In keeping with recent provincial orders, Squamish’s school district will be mandating masks for all staff, as well as middle and secondary student.
“Enhanced safety measures are on the way for K to 12 Schools to strengthen safety plans at school sites,” Supt. Lisa McCullough wrote in a letter to parents.
“We want to assure you that our current health and safety guidelines in place are working effectively. Still, as the pandemic continues to evolve and as we learn more about its behaviour, our school guidelines must evolve too.”McCullough said masks will be required when people are in all indoor areas, including when they are with their learning groups.
Previously, masks were not mandatory for students to wear so long as they interacted only with their cohorts, which were groups intended to act as safe bubbles. This raised concern from some parents who felt safety rules were too lax.However, there are exceptions to the new mask rule.
People will not need to wear masks when sitting or standing at their seat or workstation in a classroom; there is a barrier in place or they are eating or drinking.
