The Hastings Public School Board will consider loosening the school’s mask mandate after seniors graduate at a meeting Monday night following a recommendation from the school's superintendent.

“Our board is probably a lot like our community: There’s probably a lot of differing opinions," said Jeff Schneider, the superintendent, adding he isn’t sure what’s will happen on Monday night.

Originally, Schneider was going to recommend the school board to change the schools’ mask requirement to a just recommendation on May 24, which is the day after the school year ends for all students, he said. Members of the public had asked he and school board members why Hastings Public Schools still had a mandate, as some other local schools don't, or why the mandate couldn't be relaxed sooner.