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ATTACHMENT 4 f <br /> Elementary Class Size Changes <br /> The state budget includes a provision that significantly lowers required class size averages and <br /> maximums in Grades K-3. The legislation requires implementation to occur in 2017-18. If implemented, <br /> this will have a profound effect on elementary school capacity throughout the county (and state). It will <br /> also have a significant budget impact. The K-3 funded ratio is currently about 4 students below the <br /> average class size maximum of 21 and has been below the average maximum for several years. The <br /> district has staffed K-3 classrooms based on an average of 21 students. The difference between the <br /> funded ratio and the average ratio has been used to fund non-classroom teachers, such as art, music, <br /> and PE. Implementing 2017-18 requirements would necessitate additional local expenditures as the <br /> funds would be limited to classroom teachers to meet the reduced averages. Additional budget would <br /> be needed to fund aforementioned non-classroom teachers and teacher supplements for the additional <br /> teaching positions. <br /> An overview of the changes is provided below, followed by the local capacity impact. <br /> 2016-17 Class Sizes <br /> Funded Max Average Class Size Max Individual Class Size <br /> Kindergarten 1:18 1:21 1:24 <br /> Grade 1 1:16 1:21 1:24 <br /> Grades 2-3 1:17 1:21 1:24 <br /> 2017-18 Class Sizes <br /> Funded Max Average Class Size Max Individual Class Size <br /> Kindergarten 1:18 1:18 1:21 <br /> Grade 1 1:16 1:16 1:19 <br /> Grades 2-3 1:17 1:17 1:20 <br />