Students in Wichita, Kansas, public schools can ditch the masks when classes begin. Detroit public schools will probably require them only for the unvaccinated. In Pittsburgh, masks will likely be required regardless of vaccination status. And in some states, schools cannot mandate face coverings under any circumstances. With COVID-19 cases soaring nationwide, school districts across the U.S. are yet again confronting the realities of a polarized country and the lingering pandemic as they navigate mask requirements, vaccine rules and social distancing requirements for the fast-approaching new school year.
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As COVID numbers continue to increase in parts of the state, many school districts are considering masks in the classroom this fall. The Wichita school district has announced masks won’t be required, but that decision could change…. Terri Moses is the safety director for Wichita schools. She says staff are paying close attention to COVID trends in the county and taking the advice of medical experts. If hospitalizations and positive cases increase, the school board will adjust. “Change is a constant part of our response. And then in order to work with our community and keep our buildings as safe as possible, we’ve got to be ready to change when that change is necessary,” says Moses.
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A bridge in South Hutchinson desperately needs repairs. But before the bill is paid, Reno County and the city need to figure out which one of them actually owns it. The bridge on Scott Boulevard in South Hutchinson was built in 1963. It’s not clear if the city or county built it initially, but the county has maintained it over the years. The cost to repair it is $700,000. The city is asking the county to split the bill so it doesn’t come at the expense of taxpayers. “We’ve asked the county to participate as a 50/50 partner on this bridge and they refused to contribute one penny to the project. They won’t budge,” says Joseph Turner, the South Hutchinson city administrator.
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