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Area school districts await guidance on masking

School districts in the Greater Danbury area are awaiting word from the state Departments of Education and Public Health on how to move forward on masking decisions after the 28th.  The Danbury Board of Education’s policy committee would be the group to take up possible revisions to existing requirements.  District officials say the school community has been divided for a long time on this issue and they will also take into account input from  the local health department and mental health community.

New Milford School Superintendent Alisha DiCorpo says administrators are waiting for additional metrics.  She says it's important to note that students are required to wear masks on school transportation and in school as the executive order of the Governor is continuing until at least next Tuesday.  New Milford's daily COVID-19 positivity rates in the schools have declined, so starting next week daily letters from the schools to parents will be discontinued.  The district dashboard will continue to be updated daily for parents reference.

New Fairfield Superintendent Pat Cosentino says they will survey families to get their feedback.  The health director and nursing head will also weigh in at the Board of Education's meeting on Tuesday. 

Meanwhile the Diocese of Bridgeport, which includes Catholic schools in the Danbury area, plans to make masks optional beginning Monday, ahead of the Governor's order ending.

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Brian Kilmeade

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