Be Nice. High 61F. They know its harmful they being (state health) director Cara Christ and Governor Ducey. SUSD claimed that CDC authority was greater than the states authority. Solem believes that the district already has plenty of good mitigation strategies in place, without a mask requirement. If Ducey follows through on his threat, it could cost Kyrene $5.2 million and Tempe Union $2.8 million. To date, these mitigation strategies have allowed us to welcome back 85% of our students for in-person learning.". Scottsdale Progress news staff contibuted to this report. Operated summer school and camp buses without masks, so what changed? asked Wray. Duceys order lifted mask mandates on private businesses, putting the onus on them to optionally enforce one if they choose. Part of the concern with the announcement is that it's causing confusion. SCOTTSDALE, AZ Scottsdale Unified students will have to don face masks at school, beginning Aug. 20. Solem is one of the ambassadors for the Facebook Group SUSD Can, an advocacy group of Scottsdale Unified parents that formed last year. that is degrading to another person. The Maricopa County data, which also break down partially and fully vaccinated people, show that 46 percent of county residents are fully vaccinated. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. "It is not strictly applied,'' he argued. Please contact individual businesses directly if you would like detailed information on their efforts to protect you and other guests. Keep it Clean. To lift the mask rule now is not prudent, nor does it 'follow the science.' Arizona legislators should be more concerned about protecting public health and safety, not scoring political points and appeasing their base by making bad decisions, he said. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Humble said surveys of young adults conducted by students he is working with suggest placing vaccination sites at popular spots could increase vaccination rates, because many respondents were worried about convenience, not the vaccine itself. Rep. Travis Grantham, R-Gilbert, echoed that sentiment. You have permission to edit this article. Be Truthful. The district cut off those parents, who called in to make their comments since the meeting was closed to the public and only viewable via YouTube. It was the district's intention to continue a mask-optional policy, but the district was always clear that its plans could change based on circumstances, said Superintendent Scott Menzel. LaBaer said that means there is still a need to practice mitigation, including mask wearing and avoiding crowds. Periods of rain early. Low near 40F. Ducey press aide C.J. We will continue to exercise caution. Violations of the county order carry a $50 fine. "Today, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services have taken action to rescind orders requiring school districts to implement face covering policies," SUSD's letter says. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Scottsdale was one of the first cities in the state to adopt a mandate in June after Governor Doug Ducey issued an order allowing them to put their own mask requirements in place. or anything. The mask mandate ban was sponsored by Kingman Republican Rep. and dentist Regina Cobb, who represents the district that includes Lake Havasu. Never miss an issue. In Scottsdale, new cases per 100,000 residents and positive new test results were up recently in three of the citys 10 ZIP codes, according to Maricopa County. Ben Hoster said. Positivity also jumped from 3.11 to 5.7 percent. Ducey first gave local municipalities the power to issue mask mandates last June. SUSD parent Amanda Wray tweeted a screenshot of SUSDs district-wide email announcing the mask mandate on Friday. And it comes as the more contagious Delta variant of the virus looms as a threat. But Osborne, who provided the crucial -- and required -- 31st vote for the measure, said she had to side with her colleagues. Students started off last school year virtually. Will Humble, executive director for the Arizona Public Health Association, said he doesnt believe the rescinded mandate will be the driving force behind case increases because the mandates were ignored by many and had little enforcement. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Rain. If you are in need of a COVID-19 test while in Scottsdale, most pharmacies and grocery stores offer free testing; the Arizona Department of Health Services maintains a list of such sites. In a blistering opinion Monday, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper voided the ban on mask and vaccine mandates along with a number of other measures Republicans had tacked onto the state budget bill with no hearings in the waning days of the session. Now, theyre saying no, school districts cant be making that decision at all; it is the health officials, Greenburg said. Chaplik argued that the mandates are an overreaction and that society has managed to survive other viral outbreaks without masks. There was a specific question regarding whether [the CDC order] applied to school buses [] the CDC confirmed that the order applies to school buses, whether they are operated by the district or by a private provider, wrote SUSD. Recommended Face Coverings 15-342.05) from requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID. Rep. Randall Friese, D-Tucson, who is a physician, said masks are part of the very basic, important tools, along with hand washing and social distancing, to curb the spread. She said her employees wear masks. Share with Us. Scottsdale was one of the first cities in the state to adopt a mandate in June after Governor Doug Ducey issued an order allowing them to put their own mask By Paul Maryniak and Wayne Schutsky, Progress News Staff, The ban deprives districts of a tool many relied on to help reduce, The issue came to a head at an SUSD school board meeting on May 18 when a group of unruly attendees including some Scottsdale parents as well as outside groups like the conservative Patriot Party of Arizona and Purple for Parents , Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Maricopa County Department Of Public Health. As they have been throughout the country, the districts mask mandate was a polarizing subject in the community. Cobb and her two district colleagues had joined the Mohave County Board of Supervisors in sending a letter to the governor in May of last year that demanded he lift restrictions on businesses. Mask mandate was rarely enforced in Scottsdale, By Wayne Schutsky, Progress Managing Editor. 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The original order was set to expire on July 20 before Lane extended it through Aug. 20. Have a face mask handy based on your personal preference and in case of requirements.

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