Good morning,
We understand that there have been some questions raised about school and the recent mask-wearing guidance, particularly with respect to athletics. We are sharing below the message we received from the MIAA today. In addition, School Committee direction and our school procedures and rules for this year both indicate that masks must be worn at all times when on school grounds unless on designated mask breaks. There is no ambiguity or "grey" area on this determination, which includes students who may attend class outdoors or participate in a PE class that meets on one of our campus fields. There is no exception made for student-athletes who have been vaccinated.
As members of the Sports Medicine Committee, Mr. Carbone and I will be privy to any updated guidance that comes from the EEA, which governs youth and interscholastic athletics. These guidelines will have to make their way through the regular channels of MIAA governance before we can make any adjustments on our level.
The message from the MIAA stated:
In light of Governor Baker’s announcement on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 regarding the upcoming relaxation of the Massachusetts outdoor mask mandate, this communication is a reminder to MIAA member schools that the approved sport modifications by your Board of Directors remain in place and are expected to be followed. At this time, there are no changes or updates to sport modifications. The established MIAA governance process, which includes communication with the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), will take place followed by timely communication to membership if any updates are made to the current modifications.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and patience.
Sincerely,
Michael Rubin, Principal
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