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Bridgewater–Raynham officials say class‑size crisis is hurting instruction as superintendent outlines budget shortfall
Summary
Superintendent Powers presented survey and school-visit findings showing sharply higher class sizes and staffing losses at the high school; committee members warned teachers are burning out and urged joint town action on the FY27 budget and capital priorities.
Superintendent Powers told the Bridgewater–Raynham Regional School Committee on Dec. 17 that the district faces significant staffing and class-size pressures that are already affecting instruction and extracurricular access.
Powers summarized feedback gathered from roughly 50 students and multiple staff groups and showed examples of overcrowded classrooms, including a staff‑reported instance of “43 students in one of my classes,” which he presented as part of the district’s survey findings. He said the high school is down “20 plus positions”…
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