District plans four fewer teaching jobs as classes shrink

What happened

On February 10, 2026, the superintendent said class sizes are shrinking and the district may need four fewer teachers next year, most likely by not refilling jobs when people leave. In May the salary committee's raise plan was built on cutting four full-time positions.

Why it matters to families

Fewer teachers can mean fewer class sections or electives. The district also plans to add two teachers at Mountain Green Middle School to lower class sizes there.

The evidence

February 10, 2026 minutes, Class Size: 'the district may need to decrease staffing by four teachers next year... likely be done through attrition.' May 12 minutes: the recommendation 'is based on reducing four FTEs.'

The source