The state of New Jersey is planning to cut the district’s funding by over $20 million over the next 5 years.  As always, our goal is to provide the best possible learning environment for all our students by lessening the impact of the budget cuts through efficiencies.

We anticipate a savings of approximately $1 million a year with the realignment.

Most of the staff at the previous location will move to their new location.

That is a decision that will be determined in late May or early June. The new Denbo-Crichton school will have two building leaders. This could either be two principals, or a principal and vice principal.

The new Denbo-Crichton school is designed to house up to 930 students. We anticipate there being approximately 850 students and 150 staff members for the 2020-2021 school year.

Based on current projections, we anticipate the class size to be approximately 18 -21 students in grades K-2 and 20-23 students in grades 3-5..

We want to ensure that families who have K-5 students have the same start and end time for their families. There will likely be a buffer of time to allow parents to drop-off and pick-up their children who go to two different K-5 schools.  Due to limited resources, we have staggered bus runs based on tiers. We are still looking at our bussing options, which is why we don’t anticipate a vote for school start and end times until March 26th. Once the determination is made, the information will be communicated to all parents to allow time for our families to make the necessary arrangements.

Mr. Smith, the Business Administrator and Mr. Bowen, the Chief of Security, will be visiting the different bus stops to look for areas of improvement.

This is something that we are currently exploring.

Not at this time, since that would affect busing, class size, and student ratios for support services.

Not entirely--we will be condensing classes for budgetary purposes and will need to blend our students in order to have well-balanced classes.

The new Denbo-Crichton school has been built to adequately handle the larger number of students, and the cafeteria will have two lunch lines. All of our elementary schools currently only have one lunch line.

Different grade levels will have lunch and recess at the same time.  The building principal will work with staff to determine the best way to utilize the large playground area, two sets of doors, and two lunch lines to separate students appropriately.  A long-term goal will be to have older peer volunteers who demonstrate excellent character to be trained and supervised by adult staff members to lead games and activities for the younger students.

Yes, we have allocated money in the budget to move some of the Harker-Wylie playground equipment over to Stackhouse.

Yes, based on a parent suggestion, we will have an open house to allow everyone an opportunity to visit the school.  In addition, we would have our Meet the Teacher day before school starts. Finally, we will have additional district staff present the first few days of school to help ensure a smooth transition.

At this time, due to budget restraints, we are projecting to have two full-time security guards, two full-time nurses and two full-time guidance counselors.

Yes, there will be high-resolution hallway cameras, outside cameras, and cameras in the gym, all-purpose room, and cafeteria.

No, there will simply be more 21st Century students and staff at the new Denbo-Crichton school.

No, we are going to continue to follow all IEP’s.

We believe this should not be a problem, but please check with the superintendent in regard to your specific child.

Yes, Before and After care will be offered. Parents should register as soon as possible since there are sometimes waiting lists based on staffing.

We considered all of our families that were going to be impacted. This includes military personnel both on and off base. We conducted community meetings at each impacted school to get input and seek ways to improve the proposal as we are forced to cut our budget.

No, all families are bound by the Joint Base Agreement. Click here to read.

No, this is a proposal for the BOE to consider and we are now exploring options in regards to busing at Fort Dix to see if it will be possible to maintain the current start and end times.

Yes, we informed both Fort Dix SAS and McGuire SAS.

The district will seek to expand the before and after care services provided at Fort Dix Elementary school.

No, we don’t want to stop providing this service to our families.

Yes, we have discussed busing with base leadership and will further that conversation.

We have discussed the concerns, but we will investigate further.

Yes, we have already reached out to the base about this possibility.

That will be up to the CDC since they are a contracted provider.

Yes. That information will be made available on this webpage.

Yes, but we will always follow the law by not having more than 12 in a class and by not having a 4 year discrepancy.

Mr. Smith (Business Administrator) and Joe Bowen (Chief of Security) are going out to visit all locations to assess. The district is also working with the Township on a grant that will support adding sidewalks.

Superintendent Mr. Trongone is exploring options to present to the Board of Education to determine the best possible use.

No, preschoolers will attend PECEC, where we have ample space.

Yes.

Yes, the elevator will be available for those with medical conditions that prohibit them from using the steps.

The Township provides the crossing guards.  We are working with the Township in regards to what locations would need crossing guards.

Yes, this is not different than what other schools currently do in regards to busing.

Learning Way is always available, and the first responders will be able to open the gate to Rancocas Lane in an emergency.

We do not have any plans for changing start and end times again in the future.

The building is funded and being built by the School Development Authority. All communications we have received from the SDA have confirmed that the building will be ready by September.

We suggest you contact our state representatives to voice your concerns: Click here for contact information.