Teachers from Reiki urged smaller, more nuanced class-size limits that account for multilingual learners and IEPs. Superintendent Dr. Ryan Scallon presented three data tools and modeled scenarios showing sizable staffing and budget impacts; the committee will gather school-leader input before voting on a draft IIB policy.

Board members express concerns over increasing class sizes to 32 despite budget constraints.

Committee discusses potential policy for target class sizes amid budget constraints.

Administration reported class-size averages across elementary, middle and high schools and described the mechanics of balancing enrollment and sibling placement; several elementary grades exceed policy thresholds at individual schools and West High School has multiple core classes above 25 students.

At a Jan. 27 budget study session, LESD administration outlined a package of budget levers—calendar/furlough days, caps on special-ed contracted services, stipend shifts, printer contracts and class-size changes—that together approach the district’s $3–4 million reduction target; the board requested more granular modeling and guardrails.