Where were you all 3 years when we were fighting this? No parents made any effort to come to meetings or voice opinions. As usual the JB MDL community re-inventing the wheel. For those of you who weren't around let me school you and update you on what had happened. The school, its administrators have NO say in what happens on base property. There in lays the problem. Once the school was handed over by base to the township the township is only responsible for the inside of the building. When base chose to take our buses away because of "lack of budge" that created an issue with overflow of traffic. So then base threatened to close the only housing gate we have. There were many meetings with command, deputy commanders, safety etc and we got no where but signs. We begged DOD who graciously took it upon themselves to show up and help with traffic flow. The President of the FDFA was told if she stood in the street directing traffic she could be arrested. We were provided with training manuals for volunteers to do crossing guard but no one wanted to cover liability insurance to protect you from being sued should a tragedy happen. Base had left us with no choices and the more we pushed the more we got told they have the option to close the school down. Because whether you want to believe it or not the school is a courtesy not a requirement. School administrators have been lied to, parking has been blamed on them. The turn around you all talk about, well when we did that we had parents making uturns in lot, causing accidents, parents leaving kids off to run in front and behind cars, cars overloaded down Juliustown to where no one in housing could get past unless you did it illegally. None of you have any idea what has happened, you are all coming on in this school year thinking you have the solution to it all. I am all for getting it resolved but the more you push, as unfair as it is may seem the more they will push back. We are all responsible for our child
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anonymous
11 years ago
Where were you all 3 years when we were fighting this? No parents made any effort to come to meetings or voice opinions. As usual the JB MDL community re-inventing the wheel. For those of you who weren't around let me school you and update you on what had happened. The school, its administrators have NO say in what happens on base property. There in lays the problem. Once the school was handed over by base to the township the township is only responsible for the inside of the building. When base chose to take our buses away because of "lack of budge" that created an issue with overflow of traffic. So then base threatened to close the only housing gate we have. There were many meetings with command, deputy commanders, safety etc and we got no where but signs. We begged DOD who graciously took it upon themselves to show up and help with traffic flow. The President of the FDFA was told if she stood in the street directing traffic she could be arrested. We were provided with training manuals for volunteers to do crossing guard but no one wanted to cover liability insurance to protect you from being sued should a tragedy happen. Base had left us with no choices and the more we pushed the more we got told they have the option to close the school down. Because whether you want to believe it or not the school is a courtesy not a requirement. School administrators have been lied to, parking has been blamed on them. The turn around you all talk about, well when we did that we had parents making uturns in lot, causing accidents, parents leaving kids off to run in front and behind cars, cars overloaded down Juliustown to where no one in housing could get past unless you did it illegally. None of you have any idea what has happened, you are all coming on in this school year thinking you have the solution to it all. I am all for getting it resolved but the more you push, as unfair as it is may seem the more they will push back. We are all responsible for our child
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Yolena hinton
11 years ago
I completely disagree with the kids standing out in the cold in inclement weather, having parents cater to school discression. There a small kids waiting for the door to open and parents with small children wailing them to and from car. Not to mention ORM!!! Risk management definitely needs to be addressed. I understand we are in a military base and military families.... But unless you have faculty waiting outside in the cold. Why not open the cafeteria instead and use that as a drop off location. It's sad when u see faculty in the building nice and warm and children are cold... Never mind the fact kids are small and get sick easy and all the other contributing factors.
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Yolena hinton
11 years ago
I completely disagree with the kids standing out in the cold in inclement weather, having parents cater to school discression. There a small kids waiting for the door to open and parents with small children wailing them to and from car. Not to mention ORM!!! Risk management definitely needs to be addressed. I understand we are in a military base and military families.... But unless you have faculty waiting outside in the cold. Why not open the cafeteria instead and use that as a drop off location. It's sad when u see faculty in the building nice and warm and children are cold... Never mind the fact kids are small and get sick easy and all the other contributing factors.
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Anna Kluzinski
11 years ago
At least the gym should be open so children should not have to wait outside in freezing cold temps nor should parents have to wait outside either. The last school my child went to parents waited in the nice warm lobby area. As for this parking situation, this is getting ridiculous. With the cold temps, everyone wants to park as close as possible especially those with babies. I still do not understand why the school does not have a crossing guard either. I suppose a tragedy has to happen before something gets done.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
I really hope they fix the problem...my son attends this school as well but he does get bus transportation as we do not live on Fort Dix also this school is not very well equipped or educated or even have the resources to help children that are behind.
