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Masks optional in Laurel schools and last updated 2021-02-18 14:24:38-05 Teachers and parents are speaking out on both sides of the debate over facemasks in Laurel Schools. Some expressed concern that the board made a change from mandatory masks for COVID-19. But the board says masks have always been optional. The union argued that the board previously agreed to masks under state guidelines, but the chair and the superintendent say those guidelines changed with Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont. The reason that we re here tonight, the crux of the issue is really that between the (Memorandum Of Agreement), our board policy and our reopening plan, said Linda Filpula. We have some inconsistent language in there. ....