Updated masking policies were discussed during the superintendent’s report in the March 17 North Wasco County School District 21 (NWCSD) school board meeting. In it, Superintendent Carolyn Bernal broke down the different policy changes that have taken place since the March 11 lifting of Oregon’s statewide masking mandate. Starting March 14, it is now optional for students and staff to wear masks inside NWCSD buildings.