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Board approves revised school‑level staffing ratios to address 2025‑26 budget shortfall
Summary
Marion County School Board approved updates to K–12 school staffing ratios for 2025‑26, raising several class size bands as a measure to absorb budget cuts while preserving staff positions.
The Marion County School Board approved revised school‑level staffing ratios for the 2025‑26 school year on Tuesday as part of the district’s response to a budget shortfall.
The change increases pupil‑to‑teacher ratios at multiple grade bands and adjusts paraprofessional guidelines for special programs; board members characterized the step as a less‑harmful alternative to widespread layoffs.
Assistant superintendent Maria Morant…
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