Catawba County Schools issued the following announcement on November 8.
Good evening, Catawba County Schools families,
During this evening’s Catawba County Board of Education (BOE) meeting, the motion to make face coverings optional did not pass.
Therefore, face masks covering the nose and mouth will continue to be required indoors for all staff, students, and visitors until it is reviewed again at the next meeting on December 6, 2021.
Original source can be found here.