LaBaer, too, acknowledged that enforcement impacted the effectiveness of mitigation measures, noting that Arizona faced a massive surge in cases over the winter when the mandates were still in effect. 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 SCOTTSDALE, AZ Scottsdale Unified School District joined others in the state in continuing with its mask mandate, in spite of Gov. It is irresponsible ofthe stategovernmenttostand in the way of local leaders making decisions that protect the health and safety of their students and staff. Police Search For Murder Suspect + Students Ill, Pesticide Contact, Local Dive With 'Killer Pizza' + Ukraine Refugees Reflect On Move, Tesla Crashes & Catches Fire Twice In Scottsdale + New Memorial, Social Security Seminar on March 8th and 9th at Eagles Community Center. The recent legislation simply makes that a requirement for all districts, Menzel told the Progress. While both the Maricopa County and Scottsdale mandates require individuals to wear masks in most public spaces, the orders differ in enforcement. Students are not required to wear masks while waiting at a bus stop or after they disembark, and drivers are not required to wear masks if not students are on the bus.. While we have seen encouraging progress, and more and more people have received the vaccine, COVID remains a concern. 15-342.05) from requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID. that is degrading to another person. Scottsdale is not the only area district where there is a mask mandate to keep it. However, Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel sent a letter to parents on May 14 notifying LaBaer called Duceys decision premature. Periods of rain early. that is degrading to another person. The city of Scottsdale has information on additional sites throughout the city. The district required masks for students learning in person last year, but Solem said that many parents based their decision to send their kids to Scottsdale Unified this year on the expectation that masks would be optional. or anything. 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. Monday was the district's ninth day of school this year. 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. Scottsdale Mayor, Jim Lane, has ordered the city's mask mandate to end. Periods of rain early. "The issue here is notwhatthe legislature decided buthowit decided what it did,'' she wrote. High 61F. "Our tracking of COVID-19 cases on our campuses since the new school year began shows that the mask requirement that went into effect August 20 has been a successful part of our layered mitigation strategies to reduce virus transmission at our schools, keep students learning in person. Low near 40F. Use the 'Report' link on In her free time, she works on her books and podcasts. Share with Us. 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. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Scottsdale 's neighbor to the east, the Town of Fountain Hills, is dropping its mask requirements for town buildings as of Jan. 1, 2022. Use the 'Report' link on Scottsdale Unified required masks right up to the end of the school year. 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. Get tested if youre feeling sick or have been exposed to the virus at free sites throughout the Scottsdale area. Three medical professionals Dr. Cadey Harrel, family physician in Tucson and the Arizona State Lead for the Committee to Protect Health Care; Dr. Ricardo Correa, an endocrinologist in Phoenix; and Dr. Elizabeth Jacobs, professor of epidemiology held a press conference last week to condemn the ban on mask mandates. Will Humble, executive director for the Arizona Public Health Association, said he doesnt believe the rescinded mandate will be the driving force behind case increases because the mandates were ignored by many and had little enforcement. Periods of rain early. SUSD is prohibited by Arizona law (A.R.S. Parents opposing mask mandates bombard school districts with sham legal claims Feb. 21, 202202:35 The parents claims were baseless. In his pleadings with Arizonans to get vaccinated, he stated that the vaccines made mandates unnecessary. See below for details on the ways to ensure your visit in Scottsdale is as safe as it is enjoyable. Ditto, Desai said, of provisions she is challenging that were tucked into various measures, like one that bars colleges and universities from imposing vaccine requirements as a condition to attend classes, prohibits the establishment of a "vaccine passport,'' and bars the teaching of anything in public schools "that presents any form of blame or judgment on the basis of race, ethnicity or sex.''. In the wake of the decision, crowds have flooded back to Old Town Scottsdale, where social media posts show maskless throngs of young people have filled many clubs in the area to pre-pandemic levels. Low near 40F. Why is @ScottsdaleUSD insistent on pushing the socialist agenda of the @JoeBiden administration wrote Ugenti-Rita. The measure prohibiting mask mandates at schools was added to the annual spending plan late in the legislative session to win the votes of a handful of Republican lawmakers who said they wouldnt support the $12,8 billion spending plan absent that provision. By Paul Maryniak and Wayne Schutsky, Progress News Staff, The ban deprives districts of a tool many relied on to help reduce, 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 , Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Maricopa County Department Of Public Health. Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, said the main reason restrictions were imposed was to avoid overwhelming the states health care system with COVID-19 patients. