We, the undersigned, all taxpayers in the South Eastern School District, are against the full-time usage of the emergency exit behind Kennard-Dale High School that intersects with Thompson Road in Fawn Grove Borough.
We feel that by allowing students and faculty to use this entrance all the time will create a safety problem, public welfare issue and have an environmental impact on the residents surrounding the Thompson Road area. Thompson Road is mostly unpaved and is not wide enough for two cars to pass each other. Dust from the road is already unbearable and the increased traffic will only exasperate the problem. Limited sight distance on either end of Thompson Road creates a safety issue.
The reasons stated by the SESD Superintendent Dr. Shank to use this entrance are all for emergency use only. There is nothing preventing emergency use of the Thompson Road exit. We feel that the proposed improvements required to make daily use of this entrance is a waste of South Eastern tax dollars and is actually part of a hidden agenda by the SESD School Board.
We are requesting that the Kennard-Dale rear entrance ONLY be used for emergency evacuation and for clearing the parking lot after a school function such as dances and graduations. It is also requested that NO improvements be done to the rear entrance. Any improvements at this time would be frivolous use of our tax dollars and offer nothing in return to the mission of South Eastern School District.
The concerns shared by residents regarding the safety of Thompson Road remain the primary focus of this effort. I am currently compiling the feedback provided here to present a formal record of our position to the school board. Your accounts of the traffic conditions help demonstrate why this entrance must remain restricted to emergency use.
November 28, 2007
The level of engagement regarding the future of the Thompson Road entrance reflects the serious concerns shared by our community. This momentum demonstrates that our neighbors prioritize school safety and the responsible management of public funds. We are now preparing to present these collective findings to the district leadership.
6 Comments
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Tom McKenzie
18 years ago
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Total mess. They need to listen to the people who live here instead of dreaming up ways to spend our cash.
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Sarah Hughes
18 years ago
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keep it for emergencies only. my tax dollars shouldnt go to paving a road just to ruin our quiet neighborhood.
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Linda Mills
18 years ago
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Stop wasting our money on this! The road cant handle it and we dont want the extra traffic right by our houses.
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Mike Turner
18 years ago
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Ridiculous idea. Anyone who has driven that road knows it is way to narrow. Someone is going to get hurt.
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Brian Duncan
18 years ago
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Emergency use only. Period. Why is this even being discussed?
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Dave Sutton
18 years ago
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Thompson road is not built for daily traffic. Too dangerous for the kids and way too much dust for the folks who live there.
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We, the undersigned, all taxpayers in the South Eastern School District, are against the full-time usage of the emergency exit behind Kennard-Dale High School that intersects with Thompson Road in Fawn Grove Borough.
We feel that by allowing students and faculty to use this entrance all the time will create a safety problem, public welfare issue and have an environmental impact on the residents surrounding the Thompson Road area. Thompson Road is mostly unpaved and is not wide enough for two cars to pass each other. Dust from the road is already unbearable and the increased traffic will only exasperate the problem. Limited sight distance on either end of Thompson Road creates a safety issue.
The reasons stated by the SESD Superintendent Dr. Shank to use this entrance are all for emergency use only. There is nothing preventing emergency use of the Thompson Road exit. We feel that the proposed improvements required to make daily use of this entrance is a waste of South Eastern tax dollars and is actually part of a hidden agenda by the SESD School Board.
We are requesting that the Kennard-Dale rear entrance ONLY be used for emergency evacuation and for clearing the parking lot after a school function such as dances and graduations. It is also requested that NO improvements be done to the rear entrance. Any improvements at this time would be frivolous use of our tax dollars and offer nothing in return to the mission of South Eastern School District.
The concerns shared by residents regarding the safety of Thompson Road remain the primary focus of this effort. I am currently compiling the feedback provided here to present a formal record of our position to the school board. Your accounts of the traffic conditions help demonstrate why this entrance must remain restricted to emergency use.
November 28, 2007
The level of engagement regarding the future of the Thompson Road entrance reflects the serious concerns shared by our community. This momentum demonstrates that our neighbors prioritize school safety and the responsible management of public funds. We are now preparing to present these collective findings to the district leadership.
6 Comments
T
Tom McKenzie
18 years ago
Featured
Total mess. They need to listen to the people who live here instead of dreaming up ways to spend our cash.
S
Sarah Hughes
18 years ago
Featured
keep it for emergencies only. my tax dollars shouldnt go to paving a road just to ruin our quiet neighborhood.
L
Linda Mills
18 years ago
Featured
Stop wasting our money on this! The road cant handle it and we dont want the extra traffic right by our houses.
M
Mike Turner
18 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous idea. Anyone who has driven that road knows it is way to narrow. Someone is going to get hurt.
B
Brian Duncan
18 years ago
Featured
Emergency use only. Period. Why is this even being discussed?
D
Dave Sutton
18 years ago
Featured
Thompson road is not built for daily traffic. Too dangerous for the kids and way too much dust for the folks who live there.
Total mess. They need to listen to the people who live here instead of dreaming up ways to spend our cash.