Masks will be optional for teachers and students during summer school programs in Leavenworth.
The Leavenworth Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to make the wearing of face coverings optional in Leavenworth public schools once the current school year has concluded.
Board members took the action after Superintendent Mike Roth recommended that masks be optional during summer school.
He said district officials can monitor what happens during the summer to help in making determinations about moving forward.
He said board members can revisit the issue this summer.
“Naturally, we’ll continue to monitor and communicate with the county health department,” Roth said.