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for “letter development and demonstra-tion” is prudent. Kramer offered two possible solutions: teachers can remove their masks when students are behind plexiglass and at least six feet away, or they can wear see-through masks.
He also noted GCSD classrooms are already equipped with sound systems, so teachers could wear microphones if needed. Because of this, and classroom set up, instruction will be different this school year.
“We’re going to have to adjust the way that we deliver instruction in most classrooms because we’ve been mov-ing progressively over the last 10 to 20 years to not have everyone in a row, sitting straight,” Kramer said. “We’re really entering back into that situa-tion where that will be the common delivery.”
After voting to implement plexiglass dividers in lieu of masks when students are seated, Kramer opened the floor to trustees who might’ve had other vari-ances or exemptions to request.
Trustee Jeff McClun made the mo-tion to allow parents and families to apply for exemption from wearing a mask throughout the day without pro-viding medical documentation or proof
that wearing one would affect their education.
Smith spoke in opposition to this idea, saying families have already asked her to write notes exempting their children.
“I don’t wear a mask to protect my-self, I wear masks to protect you,” Smith said. “And if you don’t wear a mask, then I’m at risk. So I don’t know that that’s going to work.”
Kramer said he was hesitant about the motion, because high risk individu-als might not be able to attend school with unmasked peers in communal areas.
“One concern I would have is that I do know and have seen the medical docu-mentation that we will be eliminating students from school because their doc-tors have said, if masks are optional, we can’t count on you being able to at-tend,” Kramer said. “And that unfortu-nately takes choice out of it.”
Trustee Rod Wagner affirmed Mc-Clun’s suggestion. Although he has a great-granddaughter and two grandsons in the school district and said he “cares and prays for his fellow school board members,” Wagner said he believes par-ents should be able to decide whether or not their kids wear masks.
“I’m not politicizing this,” Wager said. “But we have to realize, God is in control. He will facilitate, you’re not
just going to get [COVID-19] for no un-certain reason.”
Others invoked the Constitution, stat-ing the government cannot force citizens into decisions about their or their fam-ily’s health care.
Patrick disputed that point, express-ing concern about “medically fragile stu-dents and medically vulnerable adults” who will be onsite with those opting not to wear masks.
“Typically, the courts have interpreted Constitutional rights as absolute until they create a danger for someone else,” Patrick said. “And it seems as though this has the potential to create a danger for other people. Requiring folks to come to work or to attend school with students who may be carrying a virus, which is potentially lethal to someone, does not fall within your Constitutional rights.”
Additionally, the district could be sus-ceptible to lawsuits in this situation, she said.
“If we were to proceed against the recommendations of the State Board of Health, we would absolutely be liable,” Patrick said. “And I would be happy for anyone who does not want their child to wear a mask to pool up their money and indemnify the district against any of those lawsuits. That would be a show of good faith.”
Ultimately, the motion failed in a 5-4
vote, meaning the only way students can be exempt from wearing a mask are those with documented medical reasons or legitimate hindrances to education, Kramer said. Students without these exemptions who refuse to wear masks will be disciplined with a dress code violation. If they continue to refuse, the district will explore “alternative learn-ing opportunities,” such as remote education.
Educators and students will have the opportunity to teach and learn remote-ly. Teachers must have documentation from a health care professional showing there are medical concerns rendering them fit for remote instruction. Only a certain number of educators can do so, depending on how many students opt to learn remotely. There will be preference for those with medical needs, followed by certification and seniority, Kramer said.
GCSD’s school year is set to begin in-person on Aug. 18 with the hopes of all students being in classrooms at once, thanks to plexiglass dividers and masks when moving about.
“This is such a dynamic process, the answers to these questions will probably be different tomorrow,” Smith said. “I mean we just have to go forward with what we think is the best thing to do for ourselves and for our community.”
GCSD: ______________________________FROM PAGE 1
2, according to the USDA’s National Ag-ricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 12% very short, 25% short, 60% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture sup-plies rated 10% very short, 26% short, 62% adequate, and 2% surplus.
ß´ Corn condition rated 2% very poor, 5% poor, 16% fair, 55% good, and 22% excellent. Corn silking was 94%, ahead of 81% last year, and near 91% for the five-year average. Dough was 43%, well ahead of 23% last year, and ahead of 31% average. Dented was 6%, near 2% average.
Soybean condition rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 16% fair, 57% good, and 22% excellent. Soybeans blooming was 95%, well ahead of 75% last year, and ahead of 87% average. Setting pods was 64%, ahead of 46% last year and 53% average.
Winter wheat harvested was 96%, well ahead of 69% last year, and ahead of 90% average.
Sorghum condition rated 2% very poor, 6% poor, 28% fair, 39% good, and 25% excellent. Sorghum headed was 64%, well ahead of 38% last year, and ahead of 51% average. Coloring was 1%,
near 3% both last year and average.Oats harvested was 92%, well ahead
of 68% last year, and ahead of 81% average.
Dry edible bean condition rated 0% very poor, 1% poor, 13% fair, 71% good, and 15% excellent. Dry edible beans blooming was 73%, ahead of 55% last year. Setting pods was 38%, ahead of 19% last year.
Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 2% very poor, 7% poor, 32% fair, 55% good, and 4% excellent.
Rains mixed blessing for Colorado producers
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Much needed rain greened pastures, but also dam-aged alfalfa in the southern areas of the state, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultur-al Statistics Service, USDA.
Statewide, weather reports over the past week indicate isolated areas re-ceived more than one inch of rain with most of the state receiving only a trace of rainfall. In northeastern coun-ties, dry, windy conditions and cooler temperatures were reported. Irrigated crops continued to mature quickly.
Reports indicated concern about the
condition of non-irrigated crops, par-ticularly millet and sorghum, and the potential risk for crop failure. Produc-ers expect a better yield from the third cutting of alfalfa, compared to the sec-ond cutting. Pasture conditions contin-ued to decline, however, with livestock producers supplementing feed, culling herds, and planning to wean earlier than usual.
Southwestern counties have received much needed rain. However, most of the second cutting of alfalfa was rained on and discolored. Reports indicated barley and potatoes were doing well. While cattle conditions were good, pas-ture is not in good condition and many livestock producers are seeking alter-native pasture since they are short on their grazing leases.
In the San Luis Valley, rainfall has greened up pastures and livestock are generally in good condition. Recent rains also discolored much of the sec-ond cutting of alfalfa.
In southeastern counties, alfalfa har-vest has slowed due to rainfall and re-ports indicated concern for the quality of the alfalfa due to the rain. Pasture grass is beginning to grow. With recent high humidity, corn and sorghum are doing well.
Crops: _____________________FROM PAGE 1
