Further, class sizes are too large, yet the Board cannot lower the caps because there is not building space available to meet lower caps. The trend has been larger kindergarten classes entering the school system each year. These numbers have been unpredictable because many of these entering students were not living in Town when they were born but subsequently moved in. Also, the problem has been presented as being caused by the State. Special Education gets funding.
Teachers believe that there are too many students in a class.
The classrooms are too small for the equipment needed for instruction and the mobility they and their students need. Or, in some cases, rooms are non-existent. For example, at one elementary school physical therapy and occupational therapy classes are held in the hallway, on the stage or in part of the library. At Central Elementary School, there is art and music on a cart. At Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School a storage area is being used for instruction in reading support, physical therapy and occupational therapy.