Andy Brosius News Today

The decision comes after a surge in respiratory illnesses that led to at least five school closures in the month of December. The district wants to limit the spread following the winter break.

AAPS states that "Masks are required while indoors in AAPS schools from January 9 - 20." The district says they're making this decision as students return to class from winter break.

"It's easy to prevent these illnesses and it's not being done," said Andy Brosius who wishes the district would mandate masks during periods of medium and high transmission of illnesses.