We believe in science. We believe in data. We believe in the advice and recommendations of our regional and national experts. We believe that universal masking in schools will help to maintain in-person learning, and decrease quarantines and virtual learning, which are also detrimental to the health and well-being of our students.

Currently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are recommending universal masking for all students and staff members 2 years of age and older in schools to combat the ongoing COVID pandemic.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/k-12-guidance.html​

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/k-12-guidance.html

Currently, our school district is not requiring universal masking for students and staff. We do not believe these measures to be adequate, and formally request that the Pennsylvania Department of Health intervene and mandate the universal use of masks for students and staff (with medical exceptions permitted) for the current academic year. We request that these changes be put into effect until regional and/or national recommendations change in response to COVID infection rates.

Our students deserve to be safe when in the hands of our public schools.