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, cannot be spread by air. DHS did not respond to a request for comment. racist or sexually-oriented language. "Whether the legislature complied with the requirements of (the Arizona Constitution) and whether a provision is reasonably related to 'budget reconciliation' are questions property before the court.''. (Rachel Nunes/Patch) SCOTTSDALE, AZ Four Scottsdale Unified School District board members face recall election petitions after they voted last week to Other Valley municipalities like Gilbert have since allowed their mandates to lapse in favor of a countywide mask mandate issued by Maricopa County in June. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. We also continue working on plans for a test-and-stay program after we return from Fall Break. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. We'd love to hear eyewitness High 61F. In a blistering opinion Monday, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper voided the ban on mask and vaccine mandates along with a number of other measures Republicans had tacked onto the state budget bill with no hearings in the waning days of the session. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Now, she said, the use of hospital and intensive-care beds is way down, and Christ said many of the people who are most at risk, meaning the elderly, already have been vaccinated. COVID-19 Testing Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. person will not be tolerated. The news is welcomed Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal One Touch, etc.) Well, this definitely takes away choice from parents," Humble said, adding: "Theres no district in the whole state where they can take their kid especially one who is immunocompromised thats going to have assurances that the faculty and students are going to be wearing masks.. Scottsdale Unified School District and Kyrene Elementary School District will no longer require facial coverings for students and staff in the next school semester. 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. School board member Libby Hart-Wells, who called for the special Tuesday night meeting to vote on a mask requirement, said she believes the entire Scottsdale Unified community wants the same thing: for kids to continue attending school in person. Be Truthful. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 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. Be Nice. Concerned parents asked SUSD about the screening description. The Republican-dominated Legislature banned mask mandates on all school campuses, effectively ending the long-running debate over whether Scottsdale Unified should require masks next year. Kids cant manage to keep a mask clean, she said. WebStay up to date with boosters, as eligible. If they do mandate masks, we will be pulling our children out of SUSD, Santiago said before the meeting. Don't knowingly lie about anyone PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. There were two main camps at a rally in Scottsdale Wednesday: people against wearing masks and people against being told to wear masks. You have permission to edit this article. 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. If they work, how are people still catching COVID? he asked. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Rep. Diego Rodriguez, D-Phoenix, said Chaplik is wrong in arguing that mask mandates are an example of government overreach. It's also illegal, she said, because it forces a legislator "to make a Hobson's choice between accepting the entire bill, including measures she opposes, or voting 'no' on the entire measure, including measures she supports.''. Be Truthful. Her family plans to look for a private or charter school that doesn't require masks. Humble said he believes an increase in cases will likely be driven by new COVID-19 variants. The measure prohibits a county, city, town, school district governing board or charter school governing body from requiring students or staff use face coverings during school hours and on school property.. The city lifted the mandate, but Maricopa County's mask mandate is still in place. Don't Threaten. Mitigation Strategies. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Data obtained by the Progress show police issued just three citations for mask mandate violations between June 18, 2020, the day Scottsdales mask mandate took effect - and March 14. A department spokesman said Scottsdale Police took an education first approach. Correa said adolescents who contract COVID-19 have a higher hospitalization rate. The Legislature appealed to the state Supreme Court but lost on a request for an immediate stay oof Cooper's ruling. person will not be tolerated. Her argument has the support of state Superintendent of Public Schools Kathy Hoffman, who on Friday cited a new Centers for Disease Control study that showed the efficacy of masks in curbing COVID-19 infections in schools. Keep it Clean. Rep. Travis Grantham, R-Gilbert, echoed that sentiment. Those lawmakers included Sens. Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy. 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. Keep it Clean. Several parents attempted to share their feelings about the mask mandate during the public comment portion of a public hearing that the school board held prior to the discussion and vote on the mask requirement. If you are in need of a COVID-19 test while in Scottsdale, most pharmacies and grocery stores offer free testing; the Arizona Department of Health Services maintains a list of such sites. Tuesday's public hearing was on an instructional model that would make it possible for quarantined or sick students to learn from home without being counted absent. There are no travel restrictions or quarantine requirements in Arizona. Be Nice. Republican Rep. Joseph Chaplik, sponsor of HB 2770, said it would give businesses the choice of whether to enforce the mandates many communities already have adopted and that said consumers then would have the option of deciding if they want to do business there. