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Veteran teacher warns of large class sizes and cuts to support positions
Summary
A 20‑year district teacher said two STEM teachers were not replaced, class sizes had risen to 36–37 students, and positions such as the Science TOSA and site technology lead were eliminated without clear communication, leaving teachers frustrated and seeking transparency.
Carolyn Vaughn, a 20‑year employee at John Glenn High School, told the board that a chemistry teacher and a physics teacher "retired and one was not invited back," and that no replacements had been hired. She said students have been without teachers since the start of the year and that class sizes have grown.
"Currently, I have a class size of 36 and 37 students," Vaughn said, adding that the district eliminated a Science TOSA position and a site technology lead role without explaining how the work will be covered. She said staff were not given emails or timelines and that the changes have left teachers without clarity on who will assume responsibilities.
Why this matters: Vaughn argued that the eliminated positions and unfilled vacancies reduce instructional supports and create operational burdens on remaining staff. She urged the board to explain the district's vision for replacing support systems and to improve internal communication with long‑serving employees.
