Meeting Gets Heated In Douglas County, Some Parents Say Recommendation For Masking In Schools Is Too Much

By Conor McCue, CBS Denver:

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – Discussion over the Douglas County School District’s decision to recommend mask wearing for students and staff elicited a fiery response from parents at a community forum Wednesday.

Superintendent Corey Wise hosted the event to share more information about the current COVID protocols ahead of the 2021-2022 school year. It took place at Rock Canyon High School, but was also livestreamed on the district’s YouTube page so more people could tune in.

The item that led to an angry response from the audience was the district’s decision to recommend mask wearing for students and staff.

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