Battle of the Books Coordinator • Team Leader • Cheer-leading Coach Activities and Honors Natalie Marrone's The Dance Cure Company Member (5110—present) • Modern, Jazz, and Hip-Hop company with traditional Italian folk dance infusion, on tour with North Carolina Dance Festival and North Carolina Dance Alliance. Recipients of 2012 NCDA Fellowship. Performing at The American Dance Festival June 2013. Black Irish Company Member (2113—present) • Contemporary Hip-Hop company directed by Ronald West, on tour with North Carolina Dance Festival Fall 2013. North Carolina Dance Festival Touring the state with Courtney Greer(8/11 — 11/11) North Carolina Theatre Ensemble member of 2007 production of Chess North Carolina Theatre Kids on Broadway Dance Captain for 2005 production of Tick, Tick...Boom! National Dean's List Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society KATHRYN S.BERBERIAN 2417 Cascadilla Street Durham,NC 27704 919-427-9684 cell theberbs @verizon.net OBJECTIVE A professional career in dance education and performance. PROFILE Experience in teaching, choreographing,performing, lighting and costume design,press releases, administrative assistant, interpersonal relations. Dedicated,mature,diligent. Seeks challenges and takes initiative. Intense educator with the ability to motivate students to appreciate the arts. EDUCATION New York University New York,NY MA Dance Education—May 1999 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL BFA Dance—May 1995 TEACHING EXPERIENCE NC School of Science and Math—Durham, NC 2008—Present Director of NCSSM Dance Program WG Pearson GT Magnet Elementary—Durham, NC Aug 06-Present Dance Teacher—ballet,modern,tap, creative movement,math magic, Broadway, folk Riverside High School—Durham,NC Aug 01 —June 06 Dance Teacher—modern,ballet,jazz, improvisation, choreography, history kinesiology Ninth Street Dance—Durham,NC Aug 03 —Jan 05 Taught pre-ballet to 6-9 year olds and adult beginner ballet American Dance Festival—Durham,NC Summer 03-04 House Manager—organized ushers at Page Auditorium and Reynolds Theatre Durham Arts Council—Durham,NC June 03 —June 04 Taught creative movement to 3-5 year olds and parent/child creative movement The Little Gym—Durham,NC June 02—June 03 Taught gymnastics to kids ages 10 months to 10 years Public School 145—Brooklyn,NY Oct 00—June 01 Taught fifth grade Intermediate School 111 —Brooklyn,NY Oct 99—Oct 00 Taught performing arts to fifth through eighth grades La Petite Academy Preschool—Highlands Ranch, CO Summer 1999 Taught preschool children,ages 4-6 Convent of the Sacred Heart—New York,NY Sept 98—May 99 Taught"Broadway"based dances to children,ages 7-10 Norman Thomas High School—New York,NY Sept 99—Dec 99 Taught ballet,modern,hip-hop, improvisation,body conditioning Chen and Dancers—New York,NY Sept 98—Dec 98 Taught pre-ballet and creative movement to children, ages 5-8 The Dalton School—New York,NY Jan 98—May 98 Taught creative movement,jazz, hip-hop,modern to children, ages 5-16 Camp Danbee—Hinsdale,MA Summer 1993 — 1995 Taught ballet,modern,jazz,hip-hop, swimming to children ages 5-16 KATHRYN S. BERBERIAN PERFORMING EXPERIENCE Choreo Collective—Durham,NC Current Collection Carrboro Arts Festival Durham Art Walk Durham Arts Council Omega Dance Company—New York,NY Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Hildegard New York University—New York,NY Washington Square Repertory Company Master's and Student Dance Concerts Florida State University—Tallahassee, FL Twelve Days of Dance Dance Repertory Theatre MFA Concerts Kennedy Center—Washington,DC National American College Dance Festival Tent Troupe, Traveling Summer Theatre To Kill a Mockingbird Lilies of the Field Montgomery Ballet Co.—Silver Spring, MD Beauty and the Beast Hansel and Gretel Cinderella Coppelia SPECIAL TRAINING Anne Green Gilbert—Creative Dance for all Ages Erick Hawkins Technique Martha Graham Technique Bella Lewitsky technique Merce Cunningham technique Doris Humphrey technique Kirov/Bolshoi Ballet workshop Voice lessons—HB studios NY African dance Pilates Yoga ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Administrative Asst. Temin and Co.,Marketing Firm,NY,NY May 98—Sept 98 Duties included answering phones, making appointments, deliveries, computer input—ACT program, Excel Administrative Asst. NYU Dance Education Office,NY,NY Sept 97—May 99 Duties included answering phones, photocopying, computer input, filing,answering inquiries about the dance program SCHOLARSHIPS Friends of Dance Scholarship—Florida State University, Spring 1993 Graduate Education Scholarship—New York University, 1997— 1999 HOBBIES Swimming,reading,hiking, singing,dancing, enjoying the outdoors with my son and dog Organizational Budgets Total Organizational Budget 2012-13 $18,000(AIA