Parent asks Humble ISD to prioritize diverse, parent‑representative Library Advisory Council appointments
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During public comment a parent urged trustees to appoint Library Advisory Council members who reflect student diversity and to ensure the council balances requests to show both 'mirrors' and 'windows' in library collections.
Holly Matherly, a parent and graduate student in library science, addressed the Humble ISD Board of Trustees during public comment on Oct. 23 to ask the board to consider parent representation and selection criteria for the district’s Library Advisory Council.
Matherly told trustees that books act as mirrors and windows for students—some titles reflect students' lived experiences while others expose readers to different cultures and viewpoints. She urged the board to appoint council members who will represent the district’s full student population and who will seek a balanced approach to library materials.
"Our parents truly know what is best for our students and should have a strong voice on the council," Matherly told the board, and she asked trustees to select appointees who will "bring a balanced approach to our libraries." She closed by thanking the board.
Board members heard the comment during the public comment period and did not take formal action at that time; staff indicated policies on public participation and complaint filing are available on the Humble ISD website.