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Public comments and board discuss book fairs, parental review rights and options for communication
Summary
A public commenter raised concerns about book-fair titles; the board reviewed state statutes and district policy on parental review rights and discussed options to increase transparency for book fairs run by outside vendors and PTOs.
A public commenter urged the governing board to address books available at school book fairs; board members and staff discussed statutory parental-review obligations and operational options for fairs and donated library materials.
During public comment Helena Combs said she was concerned about some titles available at book fairs and urged the district to ensure families have choices. The board discussed how book fairs are organized and the difference between a fair run by a school/PTO and a fair run by an outside vendor.
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