Necessary course adjustment will require masks for all in Libertyville District 70 schools Matt Barbini Parents across the suburbs have been appearing before school boards in recent weeks urging districts to require students wear masks or make them optional. John Starks | Staff Photographer
Updated 8/3/2021 7:35 PM
Libertyville Elementary District 70 again has reversed course and will require all students, teachers, staff members and visitors to wear masks when indoors at all schools and district offices.
In a letter to parents Tuesday afternoon, Superintendent Matt Barbini cited several reasons for the decision, including revised CDC guidance and the opinion of the district s liability carrier that masking was the only advisable strategy.
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Masks now won t be required for unvaccinated students, staff in District 70 Libertyville Elementary School District 70 Superintendent Matt Barbini Parents across the suburbs have appearing before school boards in recent weeks urging districts to either require students wear masks or make them optional. John Starks | Staff Photographer
Updated 7/26/2021 5:21 PM
Masks will be strongly encouraged but not required for unvaccinated students and staff when school starts next month in Libertyville Elementary District 70.
The stance is a turnaround for Superintendent Matt Barbini, who two weeks ago said students in the district s four elementary schools, as well as unvaccinated students and staff at Highland Middle School, would be required to wear masks indoors.