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Board discusses possible Virtual Academy expansion and higher student‑to‑teacher ratios
Summary
Staff described proposals to expand the Birmingham Virtual Academy from its current size to as many as 105 students with an increased student‑teacher ratio (discussed in the range of 32–35:1); board members and staff emphasized the need to preserve student supports and financial sustainability before any growth is approved.
Administrators updated the board on the Birmingham Virtual Academy and possible capacity increases. Staff said the academy’s enrollment cap discussion included increasing capacity to about 105 students and raising the student‑to‑teacher ratio for some sections as part of an operational redesign.
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