Students at Wheeling High School and the five other high schools in District 214 won’t have to wear masks when classes resume Aug. 11.
Teachers, staff, students and visitors in District 214 schools will not be required to wear masks.
However, the district is following updated guidance from the CDC by recommending masks regardless of vaccination status.
That was the recommendation announced by Superintendent David Schuler, based on advice from legal counsel, and approved by the school board Thursday night at a special meeting.
District recommendations may change according to the COVID-19 metrics in the area.
“It is important to note that I am not recommending required, universal mask-wearing by all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to schools,” Schuler said. “I am recommending that we adopt the public health language from the CDC.”
This week, the CDC added a recommendation of universal indoor masking for teachers, staff, students and school visitors, regardless of vaccination status.
“I believe at the high school level that is a very prudent and responsible approach to take,” Schuler said.
During the meeting, public sentiment for the most part was against mandating mask wearing.
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Editorial note: District 214 includes Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove, John Hersey, Prospect, Rolling Meadows and Wheeling High Schools.
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