Willow Lane Update: Principal to Choose Parent Committee Members at Noon on Friday

Willow Lane Principal Anthony Moyer will populate the long-awaited parent committee at a public drawing at noon Friday at the school.

In a letter to parents who expressed interest in being a part of the committee, he sent an open invitation to join him for the drawing.

Ten parents will be chosen, two each from five developments that surround the school: Beaumont at Brookside, Brandywine Village I and II, Brookside Farms, and Graymoor.

Moyer's letter also said that he plans to send another letter confirming participation on the committee along with the first meeting date.

Twenty-three parents expressed an interest to join the committee -- too many for all to be included, Superintendent Thomas Seidenberger said at Monday's meeting. 

Additionally, plans for the onsite improvements the school is responsible for were to be submitted to the township toward the end of this week, he said.

East Penn School District Engineer Paul Szewczak of Liberty Engineering is taking great pains to be extra sure the plan includes everything the school wants, because once they're submitted to the township they can't be changed, Seidenberger said. 

So far, there will be flashing stop signs onsite—solar if the district can afford them—and Szewczak is evaluating the size of the gates to ensure they will keep the traffic flow where it's supposed to be, Seidenberger said. 

The superintendent also gave details on how the district will measure the distance between students' homes and the school.

"Measuring from a residence to the driveway on Sauerkraut is how we will be measuring to see if students are within range," he said. 

"We will communicate that to parents," he said. The district is using a Versatrans product to redefine boundaries, Seidenberger said, adding, "It's very precise."