Parent warns board that fourth‑grade class sizes could rise to about 25 students

Justine Gonzalez, a Gardner's Avenue parent, told the Levittown Board of Education on June 5 that she is concerned fourth‑grade class sizes may rise after a teacher reassignment. "My son is in a class of 19 children," Gonzalez said, and she urged the board to add a fourth‑grade class rather than move a teacher and increase class sizes.

Gonzalez said she had heard — informally — that a teacher might be moved and no replacement placed for fourth grade, which she said could increase class sizes toward what she understands to be a guideline of about 25 students. She described the effect on instruction and supports: "Every year that my class size increases, I have less and less one‑on‑one time with those children," and argued that higher enrollments reduce teachers’ ability to address students’ individual learning and behavioral needs.

Board members thanked Gonzalez for attending and for providing detailed parental feedback. The board president and other members acknowledged the demands on working parents and welcomed continued parental input at board meetings.

Context and next steps: Gonzalez asked the board to seriously review staffing and class assignments; the superintendent later noted the district will continue to review staffing and services and expects to return with additional details at a future meeting. The transcript did not record a formal board direction or vote on the class‑size issue during the June 5 meeting.