Question of the Day: How Many Kids is Too Many in a Classroom?

Starting this Wednesday, Patch is reaching out to the Hauppauge residents with a "Question of the Day," a new feature you'll see on the site daily to ask you, our local experts, about issues in the community.

Hauppauge parents were concerned at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting that plans to cut teaching staff under the proposed 2011-2012 budget may

School officials said class sizes will stay within the district's contractual limits, and will be closely monitored in grades or subjects that have a large enrollment.

Have you seen an increase in Hauppauge Public School's class sizes? Will the elimination of teachers, teaching assistants or sports coaches have an impact on your child? How many kids is too many in a classroom?

Patch wants to know what you think about Hauppauge Public School's class sizes and what you have seen as a parent. Are class sizes causing problems in the classroom? Do parents need to play a more active role in their child's education?

Let us know how you feel about them in the comment section.