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Civic Cultural Commission Page 2 Minutes of June 4, 1998 supporting the school curriculum in the three schools currently involved in this program: Orion, John Gill and Taft. Taft School presented "West Side Story" which represented a unification among various races. Kollage would like to increase the program by two additional schools (Roosevelt and Selby Lane) for a total grant request of 55,360.00. -Kollage School for the Arts, NOTES (NO Tin EarS) Henry Use stated Kollage has hired a staff person to work directly with the schools and scheduling performances. Mr. Use schedules groups with the musicians union for one performance per school. He explained that teacher training is now covered by the Redwood City Education Foundation which feeds into other programs. Total Kollage request S 14,660.00. -Peninsula Center Stage Peter Bliznick spoke regarding the history of Peninsula Center Stage .(PCS), Fox Theater Productions since 1993; S 1,500,000 in arts program expenditures, over 100,000 visitors, 800 volunteers and 18 productions consisting of 200 performances. He indicated that the theater was embarking on an experiment with Redwood City Court School, had participated in their Career Day, playwright mentoring program, and had made donations of S 1,800 in tickets, gifts to non-profits to use for auctions, etc. Mr. Bliznick stated PCS is ready to embark upon corporate sponsorship program to help underwrite their performances; PCS plans to acknowledge the Cultural Commission as a sponsor of their activities. Mr. Bliznick stated the total PCS budget is $339,000 and the Commission's grant would help pay for the royalties costs. Last year royalties costs were 537,000; the requested 533,500 is 8.9% of total budget. Commissioner Distefano expressed her concern about the size of the acknowledgment the Cultural Commission receives from PCS. Mr. Bliznick noted that the size of the acknowledgment was the same as for all other donors. He noted Redwood City giving by individuals is half of what Palo Alto gives; although Redwood City giving increased this year by 53,500. Chairperson Ball inquired about developing a program to work with youth in the community. She suggested having historic tours and field trip visits as in previous years. -Redwood City Education Foundation Mary Hall Ross and Chris Preimesberger spoke about the S 10,000 in funding received last year from the Commission and that is was the keystone to the Foundation's second year of operation. This year's grant request is for funding of a second grade music program. Mr. Preimesberger reviewed the history of the Foundation for the Commission; which started with one music teacher; and currently reaches hundreds of students in the district. He also spoke about the impact of the program on schools and the joy it brings to the students. Ms. Ross stated the Redwood City School District is increasing its support of the program and the need to grow the program to the 4`h grade. Instrumental music is provided in the 5`h grade.