Parents worry over class size

[Parents worry]

Parents worry over class size

Some fear that teachers are being stretched to their limits.

The growing class sizes at the Cranbury School has some parents and administrators concerned about future growth and possible problems with education, personnel and facilities.

A half-dozen parents who attended the Board of Education meeting Monday said they feel that teachers are being stretched to the limit and want to see more aides in the classrooms this year.

Parents also asked the board what its policy is regarding adding additional classes, and what it is doing to prepare for what they say will be ever increasing student bodies, which could be due to the resale of existing houses and new developments.

In the past, the Board of Education has predicted a yearly total population increase of 20 to 25 students. This year, 40 more students enrolled than last year, with a total of 650 students.

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