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Board reviews proposed updates to instructional materials policy (IN 3 0 4) in first reading
Summary
Administration presented revisions to the IN 3 0 4 instructional materials policy to align with recent code and to clarify committee composition, guest-speaker approval and a list of state-approved flags; the item was a first reading and will return for future action.
District staff presented a first reading of revisions to policy IN 3 0 4, which governs selection and review of primary and supplementary instructional materials. Staff said the draft updates align the policy with recent state code and legislative changes and clarify several operational areas.
Key changes highlighted by Mr. Wehani included expanding the definition of supplementary instructional materials to specifically reference guest speakers and assemblies (so principals review and approve those), clarifying which materials may bypass a full selection committee (concurrent enrollment, AP, many CTE materials), and incorporating the statutory list of flags that may be displayed on school property. Staff also noted the addition of transparency requirements for curriculum and a parental-rights provision that requires schools to offer alternate assignments when curriculum conflicts with a family's religious beliefs or conscience.
Board members raised questions about the policy’s phrase “prominent location” with respect to flag displays and whether club or organization flags are covered; staff said they would verify statutory definitions and return with clarifications at an upcoming study session. The board did not vote; the item was presented as a first reading and scheduled for further review.
