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Board members ask for more data on certification, staffing and timing ahead of vote
Summary
Board members acknowledged divergent public testimony and requested clearer data on teacher certification, staffing and transition timing; some urged caution and additional community engagement before deciding on the 5–6 proposal.
After public comment, several board members said they had heard both strong support and strong concerns and asked administrators for more specific plans. A board member requested that staffing tables be provided in a larger font for review; others emphasized teacher-certification questions and the need to understand how many educators are qualified to teach in a 5–6 intermediate configuration.
Board member Darla and others urged patience, suggesting a "let's wait" option rather than an immediate yes/no, and asked administrators to provide impact studies, alternative options and additional outreach so the board could make an informed decision. Superintendent Shaw reiterated that administration had been listening to community input and that information had been provided to the board in advance via the board briefs.
