The Seneca Valley School Board voted Monday on changes to its health and safety plan that would reduce coronavirus pandemic restrictions in all schools.

The board Monday heard recommendations by Tracy Vitale, superintendent, and other administrators that would see the new rules put into place Feb. 28.

Masks would switch from being required to strongly recommended based on COVID-19 case numbers.

Seneca Valley is the only school district in the county that continues to require masking.

Plexiglas would be removed in the cafeterias, reusable food service items would replace disposables, and physical distancing measures would be reduced.

Temperature-taking stations would be removed.

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