Waukesha School Board votes to make masks optional in schools WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Waukesha School Board voted Wednesday night, May 12, to remove the mask mandate in its schools and at district functions. The decision passed in a 5-4 vote. The district also voted to reinstate field trips, make drinking fountains functional and there will be no Covid restrictions for students playing together during recess. Dozens of Waukesha School District parents rallied to make masks optional in schools prior to the school board's decision on masks moving forward. Dozens of parents rally outside School District of Waukesha office before the school board meeting begins at 7 pm, they have one message “unmask our children” @CBS58pic.twitter.com/vka51CmjRS— Cearron Bagenda (@CearronBagenda) May 12, 2021