Lane eventually allowed Scottsdales mandate to lapse in September in favor of the countys regulations, but new Mayor David Ortega reinstated the citys mandate when he took office in January. But data released last week show case numbers are on the rise within SUSD boundaries, and the county upgraded the area from moderate to substantial transmission. I think we should have masks on until this is over with. It is irresponsible ofthe stategovernmenttostand in the way of local leaders making decisions that protect the health and safety of their students and staff. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. But then it was inserted into a reconciliation bill along with other items on the wish lists of various other legislators to cobble together the necessary Republican votes. These steps were targeted to situations where person-to-person infection conditions were known to be high, and so they had an immediate effect on reversing the infection rate trend, Lane said. Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) announced it will require masks on buses a direct violation of state law prohibiting school-enforced mask mandates. The district cut off those parents, who called in to make their comments since the meeting was closed to the public and only viewable via YouTube. accounts, the history behind an article. Rep. Randall Friese, D-Tucson, who is a physician, said masks are part of the very basic, important tools, along with hand washing and social distancing, to curb the spread. Keep it Clean. If Ducey follows through on his threat, it could cost Kyrene $5.2 million and Tempe Union $2.8 million. Roberts said hes heard a figure that something like 90% of the state is covered by some local mask mandate. She said that's backed by evidence that shows not just an increasing number of cases among children now one out of every four in Maricopa County but also that schools with mask mandates have a lower rate of infection than those without. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. He said that decision left districts in a no-win situation where it had to deal with angry parents who were fighting us every step of the way on this on both sides people who wanted masks all the time, people who wanted social distancing all the time, people who wanted the schools to remain closed, and then people on the other side who just didnt want any of that.. racist or sexually-oriented language. They feel like a promise has been broken.. There are places where owners wanted to do the right thing, and used the governments requirement as the heavy; now, they cant use that, so they have to decide Im going to fight my customers, so Ill just give up, he said. Solem is one of the ambassadors for the Facebook Group SUSD Can, an advocacy group of Scottsdale Unified parents that formed last year. 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Doug Ducey has rescinded local mask mandates, data from Scottsdale Police shows there was little enforcement of those mandates anyway even before his decision. or anything. Students are not required to wear masks while waiting at a bus stop or after they disembark, and drivers are not required to wear masks if not students are on the bus.. Chance of rain 100%. They cited the CDC orderrequiring masks on public transportation. We'd love to hear eyewitness Scottsdale says due to a recent drop in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, residents and visitors wont have to wear masks in public areas. Humble agreed that vaccination rate among seniors is good news. Sign up for free today. Afirst-term Scottsdale legislator convinced colleagues last week to let businesses ignore mask mandates to stem the spread of COVID by arguing that they werent needed decades ago to stop the spread of AIDS. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. The measure is one of dozens that were tacked on without any hearing to the state budget bill passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Though Gov. Ducey first gave local municipalities the power to issue mask mandates last June. Use the 'Report' link on If they work, how are people still catching COVID? he asked. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lane signed an emergency proclamation on June 18 requiring mask usage in public spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained, including grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants and bars, gyms, shops, special events and public transit. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Concerned parents asked SUSD about the screening description. The district counters in its statement to parents and staff that most of the district's ZIP codes are in the 'substantial' transmission category. Ducey first gave local municipalities the power to issue mask mandates last June. What is illegal, she said, was piling them into just four separate so-called "budget reconciliation'' bills, each with what she said are broad, generic titles that fail to inform voters of the changes they enact. The Arizona Department of Health Services said 49.6 percent of all eligible Arizonans had received at least one dose of the vaccine. I have had friends die of COVID, Osborne said. We'd love to hear eyewitness Other Republicans who voted for the bill did not openly challenge the effectiveness of masks, properly worn, in preventing the spread of disease. Sign up for free today. In his pleadings with Arizonans to get vaccinated, he stated that the vaccines made mandates unnecessary. