Perryton ISD certifies curriculum materials for 2025–26; trustees discuss Children’s Internet Protection Act and library review

PERRYTON ISD trustees approved certification of curriculum materials for the 2025–26 school year and discussed how the district applies the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and local review processes to library materials.

Staff told the board the district had completed its review of curriculum and supplementary materials for the 2025–26 school year and had filled out required certification forms. “Each year, we have to submit to the state. I believe the deadline is May 1, May third,” a staff member said; later in the meeting staff confirmed certifications were for the coming school year and that no further changes were expected.

Trustees raised questions about CIPA and how the district decides whether content is obscene or inappropriate. One trustee asked, “Who decides on the definition of the word obscene and inappropriate?” Another trustee referenced Supreme Court precedent when discussing legal standards. Trustees and staff also discussed library review processes and tag-based ordering systems for books: trustees noted that some material passes a volunteer review committee but may nonetheless contain content that prompts later concern. The board asked staff to notify trustees if specific titles raise concerns so they can be addressed.

The board discussed internet filtering and firewall protections in school networks and libraries; an IT staff member, identified as Ivan in the transcript, was noted as available to provide more technical detail. Trustees said the district aims to block social-media and noneducational sites during school use and asked staff to follow up if inappropriate content is found. The board approved the curriculum certifications as presented.

No numeric vote tally was recorded in the transcript for the certification motion; the board adopted the certifications during the meeting.