The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, cannot be spread by air. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. LaBaer called Duceys decision premature. Don't knowingly lie about anyone "It makes people confused and it's coming at the worst possible time. Parents opposing mask mandates bombard school districts with sham legal claims Feb. 21, 202202:35 The parents claims were baseless. Please contact individual businesses directly if you would like detailed information on their efforts to protect you and other guests. Share with Us. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Scottsdale became one of the first cities in the state to act on that authority Never miss an issue. It didn't see numbers like that last year, when students were required to wear masks, Menzel said, although he admitted that the more contagious delta variant played a factor in the spread. T he coronavirus pandemic remained front and center when Scottsdales new council members were sworn into office on Jan. 12. It was the district's intention to continue a mask-optional policy, but the district was always clear that its plans could change based on circumstances, said Superintendent Scott Menzel. accounts, the history behind an article. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Parents and others jammed the meeting room for Scottsdale Unified Governing Boards meeting Sept. 28, the day after a judge threw out the states ban on mask mandates. Be Proactive. Board member Zach Lindsay voted against the mandate. Scottsdale Mayor, Jim Lane, has ordered the city's mask mandate to end. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The city of Scottsdale announced that residents will no longer have to wear masks, but healthcare professionals are speaking out against this decision. Corinne Murdock is a contributing reporter for AZ Free News. Embry Health and Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health also provide free testing. Dr. Efrim Lim, a virologist at ASU, said several variants have emerged in Arizona. The move followed the governors decision in April to rescindthe order mandating masks in schools. SUSD Governing Board President Jann-Michael Greenburg has long been critical of the governors decision last year to punt the mask decision to individual school districts, arguing those decisions are best left to public health officials. Typically comments during a public hearing are limited to the topic of the public hearing. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Don't Threaten. Please be patient and kind to staff at our local businesses as they learn and adapt to new procedures. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. As they have been throughout the country, the districts mask mandate was a polarizing subject in the community. Mask mandate was rarely enforced in Scottsdale, By Wayne Schutsky, Progress Managing Editor. ( Scottsdale Patch) Neiman Marcus in Scottsdale Use the 'Report' link on Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy. While the mask mandate and vaccine bans dont have specific penalties for government entities that disobey it, state Attorney General Mark Brnovich has told Tucson it could lose out in $120 million in state share revenue if it tries to enforce a vaccine mandate for city employees. "It is not strictly applied,'' he argued. Threats of harming another But our health officials again this year took no action, so I think its a bad policy.. In addition to the mandate ban, Cooper also voided a host of other laws approved by the Legislature that ranged from requirements for anti-fraud measures for ballots and prohibitions against cities and town from requiring face coverings or imposing curfews to banning proof of vaccination to attend universities or community colleges and limits on teaching what lawmakers have incorrectly referred to as "critical race theory.''. States with mask mandates Four US states and four territories currently require masks in indoor settings like restaurants, bars and gyms: Illinois Hawaii Oregon Washington District of Columbia The district's letter came hours after Ducey tweeted out his executive order, which he said was due to the steps that teachers, families and students have taken to act responsibly to stop the spread of the virus. Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy. "The issue here is notwhatthe legislature decided buthowit decided what it did,'' she wrote. Positivity also jumped from 3.11 to 5.7 percent. Roberts said hes heard a figure that something like 90% of the state is covered by some local mask mandate. that is degrading to another person. Doug Ducey's executive order "Unfortunately, today's decision is the result of a rogue judge interfering with the authority and processes of another branch of government.''. Governor Doug Ducey rescinded local mask mandates in March, but masks will still be required in schools and City of Scottsdale buildings and facilities, including the citys libraries. Keep it Clean. All Inclusive! Scottsdale Advantage person will not be tolerated. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The COVID-19 vaccine is widely available in the community. The district cut off those parents, who called in to make their comments since the meeting was closed to the public and only viewable via YouTube. Tag your photos to share your Scottsdale stories. High 61F. Noting there are about 610,000 children under 12 in Arizona who are not eligible for a vaccine, Harrell said the Legislatures decision puts them in harms way., And thats unacceptable, she said. Hoffman within hours released a statement that said: New data from Arizona schools shows what public health experts have been telling our Governorfor months: universal masking keeps students learning inperson. Kids cant manage to keep a mask clean, she said. Be Truthful. Ducey didnt respond to news of SUSDs mask mandate. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends face coverings based on personal preference and personal level of risk. