GNBVT Policy for Mask Mandate
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All public school students (age 5 and above) and staff are required to wear a mask indoors at school, except when actively eating or drinking, or during designated mask breaks. Masks must cover a student’s nose and mouth. GNBVT will provide disposable masks for any students or visitors who need them. Students observed not wearing a mask or wearing a mask improperly while in school, outside of designated mask break times, will be issued a verbal warning. Any student who continues to refuse to wear a mask after being issued a warning will be referred to the Assistant Principal’s Office for parental notification and potential disciplinary action.
Any subsequent violation of the Mask Requirement or a student’s continued refusal to comply with the requirement will result in further disciplinary action, including but not limited to in-school and out-of-school suspensions, or exclusion from school. Any student who is suspended or excluded from school for his or her refusal to wear a mask will be given notice and an opportunity for a hearing as provided by law.
We appreciate your anticipated cooperation with this policy. Refusal to wear a mask poses a potential threat to the safety of other students and staff, and jeopardizes the health and safety of the communities we serve. Students who cannot wear a mask due to medical conditions or behavioral needs should contact the Principal’s office to learn more about the process and requirements for seeking an exemption.