Plans for the upcoming school year and what COVID-19 precautions should be taken were discussed during The Millard Public School Board meeting Monday night
The board heard arguments over face mask mandates, including those that said older teachers would be impacted if people are allowed to not wear face coverings.
The board also heard from one group of parents who said they wanted the wearing of masks to be a parental decision.
Teacher Heidi Berry said a mask mandate does not take away children’s rights and that she sees mask-wearing as a way for teachers to educate kids on how to be responsible citizens. She also asked for school days to be cut in half to provide for daily deep cleaning.
Parent John Buttler, who said he has four kids attending Millard schools, said one of his sons may have been exposed to COVID-19 by a football coach. He said not enough information was given to him and that the school needs to do a better job of tracking cases among teachers.
Millard Education Association President Tim Royers says almost 70 percent of educators say they want a mask mandate and that if there is not one, they may not return to work.
John Buttler is a parent and has four kids attending Millard schools. He said one of his sons may have been exposed to COVID-19 by a football coach. He said not enough information was given to him and that the school needs to do a better job of tracking cases among teachers.
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