A Message from our Superintendent

Dear Fontana Family,

As many of you are aware, the budget cuts the State has imposed on Fontana Unified have hit every school and department in the district.  I have been asked several questions which I thought might be helpful to answer publicly.

Will my teacher be here the rest of this school year?
Yes. All teachers will remain employed until June 30, 2009.

How are teachers chosen to be laid off?
Teachers are determined by date of hire, credential or program. That is the law we must follow.

What will class sizes be if we lose teachers?

Grade Level	Currently	Next Year
Kindergarten, Grades 4-5	29	30
Grades 1-3	20	30
Grades 7-8	29	30
Grades 9-12	27	28

*The above numbers reflect the proposed changes to the staffing ratio.  Class sizes will vary depending on school and enrollment.  The Bargaining Unit contract allows teachers to be compensated for students over the maximum target ratio.  Please refer to Article 15 of Collective Bargaining Unit agreement.

In the weeks ahead, as we face the hard decisions that must be made I will do my best to answer your questions and address your concerns.


Cali L. Olsen-Binks
Superintendent

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