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Yolanda
11 years ago
I really hope they fix the problem...my son attends this school as well but he does get bus transportation as we do not live on Fort Dix also this school is not very well equipped or educated or even have the resources to help children that are behind.
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Rachel Alter
11 years ago
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Oops I accidentally hit go on my phone! I was saying that I see kids almost get hit while crossing in the crosswalk by someone speeding at least twice a week. This whole drop off/pick up situation is ridiculous! And the mp that shows up once a month isn't very much of a help!
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Rachel Alter
11 years ago
I'm glad someone is doing something about this situation! How is having our children cross a busy road safer than letting us drive up and drop them off? I see kids almost get hit add
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Rachel Alter
11 years ago
I'm glad someone is doing something about this situation! How is having our children cross a busy road safer than letting us drive up and drop them off? I see kids almost get hit add
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Anonymous
11 years ago
i totally agree the parking lot situation is out of control! last year was my sons first year in school, prek4. we live in fcn but he missed the cut off to take the bus by 2 weeks. i had a 3 week old (c section) and a 16 month old then my preschooler that i had to load and unload from the car every single morning. once i dropped my son off in the front because the buses were gone and the door was open, my 2 little ones were asleep in the car and it was down pouring. my sons teacher saw him and waved to me.. I saw no problem with this but the witch out front threatened to call the cops on me! another time i had parked, got my son from the cafeteria.. by the time i got back to my car i was blocked in by parents lined up way too early to pickup their elementary kids. so i had to sit there for 25 minutes blocked in while my newborn who was breastfed screamed his head off and then my 1 year old starting crying. and then the winter time came... that was a mess carrying an infant carseat and holding my 1 yr old and 4 yr olds hand while attempting not to slip and fall on ice and waiting outside in freezing cold weather until the door opened. something needs to be done!!!
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staci Schanbacher
11 years ago
i totally agree the parking lot situation is out of control! last year was my sons first year in school, prek4. we live in fcn but he missed the cut off to take the bus by 2 weeks. i had a 3 week old (c section) and a 16 month old then my preschooler that i had to load and unload from the car every single morning. once i dropped my son off in the front because the buses were gone and the door was open, my 2 little ones were asleep in the car and it was down pouring. my sons teacher saw him and waved to me.. I saw no problem with this but the witch out front threatened to call the cops on me! another time i had parked, got my son from the cafeteria.. by the time i got back to my car i was blocked in by parents lined up way too early to pickup their elementary kids. so i had to sit there for 25 minutes blocked in while my newborn who was breastfed screamed his head off and then my 1 year old starting crying. and then the winter time came... that was a mess carrying an infant carseat and holding my 1 yr old and 4 yr olds hand while attempting not to slip and fall on ice and waiting outside in freezing cold weather until the door opened. something needs to be done!!!
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Jaime garza
11 years ago
The school needs to do something. I see too many mothers dropping off children with one of more non school aged kids even infants in carriers. That is such an inconvenience to many parents. Parents even carry infants in arms just to drop off their kids at school. If something can be done about it, why not make the effort? I have been stationed at 5 different military bases and my child three different schools and have never experienced this.
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Jaime garza
11 years ago
The school needs to do something. I see too many mothers dropping off children with one of more non school aged kids even infants in carriers. That is such an inconvenience to many parents. Parents even carry infants in arms just to drop off their kids at school. If something can be done about it, why not make the effort? I have been stationed at 5 different military bases and my child three different schools and have never experienced this.
I don't think an additional parking lot is necessary. They need a traffic flow plan IN the bus drop off zone. That area can be shared with the bus and can be effective and safe. I'll be at the meeting.
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Billy We
11 years ago
I spoke with the Principal of the school yesterday after calling the superintendent's office because of the threats of tickets that the MPs were telling the parents yesterday. Of course she made it out to be a matter of safety for the buses after one bus driver complained about it. I also spoke with her about the kindergartens having to stay outside until the teachers open the doors in the morning while the older kids were allowed to enter as soon as they get there. She did say that this should NOT be happening and is going to look into it. She said that it was only suppose to take place for the first couple of days of school just so the teachers can get a head count of the children. I hope she gets back to us and she fixes the issues. We also should have REAL road guard to assist in people and children while crossing the street. We have all seen those cars and trucks at a high rate of speed going down the road.
