Financial and Staffing Implications of Reorganization Options 1.0 Introduction: Context for Reorganization Our school district is actively exploring several reorganization options designed to achieve significant cost savings and enhance operational efficiencies. As we navigate evolving budgetary realities, it is imperative to consider structural changes that will allow us to allocate resources most effectively while continuing to provide a high-quality education for all students. This summary provides a clear and accessible overview of the staffing and financial considerations of the four key reorganization proposals for community review. The following sections will first explain the foundational assumptions regarding class sizes that underpin all proposals. Subsequently, we will detail and compare each of the four reorganization options, providing a transparent look at the financial and staffing implications of each path forward. 2.0 The Foundation: Understanding the Class Size Models Any district reorganization plan is built upon a specific staffing model, which directly impacts the number of classroom teachers and, consequently, average class sizes. The administration considered four distinct models, each resulting in a different number of classroom section reductions. For the purposes of planning and financial projection, one model has been selected as the basis for the scenarios presented in this document.
CLASS SIZE GUIDELINES
CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR
2025-26 (OCT 1)
Guideline
Sections
Enrollment
Avg Size
K
18-20
17
322
18.9
1
18-20
16
306
19.1
2
20-22
17
368
21.6
3
20-22
16
350
21.9
4
22-24
17
380
22.4
5
22-24
17
353
20.8
6
22-24
17
384
22.6
117
2463
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