The school board made masks optional for the 2021/2022 school year. Parent's made their choice and it was not the one the school board wanted or expected. On August 23rd, 2021 five days into the school year they held a vote to make masks mandatory without letting parents know, leaving parents unable to voice their concerns. The five board members decided they know whats best for our children and we should have no say in decisions regarding our children. This petition is to the city of Ravenna Ohio's school board demanding the masks be optional and the choice left up to the parents who know what's best for their child.