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, had a slightly different take. ], https://twitter.com/MichelleUgenti/status/1418748330964779012. Recommended Face Coverings SCOTTSDALE, AZ Scottsdale Unified students will have to don face masks at school, beginning Aug. 20. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. On the same day of SUSDs announcement, Ducey doubled downon the assertion that there wouldnt be any mask mandates in schools. that is degrading to another person. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. "The challenged provisions have nothing to do with budget reconciliation,'' she said, which are supposed to be provisions designed to put into effect the changes made in spending bills. Don't Threaten. The bill gives business owners the right to make a decision.. Stay up to date on the latest in Arizona by signing up to get FREE news delivered to your inbox. FOX 10's Bailey Miller spoke with residents and visitors who expressed mixed feelings. COVID-19 Testing Kelly Townsend of Mesa and Michelle Ugenti Quarantine requirements for close contacts are set by the Maricopa County Public Health Department. Today was the date that Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Randall Warner in August determined was the effective date for the ban. What they found with young adults is its not vaccine hesitancyit needs to be easy to access, but if you have a chance to get vaccinated at (downtown club Bottled Blonde), theyd probably do it, he said. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Ducey press aide C.J. "It's the duty and authority of only the legislative branch to organize itself and make laws,'' he continued. SUSD will be complying with this federal requirement. He's talking about his decision with FOX 10's John Hook on Sept. 22. The vote came over the objections of several lawmakers who said the measure ignores evidence of how masks, properly worn, help curb the spread of the disease that has so far killed half a million Americans, including more than 16,000 in Arizona. That was good for 29th place among states and the District of Columbia. On March 25, 2021, Arizonas governor allowed all businesses to resume normal operations, including hotels, restaurants, bars and attractions. A department spokesman said Scottsdale Police took an education first approach. Earlier this month, the Arizona legislature banned mask mandates within its K-12 budget. In his pleadings with Arizonans to get vaccinated, he stated that the vaccines made mandates unnecessary. In a statement issued on Monday, Scottsdale Mayor They wanted to flex their muscles and so they made sure that that was put into the budget reconciliation bill and now districts and parents are going to have to live with it.. Humble said that people who need to worry about that variant which some experts said appears to trigger more serious cases of COVID-19 infection and most hospitalizations are those who have not been vaccinated. or anything. Low near 40F. Nothing prevents parents from making their own child wear a mask in school. Sign up for free today. Doug Ducey's executive order ending enforcement of the measure. The news is welcomed Low near 40F. Keep it Clean. Anyone who is in favor of in-person school should support masking, she said, and most people agree that in-person schooling is best for students. TUCSON, AZ Face masks will no longer be required in public places in Pima County, after Feb. 28. There hasnt been any enforcement to speak of so when it comes to bars, restaurants and nightclubsI dont think there is going to be an explosive impact, he said. ucey vowed to withhold $162 million in pandemic relief money for school districts that took advantage of Warners ruling and imposed mask mandates at least until today. In her free time, she works on her books and podcasts. Until we have suppressed community spread by vaccinating more individuals, including children under 12, universal masking will continue to be a critical tool in limiting the spread of the virus in our schools.. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. DHS did not respond to a request for comment. For more information on preventing the spread of COVID-19, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services. Sign up for free today. SUSD claimed that this order not only applied to public school transportation but private schools as well. Duceys executive order did not impact schools. The issue came to a head at an SUSD school board meeting on May 18 when a group of unruly attendees including some Scottsdale parents as well as outside groups like the conservative Patriot Party of Arizona and Purple for Parents refused to wear masks, prompting the board to suspend the meeting. Many continue to follow public health recommendations, though the protocols may vary by business. Though Ducey took away the power to impose mask mandates, Scottsdales will remain in effect in city buildings and facilities for the foreseeable future, according to a statement issued by the city. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. The largest spike was in 85259, which had 82 new cases per 100,000 from March 21 to March 27, up from 43 the week prior. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. He said his team recently identified a new variant with mutations that have shown to reduce antibody response in lab tests, though researchers still dont know how those lab tests translate into real-world scenarios. Never miss an issue. Be Truthful. There will be no mask mandates, said Ducey. This bill is simply about not making 16-year-old waiters and waitresses police officers enforcing a criminal mask statute, he said. Now theyre saying, actually weve given you the choice for 10 days but now we think we know best so were now going to force the mandate even though we said we would allow you to choose, Solem said. