A series of parents representing Brayton (and parents citing similar concerns at Brighton) used the public‑comment portion of the meeting to demand relief for second graders in the class of 2036, saying current classes of 22–23 students are larger than peers at other elementary schools and reduce individualized instruction.

Why it matters: parents said increased class size has instructional and behavioral consequences in early grades, where foundational literacy and math instruction are delivered. They asked for immediate push‑in support from reading and math specialists or a dedicated classroom aide during core instruction and urged the board to prioritize staffing decisions for 2026–27.

Speakers and requests

- Amanda Graywolf (Brayton parent) described frequent classroom disruptions last year and said her second‑grader now faces another year in a 22–23 student classroom; she asked the district to speak with teachers and find a solution.

- Sarah Stevenson (Brayton parent) requested immediate support for the class of 2036 and asked the board to consider class‑size history when assigning teachers for 2026–27.

- Scott O’Sullivan (Brayton parent) cited national class‑size statistics and asked for transparency about prior administrative advocacy for additional teachers.

- Multiple other Brayton and Brighton parents asked for a dedicated aide during phonics, literacy and math by January and regular, consistent push‑in support from specialists rather than intermittent, 15‑minute coverage.

Board response and next steps

Superintendent Scott Huff and Vice President Eileen Kelly said they met with parents earlier in the week and will evaluate potential short‑term actions and report back. Operations and curriculum leaders will review available staff allocations and possible push‑in schedules; Vice President Kelly and Superintendent Huff committed to follow up with parents on potential remedies. The board did not take an immediate vote on staffing changes during the meeting.

Attribution

Several named parents spoke during public comment; Superintendent Huff and board members responded and committed to further review.

Provenance

Public comments on class size occurred during the public‑comment section beginning at about 01:48:00 and included multiple speakers who requested immediate classroom supports and long‑term staffing adjustments.