I believe that the responsibility of a minor lies with the Parent. It is the parent’s responsibility to determine the risk and chose what is appropriate for the child, not the Adams County Board. For this reason, I strongly oppose a mask mandate implemented at a county level. I think that each school within the district should have the ability to adopt its own policy for masks based on the needs of that school. Parents can then make an educated decision for their children. I personally do not think masks provide additional protection for kids from a virus that has been proven to be less impactful on children. I worry about the long term affects masks will have on my kids and I do not want to subject them to wearing them all day. This is about choice. If parents are concerned and want to take extra precautions, I fully support that right to choose a school that has a mask mandate. Those of us against the mandate should also have the same right to choose. Thank you for your support.