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Sheldon ISD staff report rising PK–5 class sizes; district to use after‑school staff and federal funds to avoid new hires
Summary
District staff reported several PK–5 classrooms exceeding the district’s 22:1 guideline under its District of Innovation and described transfers of EC/A teachers, a posted teaching position at Garrett, and use of after‑school staff paid with federal ESSER/Title I funds to provide in‑class support.
District staff presented an update on prekindergarten through fifth‑grade class sizes and said several classrooms are above the district’s 22:1 target, a condition allowed under the district’s District of Innovation (DOI) plan when reported to the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Dixon, who delivered the report, said the DOI permits exceeding a 22:1 ratio but requires board notification and a local plan to support classrooms that exceed it. She said classrooms at multiple campuses—Garrett, Monahan, Shellen, Sheldon Lake and others—have sections with 22–25…
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