SUPPLEMENTAL MUSIC LESSON
PROGRAM
The Plano Supplemental Music Lesson Program is
offered as an enrichment to the 6th through 12th grade
music program instruction, provided by private contractors. These lessons are designed to utilize the
characteristic literature and exercises of the instrument or voice, rather than
to rehearse the music a student will be performing in his or her school
organization.
Lessons are offered to interested students, on their
home campus, either before or after school, or during one music class period
per week for approximately 25 minutes.
The cost per lesson is set district-wide and adjusted periodically in
accordance with local market factors.
Participation in these supplemental lessons is
optional. Students who elect not to
participate in supplemental lessons will not be penalized in anyway related to
their music class activities. All
students will have access to supplemental lessons. Students and parents interested in
supplemental music lessons should contact their campus director.
Information for Parents &
Students
Information for Private Music
Contractors
Student's
Responsibility to the Private Music Contractor:
1. Be fully prepared for each lesson.
2. Follow guidelines pertaining to
absenteeism.
3. Provide documentation of required
practice time each week.
4. Supply method books and other materials
as required by the private teacher.
5. Participate in all activities required
as a condition of private study.
Lesson
Location and Scheduling:
Lessons during the day will be taught in the school
the student attends.
Lessons will be scheduled by the band, choir, or
orchestra director of each school for the students in the program who desire to
participate. Lessons will be twenty-five
minutes in length.
These lessons may be scheduled during the student's
band/choir/orchestra class, lunch hour, and before or after school. No lessons will be scheduled during non-music
classes.
It will be the responsibility of the student to
notify his/her supplemental music instructor at least twenty-four hours in
advance if a lesson is to be cancelled unless, of course, a serious emergency
arises. This courtesy is also the
responsibility of the supplemental music instructor if he/she must cancel a
lesson.
The school directors will aid the student in advising
the private music contractor of concerts, programs, holidays, etc., which would
result in any interruption of the regular lesson schedule.
Financial
Implications:
Guidelines from the Texas Education Agency, allow
supplemental music teachers to be paid directly by students or parents. Checks from individuals for student lessons
should be made out to the individual contractor. Private music contractors are responsible for
all matters related to billing and collection of fees for lessons.
Enrollment:
Enrollment by the students in the supplemental music
lesson program is on a completely voluntary basis. School music directors will not put any undue
pressure on students to take supplemental music lessons. Termination of lessons by the student, private
music contractor, or organization director will be accomplished by written notice
to the student or teacher and the campus director.
Private music contractors are assigned as requested
by the student, if possible. In some
cases, individual schedules will not allow the requested contractor to serve a
particular student or campus. Questions
concerning assignment of supplemental music teachers should be directed to your
student's band, choir, or orchestra director.
Questions concerning lesson dates and times, or number of lessons
taught, should be directed to your student's private music contractor.
Individuals
interested in serving as an Independent Music Contractor in Plano ISD are
interviewed and screened by the Senior High School directors in their program
area.
Initial Program Contacts:
|
Program |
Campus |
Contact |
Phone |
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Band |
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469-752-9238 |
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469-752-9398 |
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469-752-9838 |
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Choir |
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469-752-9241 |
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469-752-9430 |
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469-752-9841 |
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Orchestra |
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469-752-9237 |
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469-752-9396 |
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469-752-9842 |
Independent
Music Contractor Clearance Procedures
To be eligible to teach in Plano ISD schools, an
individual must be on the official cleared list of Independent Music
Contractors on file in the Plano ISD Fine Arts Office. Following a successful interview/audition
with one or more of the senior high school directors listed above, the
individual will receive a packet of information and required forms.
Requirements for clearance (application, insurance,
fee, and badge) outlined below.
Music
Contractors must submit the following application paperwork:
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Volunteer/Contracted Services Criminal History Check (Campus
Code is 862).
Music Contractors must obtain professional liability
insurance.
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The liability insurance offered by TMEA meets district requirements;
other insurance policies will have to be cleared through the Risk Management
Office. The TMEA application form and instructions are available on-line at www.tmea.org .
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It is recommended that contractors apply by July 1, so that individuals will be
insured, verified, and cleared to teach by the first day of school.
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Contractors are responsible for tracking the insurance
processing. If using TMEA, Plano ISD
must receive verification directly from
TMEA that the individual has liability insurance to complete this portion of
the clearance process.
Music Contractors must pay
the following school building fees:
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There is a $25 building fee for each semester—fall, spring,
and summer.
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The fall semester fee is due after the contractor have been
cleared to teach. This $25 payment must
be paid on the day the individual picks up their contractor badge (see below).
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The spring semester fee is due by in mid January, and the
summer fee is due on the first date of facility usage.
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As an incentive, contractors may submit a payment combining
both semester building usage fees and receive the discounted rate of $40.00.
Music Contractors must
obtain a badge to wear on campuses:
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When the independent music contractor has been cleared to
teach, the Fine Arts Department will notify them directly. At that time,
individuals may pick up a letter that will authorize the Security Department to
issue your independent contractor badge.
Information on the forms submitted is for Fine Arts
office use only. Once an individual has been cleared to teach, their name,
address, e-mail address, and the instruments being taught will be submitted to
the directors at all Plano ISD middle schools, high schools, and senior highs.
Independent music contractors receive payment
directly from their students and are responsible for all billing and
collection. The lesson rate is set district-wide and adjusted periodically in
accordance with local market factors.