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Fayetteville-Manlius reports 4,225 students, kindergarten growth and staffing challenges

Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District Board of Education · September 17, 2024
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Summary

District enrollment stands at 4,225 (down 37 from last year) with kindergarten up 22 to 281; administrators reported 30 new hires, 97 teaching assistants, and ongoing recruitment challenges in high-need positions while asking the board to consider longitudinal class-size study and capacity planning.

Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District presented its annual statistical enrollment and staffing report at the Sept. 9 board meeting, showing a total district enrollment of 4,225 students (a decrease of 37 from the prior year) while kindergarten enrollment increased by 22 to 281.

Lisa Wade, who delivered the report, said the snapshot (data pulled Sept. 9) shows the district hired 30 teaching and ancillary staff this year — up from 23 last year — and made 27 probationary appointments. She said 86% of the newly hired teachers hold master’s degrees, the incoming…

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