Coatesville Cyber Academy Parent Advocates for Stability Amid Teacher Reassignment
September 24, 2025 | Coatesville Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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In a heartfelt appeal at the Coatesville Area School District Board Meeting on September 23, 2025, a concerned parent voiced significant worries regarding recent changes to the Cyber Academy. The parent, who identified herself as a mother of three students enrolled in the program, expressed her frustration over the reassignment of a beloved math teacher, Mr. Depipa, to in-person duties at North Brandywine Middle School.
With a sense of urgency, she articulated how this decision disrupts the educational experience for nearly 200 students who depend on Mr. Depipa for consistent instruction and support. "Removing a dedicated and highly effective educator from the cyber students during the school year is unacceptable," she stated, emphasizing the importance of stability and trust in a virtual learning environment.
The parent highlighted that the abrupt change not only undermines the academic success of her children but also sends a troubling message about the value placed on their education. She argued that students enrolled in the Cyber Academy deserve uninterrupted access to qualified teachers who understand their unique learning needs. "Anything less is a disservice to their education," she asserted, urging the board to reconsider the decision.
In her remarks, she acknowledged the challenges of staffing and scheduling but stressed that the needs of the Cyber Academy students should not be overlooked. "This solution sends the message that the needs of a few students outweigh those of hundreds," she said, calling for a more thoughtful approach to staffing that recognizes the complexities of online education.
The board members listened attentively, with one member confirming receipt of her email and promising to discuss the matter further with the district's administration. The parent concluded her address with a plea for prioritizing the quality of education for all Cyber Academy students, leaving the board with a poignant reminder of the real-life implications of their decisions on families who have chosen this educational model.
With a sense of urgency, she articulated how this decision disrupts the educational experience for nearly 200 students who depend on Mr. Depipa for consistent instruction and support. "Removing a dedicated and highly effective educator from the cyber students during the school year is unacceptable," she stated, emphasizing the importance of stability and trust in a virtual learning environment.
The parent highlighted that the abrupt change not only undermines the academic success of her children but also sends a troubling message about the value placed on their education. She argued that students enrolled in the Cyber Academy deserve uninterrupted access to qualified teachers who understand their unique learning needs. "Anything less is a disservice to their education," she asserted, urging the board to reconsider the decision.
In her remarks, she acknowledged the challenges of staffing and scheduling but stressed that the needs of the Cyber Academy students should not be overlooked. "This solution sends the message that the needs of a few students outweigh those of hundreds," she said, calling for a more thoughtful approach to staffing that recognizes the complexities of online education.
The board members listened attentively, with one member confirming receipt of her email and promising to discuss the matter further with the district's administration. The parent concluded her address with a plea for prioritizing the quality of education for all Cyber Academy students, leaving the board with a poignant reminder of the real-life implications of their decisions on families who have chosen this educational model.
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