b'SPECIAL THANKSBOSTON ARTS ACADEMY (BAA) is the citys only public high school for the visual and performing arts. BAA provides a diverse student body, a majority of whom come from low-income families, access to a college-preparatory arts and academic education not otherwise available to them. Our mission is to prepare a community of aspiring artists-scholars-global citizens to be successful in their college or professional careers and to be engaged members of their communities. Our innovative arts and academic curriculum yields impressive results.Anne R. Clark, Head of School,and the Boston Arts AcademyDeans, Faculty and StaffBoston Arts Academy Board of TrusteesMyran Parker-Brass, Chair William McLaughlinKrystal Banfield, Vice Chair Lisa-Maria MehtaRobert Chambers, Vice Chair Catherine MorrisSonya Alleyne Nicole MullenNancy Bauer Linda NathanTrayce Booth Mary ReganMichael Bradley Barbara RodriguezKelly Brilliant Stephanie Rodriguez-RuizCarole Charnow Richard RudmanLing-Se Chesnakas Noah SchneidermanAnne Clark, Ex Officio Kathy SharplessDenella Clark, Ex Officio Kay Sloan, Lifetime TrusteeShaumba-Yandje Dibinga Dan Sullivan, (BAA 03)Sandra Gordon, Lifetime Trustee Jim SuppleCecilia Mendez Katie UmileDenella J. Clark, President & CEO,and the Staff of the Boston Arts Academy FoundationCITY OF BOSTON Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Office of the Mayor SuperintendentMichelle WuBoston School CommitteeJeri Robinson, Chairperson Xyra Mercer, Student RepresentativeMichael ONeill, Vice Chairperson Rafaela Polanco GarciaDr. Stephen AlkinsElizabeth Sullivan, Executive Secretary Brandon Cardet-HernandezQuoc TranLorena Lopera'