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Circuit court dismisses Seven Oaks lawsuit against comissioners, health department

Ethan Sandweiss

The Ellettsville charter school was fined in 2021 for a resolution passed by its board not to require masks. Seven Oaks was the only Monroe County school found in violation of the health mandate.
Health Department To Follow Up With Seven Oaks Classical School On Mask Mandate

Holden Abshier

Caudill cited the charter school for violating the mask mandate in August, and the county commissioners denied its appeal in September.
County Commissioners Hear Seven Oaks Classical School Appeal

Holden Abshier

The school’s headmaster, Stephen Shipp, said he interpreted Indiana executive order 21-19 to grant school boards the authority to adopt policies that welcome masks, but not require them.