Mansfield Public Schools
New Face Coverings Policy Effective February 28, 2022
Face coverings are still required in the following situations:
- on all school buses and vans
- in all school health offices at the discretion of the school nurse
Along with DESE and DPH guidance, Mansfield Public Schools will continue to strongly recommend masks in the following scenarios:
- After a five-day isolation and/or quarantine period, wear a mask around others for an additional five days except when eating, drinking, or outdoors.
- Individuals who experience COVID-19 symptoms should stay home and obtain testing. If they receive a negative result and their symptoms improve (including remaining fever-free for a 24-hour period without fever-reducing medication), they can return to school but should wear a mask until their symptoms fully resolve.
- Unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear masks in school settings.
One Community
Many in our school community may continue to wear a mask for a variety of reasons, and we will respect everyone's personal choice. Some may wear a mask because they or someone they live with is immunocompromised. Others may choose to wear a mask to alleviate anxiety and fear. No matter the reason, personal choice will be respected.
Transportation
For families whose students ride the bus, please discuss this at home and ensure that a mask is available. This also applies to students traveling by bus to a school-sponsored event (athletics, performing arts, field trips, and other competitions).
Health Offices
Masks will continue to be used in all school health offices. School Nurses will continue to wear masks. Students and staff may be asked to don a mask while in the health office for assessment and may be dismissed with a mask on if applicable.
MIAA Guidance
On February 11, 2022, the MIAA published guidance which stated they would remain consistent with the DESE mask requirement and beginning February 28, 2022, the MIAA mask-wearing protocols will end. They also stated that athletes will adhere to host school and venue-specific restrictions. Anyone who chooses to wear a mask may continue to do so.
Contact Information
Email: school.notifications@mansfieldschools.com
Website: www.mansfieldschools.com
Location: 2 Park Row, Mansfield, MA, USA
Phone: 508-261-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mansfield-Public-Schools-508839202499633/
Twitter: @MansfieldSchool