NEW MASK RULE

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NEW MASK RULE

Fri, 11/20/2020 - 03:27
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The state issued a new COVID-19 protocol to schools, but whether and how much of a difference the change will make is unclear. Coronavirus infections and contacts closed Excelsior Springs High School and the Career Center all of last week and through Thanskgiving. The closures put all students into virtual learning mode. In addition, Deputy Superintendent Jaret Tomlinson said Lewis Elementary School went virtual Nov. 13. Richmond High School remained closed for a month because of the virus before reopening last week using an inschool and online teaching combination. Gov. Mike Parson last week announced a new plan for virus-impacted schools. The Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education agreed to the protocol. “We know that COVID-19 is not going away soon, so it is important that we continue to evaluate the guidance we’re issuing at the state level to make sure our procedures are sustainable for the next…

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