Teacher-association vice president urges Little Egg Harbor board to reconsider plan to park 19 buses on school field

Christina, who identified herself as vice president of the Little Egg Harbor Teachers Association, told the Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education on June 9 that a plan to park 19 buses on a back field “fundamentally changes the safety profile of this space.”

She said the field is used daily for recess, physical education and outdoor learning and that the presence of “so many large vehicles in close proximity to students raises a very big concern.” Christina also asked what traffic, safety or cost analyses had been completed and urged the board to consider alternative sites rather than converting student recreational space.

Board members acknowledged the concerns and several asked for a comprehensive, public presentation of the transportation plan. One member said the administration would provide an update at the next Tuesday meeting; another emphasized the board wants a full operating-model explanation, including where buses will be parked day-to-day.

The board did not take formal action on the proposal during the work session. The administration characterized the transportation plans as still under development and agreed to bring a public update and supporting materials to an upcoming meeting so members and the public could review details and ask questions.

The public comment also included appeals for clearer event and calendar communication across the district and for more advance notice of school activities. Board members said they would work on centralizing the district calendar and improving outreach to families.

What happens next: the administration will provide a public transportation update at the board’s next meeting, when members expect to review the parking plan, operating details and any supporting traffic or safety analyses.