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Cathy Kersten, a first grade teacher at Manchester Elementary School, works with students in the classroom on a hybrid day.

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Do you plan to opt your child out of being required to wear a mask in school?

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I don't have a child in public K-12 school

American households can now request a set of four free at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered in the mail. Does your household plan to order a set?

Will you vote on a referendum to continue Sumter County's Penny for Progress initiative that increases sales tax by 1 cent to fund infrastructure, construction/renovation and community projects around the county if it's on the ballot in November?

Have you been tested for COVID-19 since Jan. 1?

Did you spend more or less on Christmas gifts than you did last year?

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Do you plan to opt your child out of being required to wear a mask in school?

Yes

No

I'm not sure

I don't have a child in public K-12 school

American households can now request a set of four free at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered in the mail. Does your household plan to order a set?

Will you vote on a referendum to continue Sumter County's Penny for Progress initiative that increases sales tax by 1 cent to fund infrastructure, construction/renovation and community projects around the county if it's on the ballot in November?

Have you been tested for COVID-19 since Jan. 1?

Did you spend more or less on Christmas gifts than you did last year?