PPE/MASKS
4.14.21 - PLEASE NOTE: The details on this page are subject to change as NISD receives guidance from state and local authorities or as conditions change.
- Masks
- For the safety of everyone, students, teachers, staff, and visitors must wear a face mask indoors and practice social distancing where possible. These times could include entering and exiting the bus, walking during passing periods at school, before-school areas of congregation, etc.
- Appropriate masks include: disposable masks, washable masks, neck gaiters, etc.
Face shields may be worn in addition to a mask, however they do not replace the requirement for a mask.
- Masks with exhalation valves or vents are not a CDC approved mask and are not acceptable.
- Being 6 feet apart does not negate the requirement to wear a mask.
- Mask - Exceptions
- If a student who receives SpEd or 504 services has a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask, the ARD/504 committee will review the medical documentation discussed with the doctor and other relative data, to determine if accommodations are appropriate.
- Students who are currently not receiving SpEd or 504 services but have a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask, should contact their campus 504 Coordinator.
- Students will not be required to wear face coverings when
- Eating or drinking
- Outdoors
- Participating in certain district approved activities per UIL and TEA guidelines
- Participating in P.E. activities that are both vigorous and provide a minimum of three feet separation between students.
- In addition, campus administrators may provide additional opportunities, as needed, for “mask breaks”. These breaks must adhere to a minimum of three feet of social distancing and may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Designated and monitored time in the hallway, not during passing periods.
- Masks - Noncompliance
- Slogans and images on masks must comply with the NISD dress code.
- If students don’t abide by the face mask requirement for In-Person Learning, they may be transitioned to Remote Learning.