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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I still think it is an open question how much control the state legislature or state executive has over a local school board[/b] because the state constitution does vest supervision of schools to the school board. This is an issue that goes way beyond masks.

Yes, there are no RCT studies showing that universal masking works and not any good studies with proper controls to show it works to reduce transmission in schools. That said, studies do show that KN95/KF94 masks that are not worn with a super tight seal still work well for the wearer. Not as well as when they are fit-tested with a pressed-to-the-face seal, but so long as such a mask is flush against the face to avoid gaps, they do provide a good deal more protection than a surgical or cloth face mask. It is disingenuous to argue that a KN95/KF94 masks will not protect unless it is worn so tightly that it compresses and bruises the skin. High-quality masks absolutely protect students at risk of severe illness or those who have a family member at risk. Let's try to be empathetic to that need and let's hope that the school district continues to provide students who want and need high-quality masks with a supply of them.[/quote]

The past few years have shown that local school boards have a really tough time being in charge of certain aspects. It makes sense because school board members are just community members who volunteer to run for the positions. They may or may not have any professional skills and they may or may not be equipped for the role.

Ultimately I have come to believe that the school boards for APS and ACPS would have been better off if they could have handed over decision making over the past couple of years to the state. And I think they would have liked that better than they are willing to admit. They were so overwhelmed with the situation they didn't know what to do or what made sense. They are just a small group of regular run of the mill people from our communities. Watching them over the past couple of years its obvious they wanted someone to tell them what to do. It would have removed blame from them and made a lot of things easier. I don't think either school will continue fighting the mask issue and I think they are just happy to be relieved of making that call.
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