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Board declines to add second-grade teacher after debate over class sizes and supports
Summary
After extended public comment and board discussion about second‑grade class sizes and available support staff, the Jersey Shore Area School District board decided not to hire an additional teacher for 2025–26 and approved personnel items listed on the agenda.
Bob Fox, a resident and former teacher, urged the board during public comment to hire an additional second‑grade teacher, citing Pennsylvania Department of Education recommendations and district enrollment figures; he argued an extra teacher would reduce class sizes and help intensive reading instruction.
Superintendent Dr. Christopher Ulmer presented four options the district considered for the impacted school (add a teacher; add a pair…
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