Bridgewater-Raynham district reports staff cuts, high school takes largest hit as class sizes rise

Superintendent Powers told the Bridgewater‑Raynham Regional School Committee on Aug. 20 that the district is "officially off of 1 12 budget," a change that will allow monthly assessments from the towns to resume and permit some previously frozen spending.

The announcement came amid a wide staffing and enrollment briefing that showed net reductions in teaching positions across the district, transfers intended to limit classroom disruption and rising class‑size averages in several schools.

Why it matters: Committee members and the superintendent said the staffing and class‑size shifts will affect instruction starting this school year, particularly in early grades where teachers focus on foundational literacy, and at the high school where the district eliminated many classes.

Powers said the district was able to hire what he described as "17 new educators" but also moved staff internally to cover gaps. He said the budget change lets the district start spending on…