Why our school district is defying Florida’s ban on mask mandates — even if it means we lose funding

The board’s vote has touched off a whirlwind. While hundreds of parents, students and others have thanked us for prioritizing safety, we’ve faced the inevitable backlash from those who oppose mask requirements and reject the severity and even the existence of covid-19. I’ve been called a monster, child-abuser, communist, fascist, idiot and other names not fit to print. I’ve been threatened with legal action, protests, militia “enforcement” and worse.