Pamela Braunstein’s resignation comes after what she said is harassment from some parents and her vote to keep following the state’s classroom mask mandate until it expires after March 11.
Tag: Masks at Schools
Posted inHealth & Wellness
California’s Mask Mandate Ends. Did Orange County Ever Follow It?
Even with the lifting of the mandate, local health officials are recommending people keep their masks on indoors.
Posted inEducation
A North OC School District Jumps Into the Battle Over Student Vaccine Mandate
Placentia-Yorba Linda joins some other OC school districts opposing the incoming COVID vaccine mandates, which aren’t expected until the FDA fully authorizes it for younger children.
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Placentia Yorba Linda School District Can’t Hold Meetings Because Residents Refuse to Mask
The abrupt meeting cancellations come as Orange County continues wrestling with the fourth COVID-19 surge.
Posted inEducation
More OC School Districts to Consider Calling for Optional COVID-19 Masks in Classrooms
Residents have requested officials in at least three local school districts consider such resolutions tonight, although the resolutions will have no effect on classroom mask mandates.
Posted inEducation
Newport Beach City Council Members Rail Against State School Masks Mandates
More Orange County elected officials are pushing back against state school mask mandates, despite state public health officials having the sole authority over classroom masks.
Posted inEducation
California Supreme Court Swiftly Denies OC Board of Education School Mask Mandate Petition
The board’s petition was denied in just eight days. Meanwhile, virus cases continue increasing alongside hospitalizations throughout Orange County.
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OC Schools to Follow Mask Mandate as COVID Surges, Some Parents Rally Against Rule
Rallies are planned at school districts across the county this month as a parent group and the OC Board of Education moves to sue Gov. Gavin Newsom for the statewide school mask mandate.
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California K-12 Students Will Continue to Wear Masks Indoors, Says State Department of Public Health
Comprehensive updated state guidelines for K-12 schools are expected to come out next week.
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Will Masks be Required When Orange County Students Go Back to School in the Fall?
Orange County school districts are awaiting mask guidance from the state public health department.
