A familiar face rejoined the Valparaiso school board, a new board president was selected, and the school board agreed to urge state legislators to fully fund textbook expenses.
VALPARAISOÂ â Two months after parents and community members spoke out against mandated masks at Valparaiso Community Schools, the district approved a final plan for optional masks in the upcoming school year.Â
At a meeting Thursday night, the school board unanimously approved the plan outlining the district s policy that includes optional masking, social distancing and a quarantine policy dependent on vaccination status. Audience members did raise comments and even some concerns, but board members and Superintendent Jim McCall reiterated that the district is following guidance from health officials.Â
Back in May, the district approved its plan for students to return to the classroom full time without e-learning days. Students who wish to continue virtual learning will have the option through Edmentum.Â