11:13The proposal, presented at a recent council meeting, seeks to address potential school closures that had concerned many residents. The plan involves the township acquiring a 10-acre parcel of land near Sleepy Hollow and Kings Highway using the open space trust fund. This acquisition aims to provide much-needed revenue for the school district without increasing taxes. Additionally, the agreement with Class 3 police officers, responsible for school safety, will be restructured to absorb part of the costs.

The council emphasized that the proposal is focused on safeguarding students and maintaining educational quality. It ensures no in-classroom teaching positions are eliminated, with reductions only affecting administrative and duplicate roles. The proposal is pending approval by the Board of Education, with a vote scheduled for Tuesday. The council expressed optimism for a unanimous decision, thanking residents for their involvement and advocacy.

15:16Concerns about the district’s financial challenges were addressed, with comments indicating that the issue is part of a broader state-level school funding formula problem.