at FPG) 2013-14 $15,000($2,000 from NES PTA) 2014-15 $18,000($2,000 from NES PTA) As this program is new at Northside Elementary School,there was no organizational budget for the 2012-13 school year. The budget proposed for 2013-14 is based on one from Frank Porter Graham Elementary School last year(with a reduction because there are only three fourth grade classes instead of four). We project there to be four fourth grade classes at NES next year (2014-15) so that budget is similar to the 2012-13 budget. Letter of continued support from Northside ES Assistant Principal List of Northside Elementary School staff Coretta Sharpless<csharpless @chccs.k12.nc.us> ` -' n `)r _ 2 e-,5 1 AIA Greetings Mrs. Gwynne, I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the opportunity to witness Frank Porter Graham's final Arts In Action performance this past spring. The leadership demonstrated as the stud entsperformed and transitioned served as a reminder of why students need opportunities to participate in the arts. It has been my experience that students are able to find/strengthen their voice and begin connecting to their future through programs such as Arts in Action. At Northside we are committed to ensuring that students continue to enhance their growth potential. I believe Arts In Action (AIA) will provide an additional resource to support student leadership development, creativity and collaboration skills. I also believe AIA will provide a platform for students to practice prioritizing and setting goals. As a school, the Fourth Grade Teachers, Technology Facilitator, School Library Media Coordinator , Music Teacher and our Physical Education Teacher will work with the Administration to: (1) coordinate scheduling which maximizes students` academic learning; (2) ensure available rehearsal space; and (3) support the basic AIA pedagogy. After only two sessions, the students, staff and families are all buzzing about the excitement. Having had the pleasure of dancing with each group, I was able to see the enthusiasm and pride exhibited by each class. This program has already exemplified how it unites and encourages students to excel. I have no doubt it will continue to be an asset to the growth and development of our entire school community. Again, thanks for supporting our Fourth Graders as they experience the Arts In Action program. Coretta B. Sharpless, Assistant Principal Northside Elementary School 350 Caldwell Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516 The best way to predict your future is to create it Stephen Covey All mail correspondence to and from the Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. NORTHSIDE STAFF ARTS IN ACTION TEAM School Administration Cheryl Carnahan, Principal, ccarnahan @chccs.kl2.nc.us Coretta Sharpless,Assistant Principal, csharpless @chccs.kl2.nc.us Cindy Fernandez, School Secretary, cfernandez @chccs.kl2.nc.us Darrah Heinold, Data Manager, dheinold @chccs.kl2.nc.us Candace Norwood, Social Worker(Family Specialist) &AIA school liaison, cnorwood@chccs.kl2.nc.us Specialist Support Team Alder Keene,Art Teacher Mia Jones, Music Teacher Alan Brown, Instructional Technology Facilitator Sandy Rasnake, Physical Education & Healthful Living Teacher Fourth Grade Team Daniel Heuser,Teacher Abby Hudson,Teacher Ashley Quick, Teacher Destiny Turner,Teacher Tamika Murrill,Teacher Assistant North Carolina Arts in Action r' Board of Directors 2013 IN Jeffrey T. LaRiche, (chairman)CEO/Castle Meredythe Holmes Worldwide CEO, Monarch Services 900 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite G 1006 Lansing Avenue Durham, NC 27713 Morrisville, NC 27506 919.596.0676/919.490.0001 919.657.6908 meredytheholmes @gmail.com 202.415.0371 ilariche @c-astlewoddwide.com Brandon Ives Managing Partner, Brasco Design and Jacques d'Amboise,founder National Marketing Dance Institute 919.818.9114 594 Broadway, Room 805 brandoni @brascomarketing.com New York, NY 10012 212.226.4483 Brian Kinahan idamboise @nationaldance.orq CEO, Summit Performance Systems 104 Adams Way Eileen Cowel Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Vice President and Marketing Specialist, 919-932-6012 SunTrust-Central Carolina Region bran @summitperformance,com 919.381.3231 eileencowel @suntrust.com Tracey Munsch Arts Advocate&Supporter Susan Garrity traceymunsch @nc.rr.com Vice President, Basham &Associates Basham Associates Debbie Perlini-Waite 1909 Banbury Road Arts Advocate&Supporter Raleigh, NC 27608 919.322.4600 Mindy Solie, Vice Chair sgarrity@nc.n,com Community Activist 15 Oak Drive Laura Hall Durham, NC277A7 Owner, The Refectory 919.419.0550/919.614.9889 Duke Law School&2726 mindvsolie @aol.gom Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham Ish @sportsmedia.com Tiffany Wright 919.489.8131 