Rutherford County school official: New mask mandate meets goal 'to keep them in school' The Citizen 4 years ago About 9.3% of Rutherford County’s 49,039 students had their parents opt them out of the district’s 30-day mask requirement as COVID cases surge.. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Rutherford County School Board Adopts a Mask PolicyDateSeptember 10, 2021In relation toLascassasRutherford County Board of Education: Mask mandate will remain until end of school yearDateApril 7, 2021In relation toLascassasHow a former schoolteacher's prayer changed the energy of a contentious Rutherford County school board meetingDateOctober 15, 2021In relation toLascassas