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n on a mask-wearing policy, saying only that the team will make a decision with enough time to allow the district's families to adjust.
"My personal beliefs aside, I have to listen to the health professionals," he said.
Dr. Liggins said he doesn't envision a vaccine mandate being put in place by the district, at least not when they are still in the emergency-use-authorization phase. Beyond that, he referenced the many vaccine mandates that are in place to combat contagious diseases such as, measles and varicella (chickenpox).
But a vaccine mandate for COVID-19 is a conversation for another time.
After all, today was just his first day and already he's got some major decisions looming, specifically regarding health protocols for the coming school year.
"Once all of the brains are at the table I want to get (the decisions) out as soon as possible. As soon as we have enough solid information to make a decision that makes sense, and that is going to support in-person instruction," he said.<end_of_turn>