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, SUSD will still continue to encourage those who have not been vaccinated to wear a mask while on district property, but ultimately, the decision is up to each individual and family.. Consider the bill to prohibit what has incorrectly been called "critical race theory'' having to do with how teachers can deal with issues of race, sex or ethnicity. Relying on individual decisions to keep the spread of COVID-19 in check has not gone well so far, Hart-Wells said. By Paul Maryniak and Wayne Schutsky, Progress News Staff, The ban deprives districts of a tool many relied on to help reduce, The issue came to a head at an SUSD school board meeting on May 18 when a group of unruly attendees including some Scottsdale parents as well as outside groups like the conservative Patriot Party of Arizona and Purple for Parents , Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Maricopa County Department Of Public Health. or anything. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, The mask debate is picking up again, this time in Scottsdale. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. But you deserve to know whats really going on in your community. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. You have permission to edit this article. Follow her on Twitter, @CorinneMurdock or email tips to corinnejournalist@gmail.com. Scottsdale Unified officials cited the ruling in announcing that "SUSD will continue to require masks for students and staff while indoors on our campuses and other district facilities until at least two weeks" after fall break, which runs Oct. 11-15. You have permission to edit this article. Scottsdale Advantage each comment to let us know of abusive posts. "Extending the mask requirement until after Fall Break affords the opportunity to see what impact that time away from school has on school cases and to make appropriate decisions based on the facts at that time. Positivity also jumped from 3.11 to 5.7 percent. "Our tracking of COVID-19 cases on our campuses since the new school year began shows that the mask requirement that went into effect August 20 has been a successful part of our layered mitigation strategies to reduce virus transmission at our schools, keep students learning in person. Ducey press aide C.J. Operated summer school and camp buses without masks, so what changed? asked Wray. Pre-departure testing is no longer required, but non-U.S. citizens visiting the U.S. must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they meet criteria for an exception. I strongly encourage every Arizonan who is eligible for the vaccine to get it so they can protect themselves and our whole state., https://twitter.com/dougducey/status/1418617995824222210. The measure prohibits a county, city, town, school district governing board or charter school governing body from requiring students or staff use face coverings during school hours and on school property.. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Correa said adolescents who contract COVID-19 have a higher hospitalization rate. See below for details on the ways to ensure your visit in Scottsdale is as safe as it is enjoyable. Be Proactive. On a 31-28 party-line vote, the House approved legislation that says business owners need not enforce any state, city, town or county requirement for people to wear a mask. Rain. The city of Scottsdale has information on additional sites throughout the city. Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy. Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, said the main reason restrictions were imposed was to avoid overwhelming the states health care system with COVID-19 patients. for your purchases. But others have questioned the true impact the mask mandates had. person will not be tolerated. person will not be tolerated. Hoffman within hours released a statement that said: New data from Arizona schools shows what public health experts have been telling our Governorfor months: universal masking keeps students learning inperson. Don't knowingly lie about anyone He said the district will continue to implement other mitigation measures and stay in communication with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Solem trusted that the district would follow through on what she said were multiple promises it made over the summer to ensure that masks would be optional. Scottsdale made the decision with the decline of infection and hospitalization rates in the county. If they do mandate masks, we will be pulling our children out of SUSD, Santiago said before the meeting. Please note that yesterdays order did not address the mitigation efforts that are required by public and charter schools and did nothing to undo what we, as a school district are required to dowith regard to wearing face masks by students and staff while at school, read a letter to parents by Scottsdale Unified School District on March 26. For more information on preventing the spread of COVID-19, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services. SCOTTSDALE, AZ Scottsdale Unified School District joined others in the state in continuing with its mask mandate, in spite of Gov. There is still work to be done as we prepare to move to phase two.. In a letter sent to parents and staff, SUSD's leadership team said its decision stemmed from the district's belief in following the Centers for Disease Control's advice on preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. They know its harmful they being (state health) director Cara Christ and Governor Ducey. