1. Class Size Waiver Exception
DEIC
September 21, 2015

3. Strategic Goal 1:
Northwest ISD will design dynamic learning experiences to ensure that all students are future-ready learners.

4. Texas Education Code Class size limit 22:1 in K-4 (TEC) 25.112
Waivers requested from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for any classes that exceed the size limit
Texas Education Code sets an allowable class size limit of 22 students to every teacher in K-4 classrooms. No limit is set beyond 5th grade.
In September, each school district in Texas is required to review student enrollment in their K-4 classrooms to determine whether they meet these guidelines.
For any class that exceeds the limit of 22:1, the district must submit a request to TEA for a waiver/exception.

5. NISD Elementary Staffing Formula
Grade(s)
Staffing Ratio
Pre-K
20:1
K-2nd
22:1
3rd - 4th
24:1

6. October 2013
October 2014
October 2015
Class Waivers 48 20 9

7. Approve NISD requesting class size waiver for the 2015-16 school year
Recommendation
Approve NISD requesting class size waiver for the school year
Will seek Board approval on September 28
Before a district can request a class size waiver, we are required to get approval from our District Educational Improvement Council and School Board.