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DocuSign Envelope ID: CCBBE1A9-7380-4ECB-80BB-F4A709DCB94C <br /> IG <br /> sz <br /> Proposed Use of Grant Funds <br /> The grant funding will be utilized to strengthen the Summer Enrichment Program. <br /> It will expand the curriculum to include the arts and offer six weeks of free academic <br /> programing in the rural northern area of Orange County. The major goal of the program <br /> was to increase student retention of content and skills knowledge and assist in the closing <br /> the achievement gap. The tentative dates of the program are June 19 through July 28, <br /> 2017. <br /> The program will be held at the Cedar Grove Community Center. We have <br /> developed a similar program in the summer, immediately following the grand opening. <br /> The Center provided a five week program in 2016 from June 20 through July 21, 2016. <br /> The program included both male and female students in the elementary,middle school <br /> and high school. The center served 54 students with the highest enrollment for any given <br /> day of twenty-five students and the lowest student enrollment of seven. Enrollment was <br /> impacted by parent prearranged vacations and the Fourth of July Holiday. Participation in <br /> the closing activities included a Magician Presentation and a trip to Sports Plex. <br /> The program included a majority of African American students with interracial <br /> students and three Caucasian students. Students range in age from 6 to 18. The <br /> geographical area of Cedar Grove is very limited in activities and opportunities to <br /> experience cultural activities and diversity. This grant will provide funding to travel and <br /> experience the arts and cultural activities in group setting. The musical component will <br /> increase creativity and expression. Trips will increase awareness and appreciation for the <br /> Arts. An artist has not been selected to lead this wonderful opportunity. The vision is to <br /> bring a Drummer as a resident instructor to explore music, create art projects with an Art <br /> instructor, and develop a Community Choir. I have attached my vita and I have an <br /> abundance of experience with teaching,training teachers and providing leadership as an <br /> Adjunct Professor. The past six months has allowed us to grow and expand on wings. We <br /> trust you will allow the vision to expand. <br /> 2 <br />