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Board hears that some elementary classes could rise to mid-to-high 20s as staff are reassigned
Summary
Trustees heard that combining grades and reassigning classified interventionists will likely raise some class sizes (examples cited around 28 students); district staff said they will assign classified support and monitor transitions to protect student access to supports.
Board members asked whether combined classrooms would have additional adult support after the staffing reductions. The presenter acknowledged some class sizes will increase — trustees referenced figures near 28 students in examples of combined grades — and said the district plans to place classified interventionists into intervention rooms and have teachers co-support transitions where possible.
Agency official described the approach as a mix of sliding staff into roles, using existing teachers who have supported transitions, and prioritizing certain grade-level supports. The presenter said, “Right now, that's the plan,” but added that principals and operations staff may find different arrangements as the transition work continues. Officials emphasized the district’s aim is to preserve access to core instruction and intervention while acknowledging the changes will require active monitoring.
Board members pressed for specifics about room sizes and whether the district had chosen larger classrooms to host combined grades; the presenter said some larger rooms exist and staff are trying to place larger combined classes there. The district will report back with precise student counts and room assignments.