Where were you all 3 years when we were fighting this? No parents made any effort to come to meetings or voice opinions. As usual the JB MDL community re-inventing the wheel. For those of you who weren't around let me school you and update you on what had happened. The school, its administrators have NO say in what happens on base property. There in lays the problem. Once the school was handed over by base to the township the township is only responsible for the inside of the building. When base chose to take our buses away because of "lack of budge" that created an issue with overflow of traffic. So then base threatened to close the only housing gate we have. There were many meetings with command, deputy commanders, safety etc and we got no where but signs. We begged DOD who graciously took it upon themselves to show up and help with traffic flow. The President of the FDFA was told if she stood in the street directing traffic she could be arrested. We were provided with training manuals for volunteers to do crossing guard but no one wanted to cover liability insurance to protect you from being sued should a tragedy happen. Base had left us with no choices and the more we pushed the more we got told they have the option to close the school down. Because whether you want to believe it or not the school is a courtesy not a requirement. School administrators have been lied to, parking has been blamed on them. The turn around you all talk about, well when we did that we had parents making uturns in lot, causing accidents, parents leaving kids off to run in front and behind cars, cars overloaded down Juliustown to where no one in housing could get past unless you did it illegally. None of you have any idea what has happened, you are all coming on in this school year thinking you have the solution to it all. I am all for getting it resolved but the more you push, as unfair as it is may seem the more they will push back. We are all responsible for our child
Where were you all 3 years when we were fighting this? No parents made any effort to come to meetings or voice opinions. As usual the JB MDL community re-inventing the wheel. For those of you who weren't around let me school you and update you on what had happened. The school, its administrators have NO say in what happens on base property. There in lays the problem. Once the school was handed over by base to the township the township is only responsible for the inside of the building. When base chose to take our buses away because of "lack of budge" that created an issue with overflow of traffic. So then base threatened to close the only housing gate we have. There were many meetings with command, deputy commanders, safety etc and we got no where but signs. We begged DOD who graciously took it upon themselves to show up and help with traffic flow. The President of the FDFA was told if she stood in the street directing traffic she could be arrested. We were provided with training manuals for volunteers to do crossing guard but no one wanted to cover liability insurance to protect you from being sued should a tragedy happen. Base had left us with no choices and the more we pushed the more we got told they have the option to close the school down. Because whether you want to believe it or not the school is a courtesy not a requirement. School administrators have been lied to, parking has been blamed on them. The turn around you all talk about, well when we did that we had parents making uturns in lot, causing accidents, parents leaving kids off to run in front and behind cars, cars overloaded down Juliustown to where no one in housing could get past unless you did it illegally. None of you have any idea what has happened, you are all coming on in this school year thinking you have the solution to it all. I am all for getting it resolved but the more you push, as unfair as it is may seem the more they will push back. We are all responsible for our child
I completely disagree with the kids standing out in the cold in inclement weather, having parents cater to school discression. There a small kids waiting for the door to open and parents with small children wailing them to and from car. Not to mention ORM!!! Risk management definitely needs to be addressed. I understand we are in a military base and military families.... But unless you have faculty waiting outside in the cold. Why not open the cafeteria instead and use that as a drop off location. It's sad when u see faculty in the building nice and warm and children are cold... Never mind the fact kids are small and get sick easy and all the other contributing factors.
I completely disagree with the kids standing out in the cold in inclement weather, having parents cater to school discression. There a small kids waiting for the door to open and parents with small children wailing them to and from car. Not to mention ORM!!! Risk management definitely needs to be addressed. I understand we are in a military base and military families.... But unless you have faculty waiting outside in the cold. Why not open the cafeteria instead and use that as a drop off location. It's sad when u see faculty in the building nice and warm and children are cold... Never mind the fact kids are small and get sick easy and all the other contributing factors.
At least the gym should be open so children should not have to wait outside in freezing cold temps nor should parents have to wait outside either. The last school my child went to parents waited in the nice warm lobby area. As for this parking situation, this is getting ridiculous. With the cold temps, everyone wants to park as close as possible especially those with babies. I still do not understand why the school does not have a crossing guard either. I suppose a tragedy has to happen before something gets done.