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed an appeal to uphold four bills that were also shot down in the ruling of the state's attempted ban on mask mandates. "It's just a behavior we have to change and try and stay safe.". For example, he cited HIV that was going to wipe our global destruction of human bodies with AIDS., We heard about that in the 80s, Chaplik said. You matter to us. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Stating the decision "is consistent with the recommendations of" county, state and federal health officials," SUSD officials noted that "community transmission of COVID remains at an elevated level.". Share with Us. I think in the end, were going to have another event in the next 50 to 100 years, or even sooner depending on these variants, and if the answer is that the state government is going to just do nothing about it, and local government officials cant do anything about it like school districts, I think itll just make the situation much worse, Greenburg said. According to Todays News-Herald Havasu News, Cobb and the rest of that districts delegation had lobbied Lake Havasu officials to lift their mask requirement as early as last September, although it is unclear if they had also joined parents pressing the school board to lifting its mandate, which expired at the end of the school year. I plan on dropping a termination date, at this time, and continuing with the periodic review of the mandated mask requirement with the County and the State, Lane said in a statement. The legislation prohibited schools from requiring masks during school hours or on any school property. accounts, the history behind an article. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Cooper also said if lawmakers try to enforce the provisions she declared unconstitutional, she will issue further orders. SUSD parent Amanda Wray tweeted a screenshot of SUSDs district-wide email announcing the mask mandate on Friday. Rep. Diego Rodriguez, D-Phoenix, said Chaplik is wrong in arguing that mask mandates are an example of government overreach. Should the judges ruling be overturned on appeal, SUSD will follow the law.". Nebraska never had a mask mandate, he said. When our officers respond to calls of mask mandate violations, we have a duty to educate the individuals involved about the current law, Sgt. Be Proactive. What makes all that illegal, Desai argued, is that tucking those changes into "reconciliation'' bills or bills simply labeled "budget procedures'' does not meet the constitutional requirement that the public be informed of what is included. Cobb also appeared before Kingman City Council to criticize its mask mandate in September, according to the Mohave Valley Daily News, which quoted her as telling officials: I have heard from many local citizens of how divisive this proclamation has been to our community. Check back for updates. Mask mandates are a textbook example of the government ensuring one of its fundamental purposes, which is guarding the public health and safety, Rodriguez said. These States Have COVID-19 Mask MandatesAlabama. Gov. Alaska. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services encouraged mask wearing anytime social distancing is challenging, but no official mandate at the state level has been in place.American Samoa. Effective Feb. Arizona. On Nov. Arkansas. California. Colorado. Connecticut. Delaware. District of Columbia. More items The original order was set to expire on July 20 before Lane extended it through Aug. 20. International travelers can use the CDC Travel Assessmentto prepare for travel. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. At least one other lawmaker took notice. Chance of rain 100%. Never miss an issue. In both Scottsdale and Maricopa County, enforcing the mask mandate will be left up to local police and the method of enforcement will take an educational approach. By Corinne Murdock | Last Wednesday, the town of Gilbert apologized for creating a document ranking residents based on By Terri Jo Neff | At a time when one-fourth of all educator positions are vacant statewide, one Arizona school board By Corinne Murdock | Arizona State University (ASU) began paying for childrens gender transitions at the start of the ABOUT | NEWS |OPINION | ECONOMY | EDUCATION | CONTACT |CODE OF ETHICS | PRIVACY POLICY, A project of the Arizona Freedom Foundation | All Rights Reserved 2023, Scottsdale Unified School District Defies Arizonas Mask Mandate Ban, Gilbert Leaders Apologize For Enemy List Ranking Residents, WESD Accepts LGTBQ Community While Devaluing Christians, ASU Also Paying For Childrens Gender Transitions. We will continue to exercise caution. Maricopa County is expected to vote on whether to extend their mandate on Oct. 7. And that could result in difficulty in getting approval of future controversial measures. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal One Touch, etc.) Rates are lower for other cities that feed into SUSD, including Tempe, where 48.7 percent of eligible residents are fully vaccinated slightly higher than Phoenixs 45.4 percent, according to data released last week by the county. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism That data which does not measure vaccinations within school district boundaries shows 62.3 percent of eligible Scottsdale residents and 57.3 percent of the citys total population are fully vaccinated. Concerned parents asked SUSD about the screening description. "Together these requirements promote transparency and the public's access to information about legislative action,'' she wrote. There are places where owners wanted to do the right thing, and used the governments requirement as the heavy; now, they cant use that, so they have to decide Im going to fight my customers, so Ill just give up, he said. