The Round Rock ISD “Council of the Arts” is an advisory board that consists of community arts partners, arts industry members, Round Rock ISD students, teachers, parents and administrators. The officers for the organization include a chairperson, co-chairperson, secretaries and ex officio members.
The advisory board functions to provide advice, guidance, support and advocacy for the visual and performing arts programs in the Round Rock Independent School District.
- to expand the visual and performing arts program
- provide curriculum and teacher training
- assist with obtaining funds for students and programs
- raise awareness for prospective students and families
- secure student internships and scholarships
provide in-kind contributions to the visual and performing arts program that are used to advance the mission and vision, including but not limited to:
- volunteer time spent working on advisory board objectives
supplies, equipment aligned with the course curriculum - provide conference passes, tickets to events aligned with course curriculum
- share web-based links and resources relating to visual and performing arts
facilitate networking with other industry professionals - assist with experiential learning activities for all visual and performing arts students; bridging the gap between the classroom, and the “real world”
- advocate for facilities that promote excellence in visual and performing arts programming and learning
The primary objective of the Advisory Board is to support the following goals of the visual and performing arts programs for Round Rock ISD:
- Prepare visual and performing arts students through course work and related experiential education for success in higher education, their careers and in life.
- Provide internships for visual and performing arts program students.
- Provide training and professional development opportunities for teachers.
- Provide and solicit assistance from the business community in funding the visual and performing arts programs.
- Enlist the expertise of individuals in the industry to assist with development and evaluation of curriculum, student selection, scholarships and internships.
- Advocate on behalf of the visual and performing arts programs.