In the school board minutes from the February 2012 meeting,
the proposal has been made to increase class size in the upcoming 2nd, 4th,
5th, and 6th grade classes throughout the district. According to Johnson,
reducing the number of teachers by “making use of staff retirement, sections of
these classes can be reduced from 3 teachers to two and be “well within
policy”.
On March 8, Dr Johnson
prepared a chart that shows current class size and proposed increases to
classes across the district. In some cases, the change is from 19-22
students to next year class size of 28-29 students. There are 5 sections
projected to be in the 28-29 students range. There are an additional 5 sections
projected to be in the 26-27 students range.
On April 9, after much public comment, the School Board made a motion to
discuss Class Size. After some discussion, the motion was tabled again. At this
time, the Board has sought out the opinions of parents, educators, and
community members alike.
On April 29, the School Board will again discuss the policy at Jeffrey Mansion
from 2-4pm. Dr. Johnson as an employee of the district must comply with any
changes to the policy by the School Board. Under the current policy, his choice
to increase classes to 29 students per classroom is in compliance. If public
comment demonstrates to the School Board that a reduction in class size to less
than 25 is more desirable, then the Board can change the policy to indicate it.
Please sign your name to the petition and support the smaller class sizes in
Bexley.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 25, 2012
April 24, 2012
The momentum is undeniable. This level of support is exactly what we need to force a change.
Reached 100 supporters
April 23, 2012
6 Comments
My son is in 4th grade and he already struggles to focus when it gets loud. Adding more kids is just setting them up to fail.
THIS IS RIDICULOUS. Why are we cutting staff when the town is growing? Stop trying to save a buck at the expense of our kids education.
Too many bodies in one room. Kids will get lost in the shuffle and behavioral issues will go up. Think about the teachers for once.
Fix this. Don't let them pack our schools like sardines.
We moved to this district specifically for the smaller class sizes. If they change this now it ruins the whole reason we chose to live here.
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In the school board minutes from the February 2012 meeting,
the proposal has been made to increase class size in the upcoming 2nd, 4th,
5th, and 6th grade classes throughout the district. According to Johnson,
reducing the number of teachers by “making use of staff retirement, sections of
these classes can be reduced from 3 teachers to two and be “well within
policy”.
On March 8, Dr Johnson
prepared a chart that shows current class size and proposed increases to
classes across the district. In some cases, the change is from 19-22
students to next year class size of 28-29 students. There are 5 sections
projected to be in the 28-29 students range. There are an additional 5 sections
projected to be in the 26-27 students range.
On April 9, after much public comment, the School Board made a motion to
discuss Class Size. After some discussion, the motion was tabled again. At this
time, the Board has sought out the opinions of parents, educators, and
community members alike.
On April 29, the School Board will again discuss the policy at Jeffrey Mansion
from 2-4pm. Dr. Johnson as an employee of the district must comply with any
changes to the policy by the School Board. Under the current policy, his choice
to increase classes to 29 students per classroom is in compliance. If public
comment demonstrates to the School Board that a reduction in class size to less
than 25 is more desirable, then the Board can change the policy to indicate it.
Please sign your name to the petition and support the smaller class sizes in
Bexley.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 25, 2012
April 24, 2012
The momentum is undeniable. This level of support is exactly what we need to force a change.
Reached 100 supporters
April 23, 2012
6 Comments
29 kids in one room is way too many. there is no way the teachers can give everyone the attention they deserve. keep the classes small please.
My son is in 4th grade and he already struggles to focus when it gets loud. Adding more kids is just setting them up to fail.
THIS IS RIDICULOUS. Why are we cutting staff when the town is growing? Stop trying to save a buck at the expense of our kids education.
Too many bodies in one room. Kids will get lost in the shuffle and behavioral issues will go up. Think about the teachers for once.
Fix this. Don't let them pack our schools like sardines.
We moved to this district specifically for the smaller class sizes. If they change this now it ruins the whole reason we chose to live here.
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29 kids in one room is way too many. there is no way the teachers can give everyone the attention they deserve. keep the classes small please.