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Board reviews Contract for Excellence allocations: 42.9 FTE for class-size reduction proposed
Summary
District staff presented the 2026–27 Contract for Excellence allocation plan: 42.9 full-time positions for class-size reduction, 6.05 FTE for time-on-task supports, and 38.5 positions for middle/high school restructuring. Staff clarified these allocations are a reallocation of foundation aid rather than net new state funding.
The board received a presentation on the Contract for Excellence — a required allocation of a portion of Foundation Aid — and how the district proposes to use that funding in 2026–27.
Dr. Thompson explained the funding will support four categories. For class-size reduction the proposal funds 42.9 full-time positions to help keep class sizes at or below 18 students where feasible. Dr. Thompson noted that facilities-planning assumptions (which calculate classroom counts based on larger class sizes) must be reconciled with instructional goals; the district plans to return to the board to discuss policy or contract changes so facilities and state aid calculations align with class-size ambitions.
The presentation also listed 6.05 FTE allocated for "time on task" interventions, positions and supports to supplement regular classroom instruction; a teacher/principal quality category (mentoring and retention supports); and 38.5 positions for middle/high school restructuring to expand access to advanced coursework, CTE and small learning communities (example programs cited: PATHS and Patriot Academy).
Dr. Thompson emphasized that Contract for Excellence is a portion of Foundation Aid, not new money; the district may need to allocate additional dollars to fully fund benefits for newly funded positions as the state phases in the allocation through 2027–28. A public comment link was posted June 26 for 30 days, and the board invited written feedback.
