I hope you readers will let the school board members hear from you. Merrimac had small classroom numbers and the school board insisted on combining classes. The concept here is to provide quality education. Concentrate on what you already have. You claim multi-age grouping works for the best of the kids.
Education is a team effort between teachers, their students and families.
The public school system works and has a lot to offer. I know because I've been asked to help and have volunteered in my children's classrooms. The teachers are wonderful, dedicated people. Each family came in throughout the year and shared their knowledge of choice. It was a great way to become involved and have hands-on learning.