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Options to Implement Class Size Ratios <br /> B. Options still being explored: <br /> 1. Suspend the Certificate of Adequate Public Schools (CAPS) test for <br /> the elementary school level for a specified period of time (short- <br /> term solution) <br /> i. Coincide with Pre-K capacity discussions and decisions (Pre-K use of space <br /> within schools further decrease capacity for K-5, so effective capacity vs. SAPFO <br /> regulated capacity is lower than actual). <br /> i i. Continue to issue CAPS for tracking purposes, but building permits will not be <br /> denied when capacity is met <br /> iii. Recommended at the October 18 School Collaboration meeting <br /> iv. This is not an emergency situation even with class size reductions, lower <br /> capacity does not create a CAPS deferral until 2026-27. <br /> 2. Discontinue the Certificate of Adequate Public Schools (CAPS) test <br /> for both districts. (short-term solution) <br /> 3. Fund the construction of a "school swing space" (mid-term solution) <br />