Protect Class Size Reduction 20:1 in K-3rd

Studies done by the California Department of Education and U.S. Department of Education consistently identify a postitive relationship between reduced class size and improved student performance.  Results from the Tennessee Project STAR(Student/Teacher Achievement Ratio)study have demonstrated that small class sizes in grades K-3rd substantially increases children's reading and mathematics scores.  Funding for Class Size Reduction(CSR) will expire in June 2009.  Our School District is proposing to increase CSR in K-3rd to 24:1.   We, the undersigned, are concerned residents who urge the S.R.V.U.S.D. to protect CSR in grades K-3rd at 20:1.  The Parents and Community believe CSR is crucial and must be protected. Increasing class size will unquestionably condemn our students to classroom overcrowding and reduced academic achievement.