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Board hears concerns about library purchase transparency; board member requests agenda item to explore third-party material review
Summary
Board discussion on library materials policy (63-10) focused on transparency, ISBN reporting and administrative burden; a board member moved to add an agenda item for June 19 to discuss hiring a non‑biased third party to review books the district plans to purchase.
The Francis Howell R-III Board debated proposed changes to policy and regulation governing library purchases and public notification on June 5, with questions about ISBN reporting, timing and whether the district should engage a neutral third party to review materials.
Several board members and a policy committee participant expressed concern that proposed changes would reduce transparency — for example by not requiring the district to list new…
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