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Residents press board to remove book 'Flamer'; district outlines reconsideration process
Summary
Two public commenters urged the district to remove the book Flamer from school libraries, describing explicit content; district officials reminded the public of an existing materials‑reconsideration process and parental access controls in library systems.
At the start of public testimony the board heard impassioned appeals to remove the book Flamer from school libraries.
Gail McBride, who said she found the title at North Pole Middle School and Barnett Magnet, described passages and illustrations she called sexually explicit and urged the board to "change the school policy" so such materials are not available to students. McBride read excerpts and described imagery that she said was inappropriate for children.
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