We, the below signed, ask that the Newport News School Board honor Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order Number Two (2022) and legal authority which states,
“The parents of any child enrolled in a elementary or secondary school or a school based early childcare and educational program may elect for their children not to be subject to any mask mandate in effect at the child’s school or educational program”
The decision to follow the Governor’s Executive Order Number Two also keeps NNPS in accordance with § 1-240.1 of the Code of Virginia, that
“a parent has a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and care of the parent’s child.”
In regards to VA SB1303:
“The bill requires each school board to provide such in-person instruction in a manner in which it adheres, to the maximum extent practicable, to any currently applicable mitigation strategies for early childhood care and education programs and elementary and secondary schools to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 that have been provided by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
We believe that it is not practicable to continue to mask children for 8 hours a day when the FDA itself states,
“A face mask is a product that covers the wearer’s nose and mouth. Face masks are…not personal protective equipment. Face masks may or may not meet any fluid barrier or filtration efficiency levels.”
Combined with the fact that pre-pandemic data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) shows a consistent drop in performance on state reading tests, it is not practicable to continue to mandate a face mask that reduces the ability of students and teachers to communicate. This psychological stressor for children disrupts learning by: causing children to lose the experience of mimicking expressions, an essential tool of nonverbal communication; and negatively impacting bonding between teachers and students.
Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control currently only RECOMMENDS masks for students per the Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools updated January 13, 2022.
“CDC recommends universal indoor masking by all* students (ages 2 years and older), staff, teachers, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.”
With that, we respectfully ask that the Newport News School Board honor Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order Number Two (2022) and legal authority.
As Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Now, more than ever, is that time.
Sources:
- https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/eo/EO-2-School-Mask-Mandate-Executive-Order-Exception.pdf
- https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?212+sum+SB1303
- https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?212+f...
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/k-12-guidance.html?fbclid=IwAR03HsabYZNM8uew9pq0fzrJl88xpUuNZ6rLfG6ioZ-GI7L3TuOuNs-To2M
- https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/n95-respirators-surgical-masks-face-masks-and-barrier-face-coverings
- https://richmond.com/news/virginia/we-should-all-b...
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 21, 2022
Reached 100 supporters
January 20, 2022
January 19, 2022
I was just looking at the count and we are inches away from that 250 mark which feels honestly kind of huge for getting their attention. If you can get just a couple people you know to click the link right now we might actually hit it before the day is over and I really need that momentum for when I email the board members later.
92 Comments
SB 1303 does not apply. If it does, then why were several school districts allowed to opt out? CDC reccomends masks, doesn't mandate them. Are you now going to mandate vaccinations for 12 year olds because the CDC reccomends it?
Children should have a choice, wedding a mask all day doesn't help those kids who have a hard time breathing with it on, how are they supposed to focus.
You and your child may wear a mask of your like. I don't take that right from your parenting so you have no right to take mine. If you are so afraid homeschool your child
As a Spec Ops combat veteran and father I would like to respectfully ask you to comply with the Governor’s Executive order as you have also previously done with prior Governors. Thank you.
Parents get to make the choice for the care of their children. Why is Newport News so willing to follow some laws but not others? This is unconstitutional and showing political bias if Newport News decides to disobey the executive order for one governor but obey the executive order of another.
No mask
For my last year's high school talent show, I made noises with my armpit, I lost. This year I did a LOUD WET FART, I lost again!
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We, the below signed, ask that the Newport News School Board honor Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order Number Two (2022) and legal authority which states,
“The parents of any child enrolled in a elementary or secondary school or a school based early childcare and educational program may elect for their children not to be subject to any mask mandate in effect at the child’s school or educational program”
The decision to follow the Governor’s Executive Order Number Two also keeps NNPS in accordance with § 1-240.1 of the Code of Virginia, that
“a parent has a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and care of the parent’s child.”
In regards to VA SB1303:
“The bill requires each school board to provide such in-person instruction in a manner in which it adheres, to the maximum extent practicable, to any currently applicable mitigation strategies for early childhood care and education programs and elementary and secondary schools to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 that have been provided by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
We believe that it is not practicable to continue to mask children for 8 hours a day when the FDA itself states,
“A face mask is a product that covers the wearer’s nose and mouth. Face masks are…not personal protective equipment. Face masks may or may not meet any fluid barrier or filtration efficiency levels.”
Combined with the fact that pre-pandemic data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) shows a consistent drop in performance on state reading tests, it is not practicable to continue to mandate a face mask that reduces the ability of students and teachers to communicate. This psychological stressor for children disrupts learning by: causing children to lose the experience of mimicking expressions, an essential tool of nonverbal communication; and negatively impacting bonding between teachers and students.
Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control currently only RECOMMENDS masks for students per the Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools updated January 13, 2022.
“CDC recommends universal indoor masking by all* students (ages 2 years and older), staff, teachers, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.”
With that, we respectfully ask that the Newport News School Board honor Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order Number Two (2022) and legal authority.
As Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Now, more than ever, is that time.
Sources:
- https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/eo/EO-2-School-Mask-Mandate-Executive-Order-Exception.pdf
- https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?212+sum+SB1303
- https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?212+f...
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/k-12-guidance.html?fbclid=IwAR03HsabYZNM8uew9pq0fzrJl88xpUuNZ6rLfG6ioZ-GI7L3TuOuNs-To2M
- https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/n95-respirators-surgical-masks-face-masks-and-barrier-face-coverings
- https://richmond.com/news/virginia/we-should-all-b...
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 21, 2022
Reached 100 supporters
January 20, 2022
January 19, 2022
I was just looking at the count and we are inches away from that 250 mark which feels honestly kind of huge for getting their attention. If you can get just a couple people you know to click the link right now we might actually hit it before the day is over and I really need that momentum for when I email the board members later.
92 Comments
I believe the kids do not need to wear them. The schools will not be paying for dental care or anything else that is caused from the mask.
SB 1303 does not apply. If it does, then why were several school districts allowed to opt out? CDC reccomends masks, doesn't mandate them. Are you now going to mandate vaccinations for 12 year olds because the CDC reccomends it?
Children should have a choice, wedding a mask all day doesn't help those kids who have a hard time breathing with it on, how are they supposed to focus.
You and your child may wear a mask of your like. I don't take that right from your parenting so you have no right to take mine. If you are so afraid homeschool your child
As a Spec Ops combat veteran and father I would like to respectfully ask you to comply with the Governor’s Executive order as you have also previously done with prior Governors. Thank you.
Parents get to make the choice for the care of their children. Why is Newport News so willing to follow some laws but not others? This is unconstitutional and showing political bias if Newport News decides to disobey the executive order for one governor but obey the executive order of another.
No mask
For my last year's high school talent show, I made noises with my armpit, I lost. This year I did a LOUD WET FART, I lost again!
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I believe the kids do not need to wear them. The schools will not be paying for dental care or anything else that is caused from the mask.