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The CLK Board of Education approved its COVID-19 plan last evening.
Like other districts’ plans, it includes in-person and online learning options. The passage came over the objections of a number of parents who wanted the district to require all staff and students to wear masks. Liz and William Leach’s son is at elevated risk…
Dianne St. Amour is caretaker of her granddaughter, and is at elevated risk…
Deb Pavolich…
Nicki Lahti is mom to a seventh-grader…
Superintendent Chris Davidson said that masks can interfere with a productive learning and social environment. Enforcing a mask mandate would add another layer of responsibility on teachers and staff.
He acknowledged that not everyone will be comfortable with the policy, but explained that’s why the online option is available. Erina Stancher noted that not all families can take advantage of it…
In the end, Leach was unconvinced…
No parents spoke in favor of the mask-optional policy.
Masks are not required in areas of the state included in MI Safe Start Plan Phase Five, but are recommended as a best practice. If we were to drop back to Phase Four, masks would be required. Plans adopted by other local districts have also left mask-wearing optional.
