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Residents urge clearer book-reconsideration rules and raise concerns about library content

Forest Hills Public Schools Board of Education · November 27, 2023
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Summary

Multiple public commenters asked the board to clarify the district's book reconsideration process and selection criteria; speakers asked for assurances that community members, not just parents, can submit requests and urged full reading by review committee members.

At the Sept. 18 meeting several community members used the public-comment period to press the board for clearer procedures on reviewing library and instructional materials.

Dawn Brookride said the materials-reconsideration guidance and recent emails appear inconsistent about who qualifies to request a review. “I am a community member and because I don’t have…

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