Concerned parent urges one-way drop-off and more police at Lees Avenue School

At the Sept. 21 meeting Carrie Clark, identified as a concerned parent of a Lees Avenue student, urged the council to address hazardous drop-off and pickup conditions near the school. Clark recommended making Linden one way toward Leeds for one block and Leeds one way down Main during peak times (8:00–9:30 a.m. and 2:30–4:00 p.m.), installing a traffic signal, and increasing police presence to manage backups that affect buses and create danger for students, including those with special needs.

"There is not enough police presence," Clark said, noting one child has already been struck in front of the school. She also requested improved playgrounds and said more family-friendly amenities would support the Pleasantville Public School District by encouraging families to stay and enroll children locally. Council and staff said they would take the concerns to the appropriate school-board meetings and follow up with the parent.