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Doug Ducey's executive order ending enforcement of the measure. The recent legislation simply makes that a requirement for all districts, Menzel told the Progress. Will Humble, executive director for the Arizona Public Health Association, said he doesnt believe the rescinded mandate will be the driving force behind case increases because the mandates were ignored by many and had little enforcement. Duceys order lifted mask mandates on private businesses, putting the onus on them to optionally enforce one if they choose. So far, the district has seen 95 positive cases on its campuses. "It's the duty and authority of only the legislative branch to organize itself and make laws,'' he continued. In both Scottsdale and Maricopa County, enforcing the mask mandate will be left up to local police and the method of enforcement will take an educational approach. Airport Safety Protocols Rates are lower for other cities that feed into SUSD, including Tempe, where 48.7 percent of eligible residents are fully vaccinated slightly higher than Phoenixs 45.4 percent, according to data released last week by the county. Be Proactive. PHOENIX (CN) An Arizona House committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation that would ban school districts from imposing mask mandates on children amid similar actions across the country and a declining number of Covid-19 cases. FOX 10's Bailey Miller spoke with residents and visitors who expressed mixed feelings. Don't Threaten. Tuesday's public hearing was on an instructional model that would make it possible for quarantined or sick students to learn from home without being counted absent. However, unvaccinated people will still be required to wear masks indoors, the governor wrote. We will continue to exercise caution. Periods of rain early. LaBaer called Duceys decision premature. Several protesting parents stressed the struggle Scottsdale's youngest students face learning phonics and socializing when they cant see the faces of their teachers or their peers. California's indoor mask mandate is set to expire Feb. 15, Gov. ( Scottsdale Patch) Neiman Marcus in Scottsdale Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. He also rapped Ducey for approving the measure. What they found with young adults is its not vaccine hesitancyit needs to be easy to access, but if you have a chance to get vaccinated at (downtown club Bottled Blonde), theyd probably do it, he said. The mask mandate ban was sponsored by Kingman Republican Rep. and dentist Regina Cobb, who represents the district that includes Lake Havasu. New Mayor David Ortega wasted little or anything. The move followed the governors decision in April to rescindthe order mandating masks in schools. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Noting there are about 610,000 children under 12 in Arizona who are not eligible for a vaccine, Harrell said the Legislatures decision puts them in harms way., And thats unacceptable, she said. While both the Maricopa County and Scottsdale mandates require individuals to wear masks in most public spaces, the orders differ in enforcement. racist or sexually-oriented language. Use the 'Report' link on Earlier this month, the Arizona legislature banned mask mandates within its K-12 budget. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience possible. The measure prohibiting mask mandates at schools was added to the annual spending plan late in the legislative session to win the votes of a handful of Republican lawmakers who said they wouldnt support the $12,8 billion spending plan absent that provision. Students started off last school year virtually. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. He's talking about his decision with FOX 10's John Hook on Sept. 22. person will not be tolerated. Whenever possible, use contactless payment methods (i.e. The news is welcomed Scottsdale Unified required masks right up to the end of the school year. Nothing prevents parents from making their own child wear a mask in school. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The city of Scottsdale announced that residents will no longer have to wear masks, but healthcare professionals are speaking out against this decision. Never miss an issue. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. "Together these requirements promote transparency and the public's access to information about legislative action,'' she wrote. TUCSON, AZ Face masks will no longer be required in public places in Pima County, after Feb. 28. Police Search For Murder Suspect + Students Ill, Pesticide Contact, Local Dive With 'Killer Pizza' + Ukraine Refugees Reflect On Move, Tesla Crashes & Catches Fire Twice In Scottsdale + New Memorial, Social Security Seminar on March 8th and 9th at Eagles Community Center. Its about the individual rights of these business owners as Americans, Chaplik argued. Never miss an issue. Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy. States with mask mandates Four US states and four territories currently require masks in indoor settings like restaurants, bars and gyms: Illinois Hawaii Oregon Washington District of Columbia Kelly Townsend of Mesa and Michelle Ugenti Keep it Clean. Share with Us. Be Truthful. The Republican-dominated Legislature banned mask mandates on all school campuses, effectively ending the long-running debate over whether Scottsdale Unified should require masks next year. Corporate media seeks stories that serve its own interests. If these individuals continue to refuse to comply with the mask mandate, they can be cited. The Legislatures approval of the ban on mandates was split along party lines and drew support from no Democratic representative or senator, including the all-Democrat LD 24 delegation made up of Sen. Lela Alston and Reps. Amish Shah and Jennifer Longdon, who represent southern Scottsdale. This will cause problems in the fall with the Legislature out of session., While the measure does not proscribe penalties for entities that violate the ban on mask mandates, it was denounced by former state health director Will Humble, executive director for the Arizona Public Health Association, who called the measure stupid., Its harmful, its ill-advised. Court ruling helps keep Scottsdale mask mandate in place. Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Lane told the Progress he will review the need for the mask requirement on a week-to-week basis. And that could result in difficulty in getting approval of future controversial measures. The largest spike was in 85259, which had 82 new cases per 100,000 from March 21 to March 27, up from 43 the week prior. