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Board reviews draft policy on selection and approval of book-fair materials
Summary
A board member presented an informational draft policy to standardize what may be sold or distributed at school-sponsored book fairs, citing liability concerns and asking staff, librarians and the policy committee for feedback before any action.
A school board member introduced a draft policy on April 27 intended to govern selection and approval of materials sold or distributed at school-sponsored book fairs. The member said the aim is to ensure materials align with educational goals, community standards and legal requirements and to create a uniform vetting process across schools.
The presenter said early drafts were too burdensome for the volunteers who run book fairs and that revisions — including input from librarians and the school attorney — had lightened those requirements. The member noted other Virginia school divisions already have book-fair policies and emphasized the draft is informational and not slated for action this spring; board members and staff were asked to provide feedback and the policy committee will review the draft before any vote.
Why it matters: the policy would standardize vendor review and complaint procedures across the division to reduce the risk of inconsistent practices and potential legal exposure.
