The district raised issues of staffing, supplies and adequate space to educate students at the currently shuttered facility by July 1, though Clock Tower representatives indicated it would not accept students until an educational piece is in place.
The Clock Tower Schools was granted a provisional license to initially operate a residential treatment program for 20 court-ordered boys a fraction of the school’s former 400-student capacity.
The Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center closed in 2021 following allegations of child abuse. County officials believe a new building, model, and proper oversight will lead to different results.
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services reached a settlement that will allow a new reform school to operate at the former Glen Mills School. Clock Tower Schools, under DHS supervision and oversight, can open for 20 court-ordered boys under a provisional license.