Residents ask about rezoning and class caps as board weighs facilities updates and retirements

Residents asked the Voorhees Township School District board detailed questions about rezoning, anticipated student shifts and class‑size caps while the board described recent buildings and grounds work and acknowledged an upcoming retirement.

During public comment, a resident asked how many students are anticipated to move back to Osage under the proposed rezoning and whether the district maintains a class‑size cap or a trigger for adding a new classroom. The resident also raised concerns about nearby development that could increase future enrollment.

The finance and personnel committees reported ongoing discussions about rezoning for the 2026–27 school year affecting ET Hamilton and Osage; the finance committee said options to decrease overcrowding at ET Hamilton are being explored and budget planning for 26–27 has begun. The personnel committee said rezoning work for 26–27 was discussed and no formal action was taken tonight.

On facilities, the board secretary outlined maintenance and capital projects completed over the winter break: concrete work at Signal Hill to remove a tripping hazard, expansion tanks installed on backflow preventers at VMS and Osage to address water pressure, painting and gym floor refinishing, a new drain at the ECDC bus ramp to address ponding, wiring for a playground light and camera at ECDC, and alarm system testing districtwide. The board also announced that Clark Mathis has submitted his retirement after roughly 25 years of service and was honored recently with a safety award.

Board members said the district will respond with more detailed information at a later meeting about rezoning impacts and class‑size planning.