Wilson County schools keep face masks optional as school year starts
The Wilson County School Board did not change an optional face covering policy Monday amid an emotionally charged meeting that drew an overflow crowd. Director of Schools Jeff Luttrell recommended no change to the optional mask policy for now when he addressed the board. Luttrell cited COVID-19 trends being fluid. The board took no action on changing the optional face covering policy for students and teachers with classes to start on Thursday. The board meeting was recessed, which could allow the board to pick up the issue again and evaluate stronger recommendations on face coverings before ...