Code: IHB
Adopted: 10/27/03
Readopted: 7/24/06
Orig. Code(s): 831
Class Size
The Board recognizes the requirement to establish class sizes in accordance with OAR 581-022-1630 at all grade levels and in all instructional areas, and directs the administration to develop guidelines to meet this need. The Board recognizes that class size has a bearing on possible student achievement, the facilities used, and the financial cost to the district. The Board also recognizes, that in establishing the sizes of various classes, the guidelines must be based on the financial ability of the district. In determining class size guidelines, the administration is directed to consider the following factors:
1. The needs of the students;
2. The requirements of the curriculum and instructional method;
3. The expected learning outcomes of a particular class.
The Board in establishing this policy and directing the development of class size guidelines intends to establish a framework with no intention of fixing rigid limits. The Board reserves at all times the right to reduce or exceed class size guidelines when judged according to available space and financial ability.
END OF POLICY
Legal Reference(s):
ORS 243.650
OAR 581-022-1630
Tualatin Valley Bargaining Council v. Tigard School District 23J, Case No. UP-42-89, 11 PECBR 590 (1989); motion to stay denied, 11 PECBR 777 (1989); aff’d, 106 Or App 381 (1991); review allowed, 312 Or. 16 (1991); rev’d and remanded, 314 Or. 274 (1992); order on remand 14 PECBR 321 (1993); aff’d, 128 Or App 59 (1994); review denied, 320 Or. 272 (1994).