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Parents criticize books as trustees approve 6,000-title acquisition list; board says formal challenge process is in place
Summary
Citizens read passages from and urged removal of books they called "explicit" during public comment; trustees reiterated an established challenge/reconsideration process, said challenged titles are removed pending review, and approved a 6,000-title acquisition list after Slack committee review.
Several district patrons urged the Lubbock ISD board on Monday evening to remove books they described as sexually explicit from school libraries, while trustees defended a formal reconsideration process and approved a large acquisition list the district says has been publicly posted for months.
At the start of the citizen‑comment period, Charles Burn said he objected to the district's 90‑day challenge process and warned that some families might homeschool if books are not removed. "If you don't remove these books and do what's right by the public, she won't be coming to your school district," Burn said, addressing trustees.
Monica Burn read passages she said were from a district title and urged removal so parents would not have to explain sexual content to young children. "I would like these books removed so I don't have to sit here and explain to my four‑year‑old, what are they doing?"…
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