The Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Trustees shot down a resolution Sept. 14 that would have defied the state of California’s mask mandate for K-12 schools. The resolution was requested by Chris Jones, a mother of three children who attend Newport-Mesa schools, as part of the Let Them Breathe campaign, a national organization advocating for mask-choice for K-12 students. “Mask wearing is a growing concern not only for parents of this community, but nationwide,” Jones said. “It is not the responsibility of our children to create comfort to others. It is our responsibility to stand up and ensure that our children are protected.” Ultimately, no motion was made on the item by any board member even after Board President Karen Yelsey offered the opportunity, which caused the resolution not to pass. Board Trustee Krista Weigand told Jones she was appreciative of her efforts, but could not support the measure …