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Bedford principals report full‑day kindergarten staffing and enrollment plans; reconfiguration raises cost concerns
Summary
Principals told the board they have added sections and shifted staff to support full‑day kindergarten; the board discussed transportation, class‑size triggers and a proposal to reconfigure elementary grades but staff analysis showed the reconfiguration would likely increase, not reduce, costs because of added busing and special‑education needs.
Bedford School District principals and administrators briefed the School Board on May 19 about full‑day kindergarten enrollments, staffing plans and options for grade reconfiguration. School leaders said they are staffing to the district’s enrollment triggers and that a planned reconfiguration of elementary grades would not yield immediate savings once transportation and special‑education requirements are included.
Enrollment and staffing: Principals Molly McCarthy (Bridal Brook), the principal identified as "Phil" (Memorial), and others reported the district is adding sections where enrollments have met board thresholds. McCarthy and Phil told the board their buildings have been approved for an additional fourth kindergarten section…
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