Management Consultant and Author tiffan_38 @yahoo.com Susan Herst Partner, Urban Durham Realty Honorary Members 919.414.3064 Deshera Mack, Retired Principal, susanherst @urbandurham.com Rashkis Elementary School North Carolina Arts in Action P.O.Box 51277 Durham,NC 27717 9191619-0483 www.ncartsinaction.org North Carolina Jayne Tipton,President P��,T 3501 Glenwood Avenue,Raleigh,NC 27612 AFIT (919)787-0534,(800)255-0417(NC) Fax:(919)787-0569, c verychild.onevoice. E-mail: ofhcer�ncpta ur g May 6,2013 President Northside Elementary School PTA 350 Caldwell Street Chapel Hill,NC 27516 EIN: Dear PTA President: We are pleased to inform you that your PTA is included in the PTA North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. group income tax exemption.North Carolina PTA's Group Exemption Number(GEN) is 8535. Contributions to your organization may be treated as charitable contributions when donors calculate their federal income taxes. In addition;your organization is exempt from federal income taxes on its receipts. The Internal Revenue Service states that organizations exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue code need not complete Form 990 if annual gross receipts are not non-nail in excess of$50,000*. `'Gross receipts"is defined as"the total income received from all sources during the annual accounting period,without subtracting any costs or expenses". An organization with gross receipts that are normally $50,000 or less may file Form 990-N, (e-Postcard) instead of filing Forin 990 or Form 990-EZ. Gross receipts are considered to be$50,000 or less if the organization is: (a) Up to a year old and has received $75,000 or less during its first year either in donations or pledges; (b) Between I and 3 years old and averaged $60,000 or less in gross receipts during each of its first 2 tax years; or (c) 3 years old or more and averaged $50,000 or less in gross receipts for the immediately preceding 3 tax years (including the year for which the return would be filed). If you are not required to file Form 990, but receive the IRS form,you must check the box showing"income less than $50,000", sign and date the form,and return it to the IRS. If you are required to file Form 990,you must complete and attach Schedules A and B. Schedules A and B (Form 990) are integral parts of Form 990 for Section 501(c)(3) organizations required to file this form. Therefore,any organization that does not submit completed Schedules A and B with its Form 990 does not satisfy its filing requirements. Form 990 or the 990-N e-postcard must be filed by the 15th day of the fifth month after the end of your annual accounting period. If the return is filed late,a penalty of$20 a day may be charged. The penalty is not to exceed the lesser of$10,000 or 5 percent of the organization's gross receipts for the year. Also,a penalty may be charged if the return is filed incorrectly or incompletely. Local units failing to pay membership dues annually are deleted from our roster and are not eligible for inclusion in the group income tax exemption. The Internal Revenue Service is notified when a PTA dissolves its affiliation with State and National PTA. As with all otticlal documentation,please Iile this letter with yow r'T A's pernianent records in a saic. location. Sincerely_. Jayne Tipton President *As of 2010 tax year,for returns filed in 2011. For the 2009 tax year and earlier,the annual gross income had to be not more than $25000_ ^ ����� w the r��x �mmm.��,",.m"'Revenue Service ^ P .O. Box 35845 In reply refer to : 0752526343 Jacksonville FL 52202-0000 Feb' IU , 2012 LTR 4167C ED 000000 00 00021620 gODC: TE PTA NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS PARENT ORGANIZATION &U 3501 GLENWOOD AVE RALEIGH NC 27612-4954 oor Employer Identification Number : Group Exemption Number : 8535 Person to Contact : Irene McHugh Toll Free Telephone Number : 1-877-829-5500 Dear Taxpayer : This is in response to your Feb . Dl " 2012 , request for information about your tax-exempt status . Our records indicate that you were issued a determination letter in May 1985, and that you are currently exempt under section 501 (c) {03) of the Internal Revenue Code , Based on the information supplied , we recognized the subordinates named on the list you submitted as exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) (03) of the ' ode . Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the Code . Bequests , legacies , devises , transfers , or gifts to you or for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable Provisions of sections 2055, 2108 and 2522 of the Code . If you have any questions ' please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter . Sincerely yours , Wanda E . Carey Service Center Taxpayer Advocate