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Parent asks how to join Gonzales library advisory council as board approves 780 titles posted under Senate Bill 13
Summary
A Gonzales Elementary parent asked how to join the school library advisory council and whether the council can influence materials; district staff said they would follow up. Separately, the board approved 780 book titles posted under Senate Bill 13 after a 30‑day public review with no comments.
During public comment at the Oct. 7 McAllen Independent School District board meeting, parent Renee Clark identified herself as a Gonzales Elementary parent and asked how to join the school library advisory council and what impact that council has on materials available to students.
Felicia Villarreal (identified by the chair as the staff contact) responded that staff would collect Ms. Clark’s contact information and follow up by phone or email. The board did not respond substantively during the public‑comment period; the district noted that staff will reach out to provide information on serving on the committee.
Later in the meeting the…
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