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Conewago Valley SD recommends adding middle‑school Spanish to ease oversized specials classes
Summary
Superintendent recommended creating a fourth middle‑school specials slot — proposed as a Spanish class — to reduce class sizes, address scheduling issues that have placed the media specialist on a rotating 'wheel,' and respond to community feedback about cultural exposure.
The Conewago Valley School District’s personnel and finance committee continued budget planning with a focus on staffing for 2026–27, including a proposal to add a fourth middle‑school specials position. Superintendent Doctor Perry recommended that the district offer Spanish as the additional special, saying it would provide cultural exposure and help reduce oversized classes.
Perry said the recommendation emerged after the district reviewed alternatives including an English‑certified position, a social‑studies option and STEM offerings. "The recommendation would be a Spanish, but to…
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