Vote was 5-2 to recommend wearing masks but make masks mandatory Author: WLTX Updated: 11:04 AM EDT May 11, 2021
LEXINGTON, S.C. In a 5-2 vote, the Lexington-Richland Five Board of Trustees passed a resolution Monday night strongly recommending students and teachers wear a mask while not requiring them to do so.
This new policy went into effect Tuesday, May 11.
This is the district’s latest decision. Just last week, the board passed a similar measure making face masks optional in the classroom. But the board put that policy on hold just two days later to consult with attorneys after approximately 100 district employees threatened to sue.
Lexington-Richland Five Board to discuss mask requirement at meeting Monday
May 10, 2021 12:54 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington-Richland District Five Board will meet Monday to discuss the mask requirement. Last week, the Board of Trustees voted to remove the requirement, but they later reversed that decision.
An attorney for the district has advised that schools continue to follow the State Department of Education’s face covering guidelines.
ABC Columbia’s Lindsey Goodwin will continue to cover the Board’s debate.
Masks optional for students at Lexington-Richland School District Five
The school board voted to make masks optional for students beginning Monday May 10. But students still must wear a mask when riding the bus. Author: Eleanor Tabone (WLTX) Updated: 11:21 PM EDT May 4, 2021
IRMO, S.C. The mask mandate in Lexington-Richland District School District Five will be lifted, effective Monday May 10.
In a four to two vote, the board reached a decision, saying the mask requirement will be voluntary. Students will now have a choice on whether they wear a mask or not.
The Lexington-Richland Five Board of Trustees held a specially called meeting Tuesday night to discuss the current mask mandate.