Impact of their cuts.

The damaging effect of cuts proposed by former board members, Fred Bryant and Amber Wright, as well as school board candidates, Kathi Despenes and Matt Warren.

Larger Class Sizes

1. Fewer teachers = more students per class. PENNCREST is already over suggested limits.⁶
2. Less individual attention and support.
3. Decline in classroom management and engagement.

Loss of Critical Programs

1. Cuts often hit arts, music, tech, and extracurriculars first.
2. Advanced or elective courses may be eliminated.
3. Fewer opportunities for students to explore interests and talents.

Reduced Support Services

1. Counseling, mental health support, and special education services shrink.
2. Vulnerable students (those with IEPs, trauma, or learning challenges) suffer most.
3. Increased behavior issues and dropout risks.

Worn-Out Materials and Buildings

1. Textbooks become outdated or unavailable
2. Classrooms lack basic supplies
3. Repairs to heating, plumbing, and safety systems are deferred

Fewer Opportunities, Lower Outcomes

1. Test scores, graduation rates, and college readiness all decline
2. Students internalize that they are “less important”