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Getting Used to Face Masks in School

Getting Used to Face Masks in School

Wayne Kindle Photo: WNAX


The Yankton School Board voted this week to require all staff and students to wear face masks when classes resume next month.

Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they know it will be an adjustment for students and parents…

Kindle says they don’t want to create problems between parents and the school…

Kindle says the school board will monitor the face mask policy and make changes when appropriate…

The masks are to be worn in all buildings except when people can maintain social distancing.

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