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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1102 |
| Roots Classical Series |
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| Requester: |
Elizabeth Wesley |
Organization: |
Roots Cultural Festival |
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| Project Title: |
Roots Classical Series |
Date Submitted |
1/12/2006 5:13:06 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Dawson |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Helps children in low income neighborhoods develop skills in the arts and music. |
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| Recipient: |
Roots Cultural Festival |
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Contact: |
Allen DuBose |
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400 West Atlantic Avenue, Suite 2A |
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Contact Phone: |
(954) 590-2800 |
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Delray Beach 33444 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Palm Beach |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| The Roots Classical Series is the most important public service segment of the Roots Cultural Festival. The Classical Series has historically served Palm Beach County residents who fall within the very low to moderate income range. Most of the participants in The Classical Series have little or no exposure to culture or the arts. Additionally, through support for local artists, musicians, and educators, The Classical Series is an economic boost for the County's residents.
The education portion of The Classical Series teaches children vocals, theater, band instrumentation, steel drums, creative writing, keyboards, creative dance, and strings. The instruction is provided by professional educators, professional artists and musicians, and volunteers as appropriate. The program allows the children to cycle through the disciplines throughout the entire calendar year. Through these rotations, children are exposed to a world of learning that will develop many of the traits and characteristics for success in school, and provide for a positive, productive, and peaceful context to increased learning. Students apply their talents through performances of music, oration, and dance in superior venues such as the Old School Square Performing Arts Center in Delray Beach. With modestly priced shows this allows families to see their children perform while at the same time providing access to the community in general with the opportunity to see the professionally performed arts presentations. This also exposes the historically less educated and affluent residents of the County and boosts their direct support for the community and the arts in general. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| The stated goals for The Roots cultural Series are as follows:
1-100% of K-7 students in the program will be exposed to a range of performing arts disciplines and cultural activities.
2-100% of students will not engage in any violent or illegal acts while involved in program activities.
3-80% of K-7 students will demonstrate measurable improvement in core academic subjects (math, reading, writing, and general language development skills).
4-An anticipated 100% of students will spend less time watching television or involved in video entertainment while participating in the program.
5-80% of the students will maintain or increase school attendance.
6-90% of students will be involved in structured and supervised activities during out of school class time that will reduce the risk of sexual activities and diseases, and juvenile delinquency.
7-100% of students will exhibit positive self-image, greater self-esteem and an increase in social competency skills.
8-100% of students will gain an appreciation of the diversity of people and ideas and show great ability to work in teams.
9-100% of students will increase their knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts.
10-70% of parents will serve as mentors, chaperones and production assistants. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$200,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$200,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
None |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$200,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Study Commission on African-American History in Florida recommendation. |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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No |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
