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Board debates proposed policy to require board approval of instructional materials
Summary
Board members debated a proposed amendment to policy 3.611 that would require the Board of Education to approve all instructional materials (supplemental textbooks, library books, periodicals, software and technology); some members warned this could politicize curricular choices and be administratively burdensome; the item was tabled for further review.
The Catawba County Board of Education discussed proposed edits to Policy 3.611 that would require all instructional materials — including supplemental textbooks, library books, periodicals, software and technology resources — to be selected by local professional staff, approved by the superintendent or designee, and also approved by the board.
Board member Dr.…
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