Item C26
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 19, 2000
DIVISION: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
BULK ITEM: YES
DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to submit a grant application to Monroe Council of the Arts. This grant will allow
for storytelling performances at all 5 Monroe County Libraries and storytelling workshops for children at the Monroe
County Library in Key West.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Library received this notice of the grant after the November BOCC meeting deadline. We
are requesting after the fact approval.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None on this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
TOTAL COST: $1,000
BUDGETED: N/A
COST TO COUNTY: -0- (Approx. 10 hrs. of staff time only)
REVENUE PRODUCING: YES
ONE TIME GRANT AMOUNT: $1,000
APPROVED BY: County Attorney N/A
OMB/Purchasing N/A
Risk Management N/A
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL
To Follow
Not Required
DOCUMENTATION: Included
AGENDA ITEM #
1.(,2C,
DISPOSITION:
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT SUMMARY
Grant Name:
Artists in Schools
Date: 12/10/
Grant Period: January - March 2000
Funding Agency: Monroe Council of the Arts Corporation
Application Deadline: 11/30/99
Storytelling Performances at all 5 Monroe County Libraries pl s
Pro'ect Descri tion: stor~telling wor~shops for chi~dren ~t K:y West Headqu?rters ibrary.
GRANT COSTS
Total Project Cost: $1000.00 Grant: 2@ $500.00 Match: None
(Grant funds include administrative costs)
ESTIMATED ONGOING COST: $ 200.00 (Not included in dollar value above)
Approximately 10 hours of administrative .support ... . " .
For: frnm Sr 'i h In. Ka ren J~nsen (eg. maintenance, utilities, Janitorial, sa lanes, etc.)
GRANT REVIEW
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Comments:
OMS FORM Revised 1/23/96
Artists in ScliooCs
A grant program of the Monroe Council of the Arts
funded in part by Florida "State of the Arts" license tag revenues,
Artists in ScliooCs
Invites writers, historians, visual and performing artists into the classroom.
Encourages teachers and artists to design creative projects together to enhance
the existing curriculum.
Is for K-12 teachers and artists in Monroe County public and private schools
Awards $300 - $500 per grant for artists' services and materials.
Goals
To learn about an art form or historical or cultural tradition
To experience a new process
To observe a professional artist as a role model
To work directly with an artist or historian
Student Objectives
Increase knowledge of the art form
Be able to demonstrate skills or techniques
Increase one's sense of accomplishment and self-confidence
Enhance one's powers of perception and creative communication
Postmark deadline is Nov. 30.1999
Artists in Schools Grant: Laurie Baratta, Storyteller
A. Description of Project:
], Outline or Description of Activities:
Laurie Baratta, Storyteller, will provide a storytelling concert at the Monroe County May
Hill Russell Public Library (Key West) in January or February 2000, This performance
will be aimed specifically at elementary school children in grades 3 - 5 and their parents
or caregivers although other children will also be welcome. In addition to the concert,
Ms, Baratta will also conduct storytelling workshops for interested children both at the
library and at a local elementary school during February 2000.
2. Goals and Curriculum Enhancement:
To introduce children to the art of storytelling through the observance of a professional
storyteller in performance, as well as to encourage children to learn their own story to tell
to an audience by attending storytelling workshops,
Storytelling teaches both speaking and listening skills, which are vital for success in
many aspects of life,
Observing a professional storyteller in action builds listening skills, stimulates inventive
thinking, develops an appreciation of other people, places and cultures and increases
appreciation and enjoyment of the performing arts.
Learning to tell a story oneself improves expressive language skills. Children will work
together in small groups with adult leadership, learning collaborative skills as well as the
art of constructive criticism. Practicing timing, articulation, and expression can help
children become more effective communicators.
3. Number and ages of students involved:
Approximately 80 people can be expected to attend the storytelling concert at the Public
Library, Glynn Archer Elementary School's two 4th grade classes (approximately 60
children) will participate in two-session storytelling workshops at their school followed
by a chance to perform for other children and adults. Phyllis Pope, Library Media
Manager, will act as contact person at the school. There will also be a storytelling
workshop held at the Public Library for interested children in grades 3 and up (15
children maximum).
4. Preparation for Artist's Visits:
Children's Librarian will visit 3 - 5 grade students at their schools to introduce the art of
oral storytelling and encourage participation in the programs. Program will also be
5, Follow-up Activities and Evaluation:
Children who have participated in the workshops will be encouraged to tell their story to
an audience at the Public Library during the Library's regularly scheduled Family Hour
program on Saturday mornings, as well as to younger students at their school.