I really hope they fix the problem...my son attends this school as well but he does get bus transportation as we do not live on Fort Dix also this school is not very well equipped or educated or even have the resources to help children that are behind.
I really hope they fix the problem...my son attends this school as well but he does get bus transportation as we do not live on Fort Dix also this school is not very well equipped or educated or even have the resources to help children that are behind.
Oops I accidentally hit go on my phone! I was saying that I see kids almost get hit while crossing in the crosswalk by someone speeding at least twice a week. This whole drop off/pick up situation is ridiculous! And the mp that shows up once a month isn't very much of a help!
I'm glad someone is doing something about this situation! How is having our children cross a busy road safer than letting us drive up and drop them off? I see kids almost get hit add
I'm glad someone is doing something about this situation! How is having our children cross a busy road safer than letting us drive up and drop them off? I see kids almost get hit add
i totally agree the parking lot situation is out of control! last year was my sons first year in school, prek4. we live in fcn but he missed the cut off to take the bus by 2 weeks. i had a 3 week old (c section) and a 16 month old then my preschooler that i had to load and unload from the car every single morning. once i dropped my son off in the front because the buses were gone and the door was open, my 2 little ones were asleep in the car and it was down pouring. my sons teacher saw him and waved to me.. I saw no problem with this but the witch out front threatened to call the cops on me! another time i had parked, got my son from the cafeteria.. by the time i got back to my car i was blocked in by parents lined up way too early to pickup their elementary kids. so i had to sit there for 25 minutes blocked in while my newborn who was breastfed screamed his head off and then my 1 year old starting crying. and then the winter time came... that was a mess carrying an infant carseat and holding my 1 yr old and 4 yr olds hand while attempting not to slip and fall on ice and waiting outside in freezing cold weather until the door opened. something needs to be done!!!
i totally agree the parking lot situation is out of control! last year was my sons first year in school, prek4. we live in fcn but he missed the cut off to take the bus by 2 weeks. i had a 3 week old (c section) and a 16 month old then my preschooler that i had to load and unload from the car every single morning. once i dropped my son off in the front because the buses were gone and the door was open, my 2 little ones were asleep in the car and it was down pouring. my sons teacher saw him and waved to me.. I saw no problem with this but the witch out front threatened to call the cops on me! another time i had parked, got my son from the cafeteria.. by the time i got back to my car i was blocked in by parents lined up way too early to pickup their elementary kids. so i had to sit there for 25 minutes blocked in while my newborn who was breastfed screamed his head off and then my 1 year old starting crying. and then the winter time came... that was a mess carrying an infant carseat and holding my 1 yr old and 4 yr olds hand while attempting not to slip and fall on ice and waiting outside in freezing cold weather until the door opened. something needs to be done!!!
The school needs to do something. I see too many mothers dropping off children with one of more non school aged kids even infants in carriers. That is such an inconvenience to many parents. Parents even carry infants in arms just to drop off their kids at school. If something can be done about it, why not make the effort? I have been stationed at 5 different military bases and my child three different schools and have never experienced this.
The school needs to do something. I see too many mothers dropping off children with one of more non school aged kids even infants in carriers. That is such an inconvenience to many parents. Parents even carry infants in arms just to drop off their kids at school. If something can be done about it, why not make the effort? I have been stationed at 5 different military bases and my child three different schools and have never experienced this.
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I don't think an additional parking lot is necessary. They need a traffic flow plan IN the bus drop off zone. That area can be shared with the bus and can be effective and safe. I'll be at the meeting.
I spoke with the Principal of the school yesterday after calling the superintendent's office because of the threats of tickets that the MPs were telling the parents yesterday. Of course she made it out to be a matter of safety for the buses after one bus driver complained about it. I also spoke with her about the kindergartens having to stay outside until the teachers open the doors in the morning while the older kids were allowed to enter as soon as they get there. She did say that this should NOT be happening and is going to look into it. She said that it was only suppose to take place for the first couple of days of school just so the teachers can get a head count of the children. I hope she gets back to us and she fixes the issues. We also should have REAL road guard to assist in people and children while crossing the street. We have all seen those cars and trucks at a high rate of speed going down the road.