Arts Performances

Some of the more common groups providing these programs are the Theatre of Youth, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Studio Arena Theatre, Lancaster Opera House, Rockwell Hall Center for the Performing Arts, and the Albright Knox Art Gallery. Please note that other arts activities include individual artists (not employed by the district) who provide arts services. Included within this service are artists who might serve as consultants for a high school or middle school musical (i.e., choreographer, lighting designer, set designer). Other activities may also be provided.

All programs must meet the New York State Standards of Learning.

The school district will be responsible to:

• Ensure that funds are available for Arts in Education programming either through initial participation or a cross-contract.
• Select programs that meet the NYS Learning Standards.
• Submit a Request Form six weeks prior to the date of the scheduled program. The request MUST be an original document signed by the district IDAB Administrator.
• Notify BOCES of any changes in the scheduled program in a timely manner.
• Verify in writing (e-mail) that the program took place after the event.

The Erie 1 BOCES Arts in Education Department is available to assist both districts and artists through the process and will be responsible to:

• Verify that funds are available for the requested program.
• Create and send a contract (either SPC, IEA, or PO) to the performer along with any other necessary paperwork and instructions for completion.
• Determine if the performer is required to be fingerprinted.
• Submit the signed SPC or IEA for Board Approval.
• Obtain an invoice from the performer.
• Obtain an "okay to pay" from the school after the performance takes place.
• Submit the approved contract, invoice, and "okay to pay," to Accounting for payment.