Plainview ISD board approves library materials procurement, trustees say list includes Spanish titles
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Trustees approved a publicly posted procurement list for library materials; staff said the list includes more than 80 Spanish-language titles and emphasized the role of the district librarian in selection.
Plainview ' The Plainview ISD board approved the district's proposed list of library materials for procurement after staff confirmed the list was made publicly accessible at least 30 days before the meeting.
Miss Levacy, identified as the district librarian, told trustees the lists were posted on Sept. 17 to meet the 30-day public-notice requirement and that there are more than 80 Spanish-language titles included. Presenters noted librarian review for age-appropriateness and described plans to add additional Spanish and dual-language titles in the future, particularly to support the district's dual-language classrooms.
Board members voiced support for keeping librarians on staff and for maintaining print collections in addition to digital resources. A motion to approve the procurement list carried 6'00.
The approval authorizes staff to proceed with procurement of the publicly posted titles. Trustees said the acquisition will support classroom and library circulation and help maintain print reading opportunities alongside digital instruction.