Read the following scenario:

a school board in a small community makes a decision to cut the school district’s theater program. many parents and students believe that theater is an important part of the educational process. a coalition of parents and students approaches the city council and asks the council members to support the establishment of a community theater program.

the group proposes that the city council pay half of the start-up costs for the community theater and submit a grant to the national arts council for the rest of the funds. the group also wants the council to hire an arts director for the community.

which of the following outcomes is most likely to happen in this scenario?

the council will vote to pay the entire cost of starting a community theater, as well as approve the hiring of an arts director.
the council will suggest that the council pursue other fundraising options before voting to pay half of the start-up costs.
the council will authorize the theater group to form and pursue a grant, but they will not pay for the program or hire an arts director.
the council will not approve the formation of a community theater group, but will demand that the school district reinstate their theater program.