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Public commenters urge book removals, curriculum vigilance and question district spending
Summary
Multiple residents used the public comment period to urge removal of sexually explicit books from school libraries, cite a recent Supreme Court ruling on parental opt‑outs, and question spending priorities and underused district properties.
During public comment at the Nov. 10 meeting, several residents raised a range of concerns.
Vincent Marmar asked the board to remove sexually explicit materials from district libraries, citing a Journal of Communication Research article he named and arguing that exposure to erotica increases acceptance of harmful myths. Marmar said he has repeatedly asked the board not…
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