(KLZA)-- The Mound City Board of Education listened to a COVID update from Superintendent Korey Miles when they met Monday. 

Miles presented the results of a survey of district teachers and staff concerning the wearing of masks. 

Following the presentation the Board voted to drop the mandate that masks be worn in the classroom,  with the stipulation that Superintendent Miles has the authority to put the mask mandate back into effect if the COVID case numbers increase to a concerning level.