Abbie Skelton, a teacher at Park Avenue School, center, walks with other demonstrators from the Auburn school district to participate Wednesday in a demonstration outside of Auburn City Hall.

Beth Woodhead, a former teacher and current parent of an Edward Little senior, joins the faculty and staff of Auburn schools in a demonstration to advocate for safer conditions for a return to school.

Jim Dudevior, a custodian at Sherwood Heights Elementary School, wears a plague doctor costume during a demonstration Wednesday with Auburn schools faculty and staff outside of City Hall in Auburn. "This coud be our new school uniform," he said.

Demonstrators cross Court Street in Auburn as the group grows larger while maintaining social distancing on Wednesday. The group was calling for a greater emphasis on safety in the return-to-school protocols.

Teachers and staff participate in a demonstration outside of Auburn City Hall on Wednesday. The group was calling for a greater emphasis on safety in the return-to-school protocols.

Kristi McCarthy, a teacher at Walton School, waves to traffic on Court Street in Auburn on Wednesday during a demonstration to advocate for a return-to-school plan that takes a more cautious approach to COVID-19 prevention.