District to seek elementary class-size waiver for 2026-27

What happened

The board work study agenda proposes authorizing the superintendent to prepare, sign, and submit a state waiver application for elementary campuses exceeding the 22:1 class-size ratio, including campuses that could exceed it due to enrollment growth during 2026-27.

Why it matters to families

A class-size waiver signals that some elementary campuses are operating above the state-mandated student-teacher ratio, which can affect instructional quality and signals capacity pressure from district growth.

The evidence

Agenda item 6.6: 'Discuss and consider Board approval for the superintendent to prepare, sign, and submit a waiver application to the State Commissioner of Education for elementary school campuses that exceed the allowable class size of 22:1, in addition to campuses that could potentially exceed the ratio due to increased enrollment during the 2026 - 2027 school year.'

The source