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. You have permission to edit this article. "The Legislature is given a lot of discretion, a lot of wiggle room.''. Sign up for free today. LaBaer said that means there is still a need to practice mitigation, including mask wearing and avoiding crowds. This latest announcement comes on the heels of another controversial act undertaken by SUSD. The district counters in its statement to parents and staff that most of the district's ZIP codes are in the 'substantial' transmission category. Ducey first gave local municipalities the power to issue mask mandates last June. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. 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. Desai told Cooper that the larger and legally binding reason she should declare the provision banning mask mandates illegal is that it was tucked into a bill simply labeled a "budget reconciliation'' measure. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Masks are not mandated in Arizona, but hotels, restaurants, retails store and attractions may encourage or require them. Chance of rain 100%. Threats of harming another Periods of rain early. Be Truthful. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Learn more. Cooper said there are separate constitutional requirements that legislation deal with only a single subject. Doug Ducey's executive order Nothing prevents parents from making their own child wear a mask in school. A first-term Scottsdale legislator convinced colleagues last week to let businesses ignore mask mandates to stem the spread of COVID by arguing that they To date, these mitigation strategies have allowed us to welcome back 85% of our students for in-person learning.". Sign up for free today. 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. Ben Hoster said. T he coronavirus pandemic remained front and center when Scottsdales new council members were sworn into office on Jan. 12. I have had friends die of COVID, Osborne said. But data released last week show case numbers are on the rise within SUSD boundaries, and the county upgraded the area from moderate to substantial transmission. Rep. Bret Roberts, R-Maricopa, expressed similar beliefs. 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. LaBaer also noted that young people, though not in the same risk category as the elderly, are still vulnerable. SCOTTSDALE, AZ Scottsdale Unified students will have to don face masks at school, beginning Aug. 20. "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. 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. Be Nice. Dr. Stephanie Jackson, senior vice president at HonorHealth, says the removal of this mandate may reverse the progress we have made to stop the spread of COVID-19 here in Maricopa County. The city's Mayor Jim Lane issued a proclamation rescinding the city's face covering order, which went into effect in June. As we work toward that and as we are encouraged by the current trends, we are not there yet. Hawaii, Oregon, New Mexico, Illinois, Washington and Washington DC have kept most mask requirements in place, though some of those rules are likely to expire within the next several weeks. accounts, the history behind an article. Threats of harming another Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. If there ever was a better argument for school choice the Democrats are making it now! 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. The legislation prohibited schools from requiring masks during school hours The K-5 kids none of them will be vaccinated, Humble said. Nationally, the overall full vaccination rate is 43.7 percent and those who have received one shot comprise 51 percent of the nation's eligible population. for your purchases. Scottsdale offers you advantages that few other destinations can match fresh air, sunny skies and the luxury of space. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. American Diabetes Association Alert Day Are You At Risk? Please contact individual businesses directly if you would like detailed information on their efforts to protect you and other guests. 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. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. But our health officials again this year took no action, so I think its a bad policy.. Doug Ducey has rescinded local mask mandates, data from Scottsdale Police shows there was little enforcement of those mandates anyway even before his decision. Never miss an issue. Embry Health and Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health also provide free testing. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. 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.". While the city of Scottsdale decided to end its mask mandate, Maricopa County's is still in place, causing much confusion and worry. Keep it Clean. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. That says that were at the very minimum stabilized; I think well have to keep watching it to see if that becomes a solid upward trend, he added. 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. 