McGarry said the school board gave him the authority to make these decisions, so the district’s Education and Pupil Services Committee would not vote on the change at yesterday’s [Tuesday night’s] public meeting.
“It’s not a board action voting item. It’s more informational, letting the board and the public know why we’re doing what we’re doing and that we’ll be implementing this starting March 7,” McGarry said.
McGarry emphasized that the Upper Darby School District has been behind other districts on mask policy changes. He categorized the approach Upper Darby is taking as a “conservative” one that takes into account the safety of students and staff.
WHYY News reached out to the local teachers union, the Upper Darby Education Association, and the Pennsylvania State Education Association for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.