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Teachers and students warn of classroom impacts if high‑school science position isn’t refilled
Summary
During the budget public hearing, a Greeley High School teacher and students warned that a retiring science teacher's position may not be refilled, which could force cuts to electives including AP Biology and increase class sizes; district leaders said staffing decisions were based on class-size analysis and attrition policy.
At the MSAD 51 public hearing on the budget April 1, teachers and students urged the board to reconsider a planned reduction of one high‑school science position that would result from natural attrition following a retirement.
Science teacher Andrew Baca told the board he is "concerned" that the loss of the position will reduce lab time, electives and hands‑on experiences (such as the science fair) and will…
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