Arts Education Connection San Diego (AECsd) was established in 1963 as a nonprofit corporation in the State of California and has emerged as a statewide leader in creating outstanding arts-in-education programs.

AECsd selects superior professional musicians, dancers, actors, visual artists, writers, and storytellers who are skilled in communication and standards.

Our purpose is championing that every act of art counts. As a connection between Arts and Education, we show the ripple effect of what art can do for local students.

We believe in the dreams that students, teachers, and administrators have that art fosters, and keeps alive, as well as what dreams we, at AECsd, and our talented professional teaching artists have.

Our focus continues to be ensuring that art leads conversations. We strive for arts in every classroom and believe that arts are essential, learning is critical, and art in learning is transformative.

As a voting member of the corporation, each director of Arts Education Connection has full authority and responsibility to act in accordance with California nonprofit corporation law, meeting standards of conduct described as the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience.

Membership on the Board carries with it obligations to :

• Actively participate in quarterly meetings of AECsd's Board of Directors and the annual retreat.
• Actively participate on at least one Board committee / task force and take on special assignments as necessary.
• Oversee the establishment of agency policies and plans (and review annually) to ensure strong fiscal and operational accountability
• Annually approve and regularly monitor AECsd's budget and fiscal health to ensure prudent financial management and to assure the availability of funds to cover operating costs.
• Attend at least one school or community program per year, in addition to supporting special fundraising and promotional events.
• Give an annual cash gift that is personally meaningful and make a concerted effort to secure additional gifts that support AECsd programs, events, and services.
• Actively seek donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and new board members to maintain and build the strength of the organization
• Keep all non-public board information confidential, including but not limited to contractual negotiations and arrangements, personnel matters, financial information, and proprietary information
• Share one’s passion for the cause with your friends, acquaintances, and the community at large.

Last updated : 2024-05-17