The Children's Librarian will informally conduct evaluation by soliciting feedback from
participants, teachers, and parents, and she will be in charge of submitting the final report
and providing press releases.
B. Budget/Cost of Project
Artist fees: $500,00 (flat fee)
C. Artist Resume: attached
D. Artist References:
Donna Bosold, Branch Manager
Key Largo Library
101485 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 451-2396
Teresa Beltranena, Children's Programming Assistant
Big Pine Key Library
213 Key Deer Blvd.
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 289-6303
Joyce Ann Wlodarczyk
Gifted and Talented Enrichment Specialist
Onteora Central School District
P.O. Box 599
Phoenicia, NY 12464
(914) 688-5580
Laurie Baratta
Storyteller
Public Performances
Festivals
Connecticut Storytelling Festival (April 2000)
Hudson Valley Storytelling Festival
Ole Catskill Summer Festival
Oneonta Storytelling Festival
Tellabration!: A Worldwide Storytelling Event
Woodstock Renaissance Faire
Libraries
(This is a listing of 1999 performances. All libraries in NY unless otherwise noted.)
Arlington Branch Library (Poughkeepsie)
Big Pine Key Library (FL)
Cannon Free Library (Delhi)
Chappaqua Library
Deer Park Public Library
Dover Plains Library
Franklin Free Library
Hudson Library
Key Largo Library (FL)
Kingston Area Library
Morton Memorial Library (pine Hill)
Phoenicia Library
Port Jervis Library
Skene Memorial Library (Fleischmanns)
Stone Ridge Library
Woodstock Library
Radio
WJFF-Radio Catskill (Serving the Catskills, NY and Northeast PA): Performing guest for
Community Voices (Storytelling program celebrating National Storytelling Week); Hosted
Making Waves (Interview with Mohawk storyteller and educator Kay Olan-Rotzler); Role
of Wolf in The Wolf and Its Shadows (Radio play),
W AMC-Northeast Public Radio (Serving parts of NY, MA, VT, and CT): Performing
guest for WAMC Storytelling Festival (Live broadcast).
69 Birch Creek Road, Pine Hill, New York 12465 (914) 254-5472
Laurie Baratta
page 2
Workshops and Residencies
An Introduction to Storytelling
Flying on the Wings of Our Words: The Creative Process Through Storytelling
The Hero's Journey
Journey to Lands Old and New: Telling Our Family Stories
Stories We Brought WIth Us: Storytelling for Improved Literacy in the ESL Classroom
We All Join In!: Storytelling Activities for the Pre-K to Grade 2 Classroom (teacher
training)
Education
B.A. in Romance Languages and Literatures, University of Chicago, 1991.
Universite de Paris X Nanterre - French Literature studies, 1991-1992.
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Librarian's
T~~(I,j!l~ Name Karen Jensen
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Name of School Monroe County May Hill Russell Public Library
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Artists in Schools: "Story Tell-abration"
A, Description oj Project:
], Outline and Description oj Activities:
Laurie Baratta, Storyteller, will provide storytelling concerts for children at the four
Monroe County Public Library branch libraries located in Big Pine Key, Marathon,
Islamorada, and Key Largo during January - March 2000. "Story Tell-abration" invites
listeners to sing, dance and howl along with "Story Laurie" on a journey of stories and
songs from around the world,
2, Goals and Curriculum Enhancement:
To introduce children to the art of storytelling through the observance of a professional
storyteller in performance,
Observing a professional storyteller in action builds listening skills, stimulates inventive
thinking, develops an appreciation of other people, places and cultures and increases
appreciation and enjoyment of the performing arts.
3. Number and Ages oj Students Involved:
Emphasis will be on reaching school aged children in grades K - 8, but their younger
siblings and caregivers would also be welcome. Potentially 370 Monroe County
residents would be served,
4, PreparationJor artist's visits:
Karen Jensen, Senior Librarian, will coordinate the project in the four branch libraries,
Library staff will visit elementary schools to introduce the art of storytelling and
encourage attendance at the "Story Tell-abration" concerts. Programs will also be
publicized in local media and school newsletters,
5, Follow-up activities and evaluationlfinal report:
Libraries will display books and media on storytelling to satisfy children's interest and to
provide sources for individual learning. Karen Jensen will informally conduct evaluation
by soliciting feedback from children, library staff and other participants, and she will be
in charge of submitting the final report and providing press releases.
B. Budget/Cost oj Project
1. Artists Fees: $500.00 (flat fee)
C. Artists resume: attached
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Name of School
School Address 700 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040
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S hoolTel b (305) 292-3595 (305) 294-1673
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L ~rar~recai\'r's Norma Kul a .
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