SUSD Mask Mandate & Repercussions + Warhol On Display

Happy Thursday, Scottsdale! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 97 Low: 83.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. UPDATE: Last night, the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board called a special meeting to discuss the indoor mask requirement. The board voted 4-1 in favor of implementing a mask requirement. Zach Lindsay was the only member to vote against the mandate. Caitlin Sievers reports that parents gathered around the district's district's Mohave Annex in protest. (Scottsdale Patch)
2. Gov. Doug Ducey announced that schools and districts with mask mandates, such as SUSD, won't be eligible for the $163 million in federal grant funding. Any districts that currently have mask mandates can repeal them by August 27 to be eligible for the funding. (Scottsdale Patch)
3. Neiman Marcus in Scottsdale Fashion Square will host, for one day only, the unveiling of multi-million dollar Andy Warhol painting. From 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on September 23, "Little Electric Chair", previously owned by rock legend Alice Cooper, will be available for the last public viewing. The painting is then being auctioned from Larsen Gallery, where it is expected to sell between $2.5 and $4.5 million. (Your Valley)
4. Two Arizona doctors must pay a total of $500,000 in settlements, according to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. Dr. Nikesh Seth is based out of Scottsdale. He must individually relinquish $374,000 for taking speaker payments from Chandler-based Insys Therapeutics, in exchange for prescribing their patients addictive opioids. (Scottsdale Patch)

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Today in Scottsdale

• Stand Tall - Don't Fall: "In this class, gentle movements repattern neural networks, strengthen specific muscle groups for stability, and open energy pathways for increased energy." (11:00 AM)
• PTO Meeting - Desert Shadows Middle (6:30 PM)

• DLI Curriculum Night Starts 6:00 PM for Parent(s) (7:00 PM)
• Arizona Behavioral Health Networking Group: "Behavioral Health Networking Event About this Event Please join our group to share about behavioral health resources in Arizona." (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)

Scottsdale Patch Notebook

• Deputy Chief Clint Steeves and Assistant Chief Ryan Freeburg, of the Scottsdale Fire Department, celebrate the promotion of academy brother Destry Lunt to Captain. (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Update: All parks are back open Chaparral Dog Park has re-opened Horizon and Vista Dog Parks remain closed. (Facebook)
• Are aliens real? Join the Scottsdale Public Library for a discussion on the existence of UFO's and the government this Saturday, August 21 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Civic Center Library auditorium. (Facebook)

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— Madison Feser

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