WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – The Wausau Board of Education was uanble to reach a decision during their meeting Monday evening when it came to deciding when to go back to in-person instruction.
Superintendent Keith Hilts had recommended resuming some in-class instruction starting in October. Several motions were voted on by the board, but each ending in a 4-4 tie, thus meaning those motions failed.
“We find ourselves in a curious situation because we are currently an eight member board so that in the event we are not able to have a majority vote tonight then our original decision would have to stand,” said board president Tricia Zunker.
The board also passed an item that requires all staff , students ages 5 and up as well as visitors to wear face coverings that covers the nose and mouth at all times in Wausau School District buildings. There are exceptions while eating meals or when students are outdoors and are able to maintain social distancing. Health-related exemptions require an approved letter from a doctor.
The board also voted to continue moving forward with fall sports as planned with safety precautions in place.
