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Brayton and Brighton parents press board over second‑grade class sizes; ask for dedicated aide or push‑in services
Summary
Multiple Brayton and Brighton parents told the board that second‑grade classes are operating at 22–23 students, exceeding district guidelines in some cases; parents requested a dedicated classroom aide for core instruction and asked the board to prioritize staffing changes for next year.
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…
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