Parent tells Whitehall‑Coplay board asynchronous snow‑day learning "didn't provide value"
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Summary
At the Jan. 26 Whitehall‑Coplay School District meeting a parent criticized the district's use of an asynchronous learning day during a snowstorm, saying it disadvantaged students (including those with IEPs); another parent used public comment to thank staff for student recognition.
During public participation at the Jan. 26 meeting, parent Adam Shevnisky told the Whitehall‑Coplay board that the district's decision to use an asynchronous learning day during a snowstorm did not provide educational value and raised concerns about students with individualized education plans (IEPs).
"I don't really care for asynchronous learning. I don't think it provides the same value," Shevnisky said, describing his experience watching children try to learn remotely during the pandemic and urging the district to reserve asynchronous days for when they are truly necessary.
Superintendent staff had previously explained the district's use of asynchronous days; Shevnisky said his concerns focused on student learning and special‑education access rather than scheduling or administrative reasons. The board accepted the comment during the public‑comment period but did not take an immediate policy vote on asynchronous days at the meeting.
Another public commenter, Maria Ortiz, thanked district staff for support provided to her child and for the student recognition presented that evening.
The board's public‑comment procedures were read at the start of the session (policy 903), and each registered speaker was given three minutes to address the board.