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Rep. Bret Roberts, R-Maricopa, expressed similar beliefs. In fact, its reprehensible.. She said her employees wear masks. The K-5 kids none of them will be vaccinated, Humble said. that is degrading to another person. T he coronavirus pandemic remained front and center when Scottsdales new council members were sworn into office on Jan. 12. Ditto, Desai said, of provisions she is challenging that were tucked into various measures, like one that bars colleges and universities from imposing vaccine requirements as a condition to attend classes, prohibits the establishment of a "vaccine passport,'' and bars the teaching of anything in public schools "that presents any form of blame or judgment on the basis of race, ethnicity or sex.''. "Unless the laws challenged in this case are declared unconstitutional and enjoined, a great many children in Arizona will get COVID-19, they will get sick, they will suffer from long COVID, they will be hospitalized, and they may die,'' Roopali Desai told Cooper. SUSD officials responded that the description was part of a standard waiver form that wasnt tailored for SUSD use, and that the screener wouldnt acquire any of the information listed on the description. He added, It has been successful in tamping down the spike in the infection rate, while keeping much of the business economy open in phase one. Threats of harming another Face coverings still are required in most public places in Scottsdale due to Maricopa County's mask mandate. ], https://twitter.com/MichelleUgenti/status/1418748330964779012. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Doug Ducey's executive order We also continue working on plans for a test-and-stay program after we return from Fall Break. Scottsdale is not the only area district where there is a mask mandate to keep it. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone In defending the laws, attorney Patrick Irvine argued that the Legislature has used this procedure for years and that there really is no definition of what is a "reconciliation'' bill. Part of the concern with the announcement is that it's causing confusion. SUSD will be complying with this federal requirement. Never miss an issue. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Sign up for free today. Last week, the district sent home 150 symptomatic students. Governor Doug Ducey rescinded local mask mandates in March, but masks will still be required in schools and City of Scottsdale buildings and facilities, including the citys libraries. Kids cant manage to keep a mask clean, she said. Three medical professionals Dr. Cadey Harrel, family physician in Tucson and the Arizona State Lead for the Committee to Protect Health Care; Dr. Ricardo Correa, an endocrinologist in Phoenix; and Dr. Elizabeth Jacobs, professor of epidemiology held a press conference last week to condemn the ban on mask mandates. Scottsdale Area Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Gumdrop, George, Lotus & More, Scottsdale Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area, Shop The Scottsdale Farmers Market Like A Pro, Info Here. Gavin Newsom announced on Twitter Monday, citing declining infection and hospitalization rates across the state for his decision. SUSD claimed that CDC authority was greater than the states authority. ucey vowed to withhold $162 million in pandemic relief money for school districts that took advantage of Warners ruling and imposed mask mandates at least until today. Travel Requirements The city lifted the mandate, but Maricopa County's mask mandate is still in place. Sign up for free today. SCOTTSDALE, AZ Scottsdale Unified School District joined others in the state in continuing with its mask mandate, in spite of Gov. Several parents attempted to share their feelings about the mask mandate during the public comment portion of a public hearing that the school board held prior to the discussion and vote on the mask requirement. Share with Us. Currently, only those students 5 and older are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID. The issue came to a head at an SUSD school board meeting on May 18 when a group of unruly attendees including some Scottsdale parents as well as outside groups like the conservative Patriot Party of Arizona and Purple for Parents refused to wear masks, prompting the board to suspend the meeting. A department spokesman said Scottsdale Police took an education first approach. Board member Zach Lindsay voted against the mandate. We are able and capable of making the best decisions for our families, Solem said. Anyone who is in favor of in-person school should support masking, she said, and most people agree that in-person schooling is best for students. Earlier this month, the Arizona legislature banned mask mandates within its K-12 budget. Low near 40F. Scottsdale lawmaker: Masks werent needed for AIDS, By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services. We will not be listening to the lockdown lobby. See my statement on the updated CDC guidance: https://t.co/YubNffZpq5 Doug Ducey (@dougducey) July 27, 2021 Cooper did not find that any of these provisions by themselves is illegal. 2023 Experience Scottsdale All rights reserved, Top 10 Signature Scottsdale Spouse Programs, Canadian Meetings FAM - Attendee Registration, Keeping Scottsdales tourism industry strong, Increasing International Flight Service a Win for Scottsdale, Scottsdales Culinary Scene Earns National Acclaim, Kickstarting Scottsdale Tourisms Recovery, Limited Service and Moderate Hotel Strategy Session, Scottsdale Experiential Development Applicationcottsdale, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Arizona Department of Health Services maintains a list of such sites, city of Scottsdale has information on additional sites throughout the city. 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