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Board committee approves April as School Library Month proclamation
Summary
The curriculum committee considered and approved a proclamation recognizing April as School Library Month and heard remarks from media services staff about the role of school librarians.
Pamela Sands of the district's media services and Dr. Teresa Barrett presented a proposed proclamation recognizing April as School Library Month to the curriculum committee. Sands, identified in the meeting as a media-services staff member, described school librarians as essential to fostering literacy, critical thinking and digital literacy; she told the committee the district has 83 school library media coordinators.
Dr. Barrett and Sands emphasized the role of library staff in supporting equitable access to resources and research skills. Sands said, "School libraries are the heart of our schools, serving as a safe and welcoming space where students can expand their knowledge and creativity." A board member shared a personal anecdote about the impact of a school librarian on a student's life.
Committee action: a motion to adopt the proclamation was made and seconded; the curriculum committee voted to approve the proclamation.
Next steps: staff said the proclamation will be finalized and included with other board recognitions; media services staff offered to provide additional materials and to answer questions from board members about library services and staffing.
