With just weeks to go until the first day of school, one South Jersey school district has made a decision that will bring major changes to students and their families this school year.
In a letter to parents last week, the Deptford Township School District announced that they are ending courtesy busing for some students, based on their home address.The district said they came to the "difficult" decision to "optimize resources and ensure financial stability" in a move that is projected to save $1.65 million yearly.
Deptford Township Council, Public Safety Director and Chief of Police demanded the "plan be rescinded immediately" in a letter issued to the district on Monday, citing safety and time concerns:"We strongly disagree with these changes and demand that this plan be rescinded immediately… Many of the paths that children would need to utilize are on very busy roads and lack sidewalks and crossing guards to ensure safety.
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