Bergen County school district adds crossing guard post, seeks applicants

ALLENDALE — A crossing guard will be added to the George Street intersection with Hillside Avenue this fall to help students walking to and from the borough's three schools.

Police Chief Michael T. Dillon announced Friday that the side street east of Hillside School will have its own crossing guard beginning Sept. 4. The street is known for its overflow parking traffic during morning and afternoon school travel hours.

The new guard brings the total number of crossing guards posted throughout the borough on school days to 13.

"As many parents know, numerous children walk to or from school, to the borough library or to alternate pickup locations by way of Hillside Avenue," Dillon said. "I am proud to announce this additional public safety measure."

Starting with the first day of school, Sept. 4, Dillon said, guards will be posted from 7:45 to 9 a.m. and 2:45 to 4 p.m.

The Northern Highlands crossing guard posted at Hillside and Forest Road will be on duty from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The lunchtime crossing guard post time from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. is being eliminated, Dillon said.

In the event of a delayed opening, crossing guards will be at their posts from 9:45 to 11 a.m. and from 2:45 to 4 p.m. In the event of early dismissal, crossing guards will be at their posts from 7:45 to 9 a.m. and from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

School hours for the district are:

• Northern Highlands : 7:40 a.m. to 2:36 p.m.
• Brookside School: 8:40 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Hillside School: 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Dillon emphasized the need for additional fill-in school guards to substitute when the regularly posted guards cannot be present. Applicants must be New Jersey residents available at least 3¾ hours per school day. Training and uniforms are provided. Applications are available online at allendalenj.com or at the Allendale Police Department, 290 Franklin Turnpike.

Contact Lt. Todd Griffith at 201-825-1900 with any questions.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Bergen County school district adds crossing guard post, seeks applicants