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Teachers, parents press PVP USD board to address rising class sizes and support staff pay

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Board of Education · March 26, 2026
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Summary

Multiple teachers, PTA leaders and parents urged the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified board to lower growing elementary class sizes, preserve tech-aid and support staff roles, and align teacher pay with neighboring districts to retain experienced educators.

On March 25 several teachers and parents used public‑comment time at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified board meeting to press the district to act on class size and compensation concerns.

Christina Lloyd, a first‑grade teacher and district alum, said class sizes have grown from about 20:1 to 24:1 and in some cases to 28:1 or higher and that one fourth‑grade class in her school reached…

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