Clinton Schools Superintendent Curt Nettles says his feelings about the mandate to have all Illinois school staffers vaccinated or face weekly testing has not changed since it came down late last week.

The veteran school leader told Regional Radio News it is not only a frustrating mandate but the frustrations continue to mount as no guidance has been given to schools on how to implement this starting next Monday.

Among the questions needing answers right now are where do staffers go to get tested? Is the district obligated to provide testing? What if teachers don't get tested?

A concern over teachers leaving Illinois schools because of this mandate is very real in the minds of some school leaders. Nettles says while he hasn't had those conversations with any of his staff, he recognizes those could be decisions some are considering.

Nettles says he's had enough but doesn't know what to do. Between correspondences to lawmakers, the Governor's office, and others, he feels that is still the best way to bring change to this situation.

While Nettles says he'll continue to write letters and show up in person, he hopes the community will join him and make their voices heard and continue to be active in doing so.