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. They cited the CDC orderrequiring masks on public transportation. And it comes as the more contagious Delta variant of the virus looms as a threat. The violators are given a verbal warning and an opportunity to comply with the law. We'd love to hear eyewitness Instead, they said the legislation is a matter of individual rights. Operated summer school and camp buses without masks, so what changed? asked Wray. Heidi Vega, spokeswoman for the Arizona School Boards Association, said, As far as the ban on masks, we think the biggest thing to emphasize is that now with variants causing concerns, it will be on the Legislature to deal with the debate over masks. Mask mandate was rarely enforced in Scottsdale, By Wayne Schutsky, Progress Managing Editor. Solem believes that the district already has plenty of good mitigation strategies in place, without a mask requirement. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The move followed the governors decision in April to rescindthe order mandating masks in schools. Never miss an issue. I think we should have masks on until this is over with. "It is not strictly applied,'' he argued. Dr. Efrim Lim, a virologist at ASU, said several variants have emerged in Arizona. or anything. We are able and capable of making the best decisions for our families, Solem said. This is a blanket violation of our constitutional rights and civil liberties.. You matter to us. Scottsdale extends mask mandate indefinitely, By Wayne Schutsky, Progress Managing Editor. 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. Chance of rain 100%. On the same day of SUSDs announcement, Ducey doubled downon the assertion that there wouldnt be any mask mandates in schools. We'd love to hear eyewitness each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Chaplik argued that the mandates are an overreaction and that society has managed to survive other viral outbreaks without masks. Folks, this is getting away from us, Hart-Wells said. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Be Proactive. We are entering fall season when we know people are going to be indoors and we are starting to see rising number of cases in university systems," Dr. Jackson said. accounts, the history behind an article. From campus-style resorts to a lush Sonoran Desert landscape thats ripe for exploration, Scottsdale is the ideal choice if youre looking for a getaway that allows you room to roam. Students started off last school year virtually. Don't knowingly lie about anyone PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. He said the district will continue to implement other mitigation measures and stay in communication with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. He said the same is true in places like Mississippi and Georgia. Its about the individual rights of these business owners as Americans, Chaplik argued. From a public health point of view and local control point of view, its also hypocritical because he keeps saying hes in favor of school choice. 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. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. "Unfortunately, today's decision is the result of a rogue judge interfering with the authority and processes of another branch of government.''. A crowd of parents and concerned citizens gathered on the sidewalk outside of the district's Mohave Annex Tuesday evening, waving American flags and holding signs that shared messages such as, "masks = fake science," and "I do not coparent with SUSD's governing board.". Rain. Although the Centers for Disease Control said on July 9 that vaccinated students and staff don't need masks in schools, another measure by the Legislature forbids districts from requiring COVID vaccinations or a mask for in-classroom instruction. Board member Zach Lindsay voted against the mandate. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy. The mask mandate ban was sponsored by Kingman Republican Rep. and dentist Regina Cobb, who represents the district that includes Lake Havasu. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Humble said the mandates helped businesses that wanted to enforce mask use avoid uncomfortable confrontations with customers. Low near 40F. 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. Low near 40F. 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. Typically comments during a public hearing are limited to the topic of the public hearing. ( Scottsdale Patch) Neiman Marcus in Scottsdale #LeaveOurKidsAlone[. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. I wish more places would lift the mask mandate.". Court ruling helps keep Scottsdale mask mandate in place. Be Proactive. Osborne also said there are other mandates on business that are accepted, like having sprinklers and fire extinguishers. "We had certainly hoped to be in a different position with the pandemic by this point in time, but our community continues to struggle with it. 2023 Experience Scottsdale All rights reserved, Top 10 Signature Scottsdale Spouse Programs, Canadian Meetings FAM - Attendee Registration, Keeping Scottsdales tourism industry strong, Increasing International Flight Service a Win for Scottsdale, Scottsdales Culinary Scene Earns National Acclaim, Kickstarting Scottsdale Tourisms Recovery, Limited Service and Moderate Hotel Strategy Session, Scottsdale Experiential Development Applicationcottsdale, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Arizona Department of Health Services maintains a list of such sites, city of Scottsdale has information on additional sites throughout the city. Scottsdale says due to a recent drop in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, residents and visitors wont have to wear masks in public areas. 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