Chances of mask mandate in school in the fall ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Zero. My kids have been in summer school since the beginning of July and Covid has not been an issue. Some are masked, some are not and its been fine. A couple cases of Covid here and there and no big deal. Its been just like the end of last year, but with less masks since I think so many people have had it by now.

You think so because MCPS also quit reporting any data about cases at the end of the year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would say there is a chance. Our 5th class had to mask up the last few weeks of school last year. They cited the Montgomery County Health Department as the decider. MCPS will push blame/decisions on MCHD.

So while I hope there are 0 masks, I would not say there is a 0 chance in the fall.

Was this school/class in MCPS? Was it the entire school? Or just 1 grade? Or just 1 class in the school? MCPS had a "masks are optional" policy beginning in March/April. A couple of BOE members removed their masks immediately in the meeting when it was adopted. I can't see how anyone would be required to wear masks, per the policy.

It was 5th grade and started with just 1 class and then they changed it to the whole grade and they had to wear masks at graduation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Zero. My kids have been in summer school since the beginning of July and Covid has not been an issue. Some are masked, some are not and its been fine. A couple cases of Covid here and there and no big deal. Its been just like the end of last year, but with less masks since I think so many people have had it by now.

You think so because MCPS also quit reporting any data about cases at the end of the year.

No because I know the kids and the teachers and they report the same.

[Anonymous]

I wish a condition of in-person school were non-optional testing. If you don't consent, you can go to VA. Why should a few selfish people put everyone else at risk.

[Anonymous]

I hope there is a mask mandate

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wish a condition of in-person school were non-optional testing. If you don't consent, you can go to VA. Why should a few selfish people put everyone else at risk.

But tests aren’t catching Covid for days after people are exhibiting symptoms, so there is no value in this type of testing.

[Anonymous]

Well polio is back so sure no mask mandates have at it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hope there is a mask mandate

It’s too difficult to enforce.

Mask optional is the best you can hope for.

I know teachers that want masks banned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wish a condition of in-person school were non-optional testing. If you don't consent, you can go to VA. Why should a few selfish people put everyone else at risk.

It’s the way of the world now. Covid is background noise. The era of overreaction and accommodation is over. The conversation has moved on to Monkey Pox, so the MCPS board whiners still have something to look forward to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wish a condition of in-person school were non-optional testing. If you don't consent, you can go to VA. Why should a few selfish people put everyone else at risk.

Do you have mandatory testing at your job?

Do you have mandatory testing for employees at the grocery store? Mandatory testing to enter a restaurant?

No. So there is no justification for mandatory testing in schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid only can tolerate to wear clothes mask, not disposable or n95 mask. What are the chances that there will be a mask mandate in school in the fall? I suppose if it happens, I think she wears clothes mask is better than nothing, right? Should i stock more cloth mask just in case? Or everyone buy kuds n95 or disposable masks now? She has official allergy, and I have given a copy to her school nurse 1 year ago.

Does kid need a updated allergy diagnosis for new school year to prevent sending home due to sneezing, coughing & runny nose. It was a nightmare a year ago, and they told me that she needed to be tested for covid due to covid symptoms. It was not until I got her an all season allergy diagnosis from a specialist to explain to them why she has symptoms all seasons on and off.

Well, if they cared about students and teachers, they'd do this absolutely, but there are so many political regressive that are hostile to science that it seems unlikely since they will pander to them.

From your keyboard to God's ears. We can only hope that they "pander" to the realists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hope there is a mask mandate

It’s too difficult to enforce.

Mask optional is the best you can hope for.

I know teachers that want masks banned.

No teachers want masks banned. Kids are fine with masks, it’s the adults who can’t handle them. Teachers want their kids to feel safe and comfortable in schools. If that means no mask, fine. If that means a mask, that’s fine too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hope there is a mask mandate

It’s too difficult to enforce.

Mask optional is the best you can hope for.

I know teachers that want masks banned.

Get the SROs to arrest anyone not wearing a mask for violating the law!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wish a condition of in-person school were non-optional testing. If you don't consent, you can go to VA. Why should a few selfish people put everyone else at risk.

Do you have mandatory testing at your job?

Do you have mandatory testing for employees at the grocery store? Mandatory testing to enter a restaurant?

No. So there is no justification for mandatory testing in schools.

Yes, we do have mandatory testing at my job. The result is that there is no spread there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wish a condition of in-person school were non-optional testing. If you don't consent, you can go to VA. Why should a few selfish people put everyone else at risk.

Do you have mandatory testing at your job?

Do you have mandatory testing for employees at the grocery store? Mandatory testing to enter a restaurant?

No. So there is no justification for mandatory testing in schools.

I know several people who still have mandatory testing.