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Superintendent warns board the 5–6 year‑round program may end as enrollment falls
Summary
Superintendent told the board the district is considering discontinuing the 5–6 year‑round calendar at the middle‑school level because student interest and enrollment have dropped substantially; staff said they will proactively communicate with affected teachers, principals and families before final decisions.
The superintendent told the board she has begun direct conversations with year‑round staff and principals because the district is likely to reduce or eliminate the 5–6 year‑round middle‑school program in response to falling enrollment.
She said the decision was not finalized but explained the rationale: when the year‑round program began roughly 14 years ago, cohorts often numbered 75–80 students, which made staffing and program continuity feasible; current cohorts have fallen into the thirties and forties, creating a ‘‘law of diminishing returns’’ for sustaining the program. The superintendent emphasized a priority to protect in‑class student experience and to make cuts as far away from direct classroom instruction as possible.
She described direct outreach this week to affected year‑round teachers and principals and said the district will proactively communicate with staff and families before implementing changes. The superintendent asked the board to expect the item to appear in budget discussions over the next several meetings and stressed sensitivity to staff and community concerns.
No final board action was recorded at the meeting; the superintendent framed the discussion as preliminary and part of longer budget planning.
