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I did the budget tool online and got to $50 million in cuts without touching AAP.  I did roll back the later high school start times.  I agree with that initiative in theory, but I think it was very irresponsible of the county to make that change knowing that these budget issues were looming. I also cut things that I felt were least likely to alter the school experience for kids or hurt teachers - I can't recall all the things I cut, but I know there were some things like full time athletic trainers in the high schools and so forth.  
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What did you suggest cutting?

I hope to God that an increase in class sizes does not pass.  Classes are already far too large, and students are suffering because of it.  Adding just one more student may not seem to be a big deal, but it is.  When a class of 32 students may have 8-15 students with LEP needs, 3-5 students with 504 plans, and 3-5 students with IEP's (some of the 504's or IEP's overlap with the LEP needs, of course ), without any second teacher or instructional assistant support, it is [u]very challenging[/u] to meet the needs of all of those students.  Secondary school teachers may have five classes that are similar to the above.  That could equal 160 students for that teacher, many of whom have specialized educational needs.

Class sizes need to be REDUCED, not increased.  I know that won't happen, though.

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