Student numbers have been dropping consistently for the past three years at Acme School.  Fewer students mean fewer dollars available to hire staff.  Working with the teachers’ union and district guidelines, we do our best to create classes with a balance of students.  This year, we did not have enough students to maintain our ¾ combination or a second Kindergarten class.  When there are not enough students enrolled to create another class, the district has several ways to provide support for larger classes.   

This year it was determined that our 1st– 4th Grade classes were all eligible for class load support.  The district allocated specific funds to Acme.  The affected teachers determined what would best help them in the classroom.  This year Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Murray selected the purchase of a document camera and projector for each of their classrooms.  Mrs. Ebert, Mrs. Bruntil and Mrs. Hubbert have decided to add para-educator time to support students in the classroom.  In all decisions the teachers considered the specific needs of their students and how best to support the learning for the remainder of the school year.