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Board changes noncore class-size wording to 26–30, requires approvals for smaller classes
Summary
The board approved changing the noncore-program class-size designation from 'variable' to an explicit 26–30 range, with any noncore classes under 26 requiring superintendent and assistant superintendent approval.
The Big Lake Public School District board approved a revision to the district’s class-size language for noncore programs, replacing the term "variable" with a fixed range of 26 to 30 students and adding a caveat that any noncore class size below 26 must be approved by the superintendent and assistant superintendent.
A board member moved the change during the meeting; it was seconded and passed by voice vote. Administration said the change primarily standardizes terminology and does not necessarily increase class sizes systemwide; it establishes parameters that allow administrators to approve exceptions for safety or programmatic reasons.
The revision will be memorialized in the board policy document and shared with building administrators to ensure consistent application; the board noted some safety-sensitive placements will still require smaller class sizes and that those exceptions will follow the stated approval process.
