More than 2,600 Jefferson County Teachers Association members responded to the survey when it closed Sunday, JCTA President Brent McKim said in an email.
As of 11:30 a.m. Thursday, 57% of the nearly 2,500 respondents so far oppose or strongly oppose the district’s masking policy while 36% support or strongly support it, according to data provided by JCTA Vice President Tammy Berlin
The policy triggering mandatory masking once Jefferson County hit the highest levels of COVID-19 transmission and hospitalizations was enacted July 19 by the Jefferson County Board of Education, continuing a similar policy passed by the board in March during the latter months of the 2021-22 school year.
The archdiocese said schools will have to still follow isolation and quarantine guidelines.
While the update strongly encourages mask wearing for students who are not vaccinated, they will now be optional during the school day.
The University of Kentucky will not require masks to be worn by vaccinated fans in Kroger Field for football games this season, though it is strongly encouraging masks and requiring them for all visitors in indoor areas where windows aren't opening, including in restrooms.
Officials at Kentucky Venues made the change to follow the Commonwealth of Kentucky's face covering policy.
Anyone entering a Louisville Metro Government building will be required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, beginning on Monday, Aug. 2.
Speaking to reporters at Zachary Taylor Elementary, JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio says he's simply trying to follow the guidance from the CDC and the state.
A letter sent to members updates COVID-19 safety protocols.