MADISON (WKOW) -- During a press conference with local news media Friday, Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins made it clear he's in favor of requiring all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jenkins said the school board will hold a special meeting Monday to discuss a vaccine mandate for all staff.
Madison Teachers Inc. President Michael Jones said in the press conference that an overwhelming number of union members are on board with a vaccine mandate. He said members were polled on a possible mandate. More than 85 percent said they agree with a mandate. Another 10 percent of members said they wanted more information.
The school board will hold the special meeting on Monday evening.
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