The Redmond School Board Monday made a complete reversal of its decision to end its mask policy before the state’s mask mandate expiration date. On February 16^th, the board passed a resolution to make masks optional when Oregon lifts its mask mandate March 12^th. The board’s decision two weeks ago would have placed the decision to wear masks in the hands of parents and end the schools mask policy early, on March 2^nd (Wednesday). Faced with the possibility of heavy fines and teachers losing their licenses for defying the state, the decision was resisted by teachers unions who requested an immediate return to the bargaining table. The board voted unanimously Monday to abide by revised state plans.