Resolution In Support Of Class Size Reduction
In Prince William County Schools
WHEREAS, Prince William County Schools have the largest class sizes in the Commonwealth;
and
WHEREAS, PWCS currently spends less per pupil than any other school division in northern
Virginia;
and
WHEREAS, Prince William County dedicates a lower percentage of local funds to public education
than virtually any other jurisdiction in northern Virginia;
and
WHEREAS, school class size is a critical element in demonstrating the kind of quality public
schools that attract business development, encourage economic growth, and foster a healthy
community;
and
WHEREAS, PWCS students and staff at all levels are suffering the negative effects of
unreasonably large class sizes;
and
WHEREAS, smaller class sizes have been shown to enable greater individual attention to student
needs, more creative differentiated instruction, and an overall higher quality education experience
for students;
and
WHEREAS, population growth in Prince William County continues to drive PWCS class sizes even
higher;
and
WHEREAS, the students, parents, and school staff of Prince William County, as well as the future
of our community, all deserve better;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
(name of organization)
emphatically supports a long-term community-wide commitment to permanently reduce class sizes
in Prince William County Schools and implores the Prince William County School Board and
Prince William Board of County Supervisors to examine and adopt appropriate funding strategies
to protect the future of Prince William County.
Adopted this
day of
, 2014
To receive a digital version of this resolution that can be completed
electronically, please email your request to
PWEAforsmallerclasses@gmail.com