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level positions other than teaching positions, referred to in this
section as "staff," that are necessary to carry out this Act.

 
2.__Students-to-staff ratios.__In calculating the salary and
benefit costs pursuant to this section, the commissioner shall
utilize the following student-to-staff ratios.

 
A. For the elementary school level and the middle school
level:

 
(1) The student-to-education technician ratio is 100:1;

 
(2) The student-to-guidance staff ratio is 350:1;

 
(3) The student-to-librarian ratio is 800:1;

 
(4) The student-to-media assistant ratio is 500:1;

 
(5) The student-to-health staff ratio is 800:1;

 
(6) The student-to-school administrative staff ratio is
305:1; and

 
(7) The student-to-clerical staff ratio is 200:1.

 
B. For the high school level:

 
(1) The student-to-education technician ratio is 250:1;

 
(2) The student-to-guidance staff ratio is 250:1;

 
(3) The student-to-librarian ratio is 800:1;

 
(4) The student-to-media assistant ratio is 500:1;

 
(5) The student-to-health staff ratio is 800:1;

 
(6) The student-to-school administrative staff ratio is
315:1; and

 
(7) The student-to-clerical staff ratio is 200:1.

 
3.__Number of staff positions required.__The commissioner
shall identify for each school administrative unit, using the
pupil count arrived at under section 15674, subsection 1,
paragraph C, subparagraph (1), the number of staff positions that
are required in order to achieve the student-to-staff ratios set
forth in subsection 2.


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