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. The Scottsdale Unified School Board voted 4-1 to implement a mask mandate for its 28 school campuses and district facilities after a more than three-hour Don't knowingly lie about anyone Low near 40F. These steps were targeted to situations where person-to-person infection conditions were known to be high, and so they had an immediate effect on reversing the infection rate trend, Lane said. Pre-departure testing is no longer required, but non-U.S. citizens visiting the U.S. must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they meet criteria for an exception. Get tested if youre feeling sick or have been exposed to the virus at free sites throughout the Scottsdale area. Scottsdale Unified officials cited the ruling in announcing that "SUSD will continue to require masks for students and staff while indoors on our campuses and other person will not be tolerated. The district counters in its statement to parents and staff that most of the district's ZIP codes are in the 'substantial' transmission category. that is degrading to another person. Chaplik argued that the mandates are an overreaction and that society has managed to survive other viral outbreaks without masks. The judge also brushed aside claims by the state that the issue of how legislation is crafted is a "non-justiciable political question'' beyond the reach of the courts. Its worth remembering that a quarter of the people who died in Arizona were not 65-plus and over; in fact, they were middle-aged and younger, he said. But he said Ducey should have left the mandates in place for another six to eight weeks, at least until a larger percentage of young people are vaccinated because they are transmitting it to others who are dying.. racist or sexually-oriented language. That's almost 10 percent of the district's student population. Share with Us. Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane issued an emergency proclamation requiring individuals age 6 or older to wear face coverings in public. Afirst-term Scottsdale legislator convinced colleagues last week to let businesses ignore mask mandates to stem the spread of COVID by arguing that they werent needed decades ago to stop the spread of AIDS. Be Truthful. She said that's backed by evidence that shows not just an increasing number of cases among children now one out of every four in Maricopa County but also that schools with mask mandates have a lower rate of infection than those without. From my position, there are no biomedical indicators that would suggest that now is a good time to reduce mitigation efforts, he said, adding: I think from the current position where were at, roughly at least half of our population is still either not vaccinated or has never had COVID-19, so they remain at risk of COVID-19 infection, and we know that the incidents of bad outcomes is still high.. (Rachel Nunes/Patch) SCOTTSDALE, AZ Four Scottsdale Unified School District board members face recall election petitions after they voted last week to Don't knowingly lie about anyone ", "I'm happy to hear that. Humble said he believes an increase in cases will likely be driven by new COVID-19 variants. person will not be tolerated. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Don't Threaten. PHOENIX (CN) An Arizona House committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation that would ban school districts from imposing mask mandates on children amid similar actions across the country and a declining number of Covid-19 cases. See my statement on the updated CDC guidance: https://t.co/YubNffZpq5 Doug Ducey (@dougducey) July 27, 2021 Follow her on Twitter, @CorinneMurdock or email tips to corinnejournalist@gmail.com. The CDC on Friday said it had studied case data from July and August from school districts in Pima and Maricopa counties and found, the odds of a school-associated COVID-19 outbreak were 3.5 times higher in schools with no mask requirement than in those with a mask requirement implemented at the time school started.. "SUSD has been committed to taking steps to provide in-person learning opportunities while working to mitigate potential spread of COVID-19 on our campuses. Consider the bill to prohibit what has incorrectly been called "critical race theory'' having to do with how teachers can deal with issues of race, sex or ethnicity. I would think that based on these arguments these states would have dead people piled up all over their state because no one else would be living because no one has masks on, Chaplik continued. Scottsdale Progress news staff contibuted to this report. And it's been done for political reasons. It is spread through exchange of bodily fluids, normally sexual transmission or sores from open wounds and also can be spread through sharing infected needles. accounts, the history behind an article. If these individuals continue to refuse to comply with the mask mandate, they can be cited. I look forward to the day when we can declare all clear and remove all restrictions but that day is not today, Ortega said. You have permission to edit this article. If there ever was a better argument for school choice the Democrats are making it now! Health & Safety Protocols in Scottsdale, AZ | Official Travel Site The K-5 kids none of them will be vaccinated, Humble said. Humble said surveys of young adults conducted by students he is working with suggest placing vaccination sites at popular spots could increase vaccination rates, because many respondents were worried about convenience, not the vaccine itself. Students as young as kindergarteners were eligible to participate in this screening. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Solem believes that the district already has plenty of good mitigation strategies in place, without a mask requirement. Solem trusted that the district would follow through on what she said were multiple promises it made over the summer to ensure that masks would be optional. Scottsdale became one of the first cities in the state to act on that authority when former Mayor Jim Lane issued a mandate on June 18. 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