Fargo School Board censures board member for violating mask-wearing policy
Jennifer Benson was disciplined by the board last year for comments she made about the district superintendent and associate superintendent. 2:46 pm, Jun. 8, 2021 ×
Jennifer Benson, Fargo School Board member. Special to The Forum
FARGO The Fargo School Board on Tuesday, June 8, disciplined one of its members for repeatedly not wearing a mask during meetings.
Face masks were required in all district facilities during the school year, and board member Jennifer Benson frequently attended school board meetings without wearing one, according to a memo filed by Fargo School Board President Rebecca Knutson. The memo and emails reveal Knutson told Benson she could attend the meetings over the phone if she had objections to wearing a mask, but Benson declined, stating that she would not be able to fully participate in meetings over the phone.