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Resident urges action after buses idle outside home, board says it will contact contractor and police
Summary
A resident who identified himself as Ed complained that school buses repeatedly idle and double-park in front of his house, blamed diesel fumes for health problems and reported a bus wheel striking his truck; board members said they will contact the contractor, the charter school on site and Chester Township police and asked for photographs for follow-up.
A resident identifying himself as Ed told the board that school buses regularly idle and park in front of his home, producing diesel fumes he described as "poison" and asserting the practice has harmed his health and property. He said buses sometimes park in multiple rows, idling for extended periods, and recounted an incident in which a bus wheel detached and hit his truck and lawn.
Ed requested that the district act; he said he has contacted township officials and lawyers and offered to provide photographs. The board responded that the district controls the bus contract and will address the issue with the contractor, speak with the head of the charter school on-site about staff interactions with the public, and notify Chester Township leadership and police to monitor and ticket violations if necessary. A board member asked the resident to share photographs with district staff (Miss Cooper or Miss Fix) for follow-up.
The exchange ended with the board pledging to follow up; the transcript records no formal motion or vote tied to the resident’s complaint during the meeting.
