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Board approves initial batch of library purchases after meeting Senate Bill 13 posting requirement
Summary
The board approved the first set of library materials that were publicly posted under Texas Senate Bill 13. District staff described the 30-day posting, review safeguards and the formal challenge committee and process that will handle any objections.
The board approved an initial set of library materials after district staff confirmed the list had been posted for public review under Senate Bill 13.
District librarians compiled 1,656 titles for the first posting required by the law. The superintendent's office explained the statutory requirements: materials proposed for purchase must be publicly posted for 30 days and the district must accept formal challenges using a TEA-provided form. The district said it uses vendor reviews (via Perma-Bound) and Region 14 guidance to screen materials prior to board presentation and that an internal review committee will handle any formal challenges.
Staff described the composition of the challenge committee: district librarians, secondary language arts teachers, curriculum office staff and the districtlibrary director (Jennifer Greeno) will review any complaint forms rather than a single individual making a removal decision. The district noted the committeeprocess aims to ensure community voices are heard while preserving a consistent review method.
The board approved the posted list by voice vote. Staff said more book batches will be presented in future meetings to meet ordering schedules and statutory deadlines.
