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District cites rising class sizes, plans for new teacher time to limit overcrowding
Summary
Trustees heard projections that the current 6th-grade cohort of 35 students will grow to about 44 next year, prompting a proposed new dual-purpose teacher (0.5 social studies / 0.5 science) and discussion of possible elementary-level reductions in future years if enrollment shifts persist.
Presenter (S3) said enrollment projections show a current 6th grade of 35 students and a proposed next-year 6th grade of 44, warning "that is going to be a big group of kids coming into 7th grade next couple of years." The presenter proposed adding a position with dual responsibilities to teach science and social studies across grades 7–9 to keep class sizes down.
Board members discussed the distribution of double classes at lower grades and confirmed two kindergarten sections; trustees and presenters noted that maintaining lower student-to-teacher ratios has produced better outcomes for past cohorts. Presenter (S3) cautioned that demographic shifts may force elementary reductions later if the high-school 'bubble' persists.
The discussion suggested a near-term staffing addition to manage the projected enrollment spike, with monitoring of elementary staffing levels in coming years.
