If it's true that the CPS is looking at using a formula of 36 children per classroom then the process of determining which schools are underutilized is flawed. Really, 36 students per class? Does anyone want their son and daughter to be in a class with 35 other students? Well...no!!
By using a factoring of 36 children per room, it will be rather easy to find schools at 45%, 50% or 60% of capacity. If a divisor of 30 students per class is used, as the negotiated contract calls for, then the number of schools with a higher capacity will manifest itself.
Obviously, the more space used in a school, the lower its prospects for closing.
This is a complicated issue aside from what number is used to determine a school working below, at, or above capacity. There are a fair number of schools with an Educational Services student population of 25% or more. In such a situation, 30 students per classroom is far too large.
Putting more students in classrooms may shrink the space needed in the building but it will also diminish the chances of student success. As I said, is there really anyone out there who wants his son and daughter to be in room of 36?
Dick
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