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Bement Schools to Wait On Appellate Court's Mask Decision

A Piatt County School district is sticking with the mask mandate and will wait on the Appellate Court to decide later this month on a ruling from a Sangamon County Judge regarding masking children in school last week.

 

Dr. Sheila Greenwood is the Superintendent of Bement Schools and told Regional Radio News on the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday she felt the ruling was not very clear in its direction for schools and they have been advised to stay with the mask mandate until a higher court gives direction.

 

 

Upon receiving the news about the ruling from Friday, Dr. Greenwood says she along with her peers began consulting each other but also their Boards of Education. She says they are being advised to continue to follow the mandate by their legal representation.

 

 

Dr. Greenwood appreciates the community's support of their decisions throughout the pandemic and understands a lot of people are tired of the mask mandate. She is hoping later this month there will be more clarity. 

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