Neillsville School Board Approves Continued Use of Masks at the District

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 -- 11:01 AM

-The Neillsville School Board approved the district’s Operational Plan and calendar for the Month of May.

There were few changes from the previous months’ plan.  The main item to note is that the district is still requiring masks by students, staff, and visitors.  I spoke with Neillsville District Administrator John Gaier and he explained May’s calendar and Operational Plan in more detail.

Mr. Gaier:  "Our transportation plans will stay the same.  Face coverings will still be required there.  And that is actually required by the Public Transit System.  We have no say over that one.  That rule is still in place."

"Speaking of face coverings, even though the Governor's order was overruled by the State Supreme Court, based not on whether masks are safe or not, but whether the Governor had the right to extend the same order for an additional 60 days.  Even though the order was overruled, the Board did approve, after a lengthy discussion, face coverings to continue to be required for the month of May and potentially to the end of school in June."

"I know that there are differing opinions about that.  The majority of the Board felt it was still important to continue doing what we're doing and do all that we can to keep our kids safe.  And they believe that wearing masks would be helpful in doing that.  So, we will still be enforcing masks hear at the school building."

You can hear my full interview with Mr. Gaier during our news updates tomorrow around 8:20am and 5:20pm on 92.7FM WPKG, as well as on 1370AM WCCN/98.5FM around 12:30pm and 5:45pm.  We'll have more Neillsville School Board news tomorrow as well.

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