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Teachers, parents and students urge Litchfield board to reject proposed class-size increases and cuts

Litchfield Elementary School District (4281) Governing Board · January 28, 2026
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Summary

During public comment at the Jan. 27 special meeting, teachers, parents and students urged the Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board to abandon proposals to increase class sizes, cut planning days and reduce stipends—arguing those moves would harm instruction, safety and teacher retention.

At a special meeting of the Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board Jan. 27, a steady stream of teachers, parents and students urged the board to reject proposed budget changes that would increase class sizes and trim school-level supports.

Leanne Migrae, a 17-year LESD teacher, said one proposal would save "approximately $579,000 by cutting some work days," but warned those days are used for "planning, collaboration, training, and preparing lessons that directly benefit our students." She added that proposed cuts to printers and ink would shift costs and…

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