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Pulaski County Schools details library book‑selection process and appeals; restricted secondary materials require parental consent
Summary
District administrators outlined the 2023 book‑selection policy, use of third‑party review tools, a restricted secondary section that needs parental permission and phone confirmation, and a multi‑step reconsideration and appeals process that can escalate to the school board.
Pulaski County Public Schools administrators spent a large portion of the Jan. 13 board meeting explaining how library materials are selected, how the district defines restricted content for secondary students, and how community members can seek reconsideration of materials.
The presentation described a three‑step selection process implemented in 2023 that relies on professional criteria and nationally recognized review sources. "Our librarians use nationally recognized review sources, a clear process and procedures, and structured reconsideration processes to ensure the materials are selected responsibly and thoughtfully," the presenter said. The district uses third‑party tools including Follett (TidalWave) and Bound to Stay Bound to screen titles and capture reading levels, tags, awards and professional reviews.
Administrators told the board that…
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