Only two people spoke out in favor of masks. New CDC guidance says some counties in our viewing area meet the threshold to put those face coverings back on. This a wonderful school district to work, and a beautiful area! Staunton and Waynesboro schools will continue requiring masks for all students and staff. The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing at 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia. Augusta County joins other Valley schools masking up - WHSV If you dont, I dont have a problem with that either.. In numbers reported throughThursday morning, Augusta County was at 87positive cases this week, with 12 of those at Stuarts Draft High School and 11 more at Stuarts Draft Elementary. "Personally, I would like to see the masks gone," Chairperson David Shiflett said, "but now I dont think is the time.. Afterward, the public spoke and most of the comments were about masks in school. I would rather go with safety; I want kids to be in school five days a week.. Teacher at Dixon Preschool Center Augusta County Public Schools 4.2 The Augusta County School Board voted 5-1 during its annual retreat Thursday to set the date when students and staff can take off their masks, with parameters in place that allow the board members to change its mind if cases persist or legal objections strike down Gov. Augusta County School Boards motion on Wednesday includes flexibility to alter its plans if case numbers change. He shared the letter from the pediatricians at the board meeting. Augusta County follows Staunton, Waynesboro on masks in schools The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Kelly F. Troxell Ed.D., Executive Director of Personnel (540) 245-5107, Douglas W. Shifflett, Jr. Augusta County Public Schools18 Government Center LaneVerona, VA 24482Phone: 540-245-5100Fax: 540-245-5115. Again, we are excited to begin the year and look forward to having our students back. Area schools announce mask policies, AMI days - KAIT Residents | Augusta County, VA On Tuesday, Richmond County Superintendent Kenneth Bradshaw displayed a map of Georgia for the school board and said, "The map tells it all with all that red.". Get notified when the ePaper has been delivered (requires subscription), Augusta Public Schools to enforce mask wearing for all students, staff, visitors, Augusta Public School Board pursues pool testing for reducing pandemic requirements.