Vapa Foundation

“Reviewed by financial committee and recommended to the board for approval.”

“Executive Director will follow up and collect disclosures on an annual basis.”

“Salary amount for executive director was negotiated at 30 hourly rate times 40 hours per week times 52 weeks per year. During the annual performance review was conducted and reviewed by the board on may. After some deliberation, the board agreed that a 10% raise was earned and approved.”

“Annual performance review is conducted and reviewed by the board.”

“Upon request”

“Upon request”

“Direct Program costs: Rainforest project $157,000 and Musical Instrument Campaign $177,452”

“The purpose of the VAPA Foundation is to enhance the quality of and access to artseducation in the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) via: VAPA EnhancementProgram (VEP): Enabling TK-12 SDUSD teachers to apply for VAPA-related artist residencies, field trips, professional development or materials that go beyond the school budget. Enabling elementary, middle, and high school students from across the district to audition, collaborate, and play together for the community in professional settings. Recognizing the students, teachers, administrators and community members committed to creating, teaching, and supporting arts education. Creating bridges between SDUSD and the host of local artists and organizations committed to transformative arts learning. Using data to target programs PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the VAPA Enhancement Program is to help San Diego Unified SchoolDistrict teachers enhance the quality of and access to arts education not providedfor in a schools budget. The program accepts applications for: artistresidencies, field trips, professional development, and arts equipment ormaterials. Funding for successful applications goes directly to artsorganizations, schools or vendors of equipment or materials.”