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Board members press for clearer outreach and a policy review on book approvals
Summary
Board members raised concerns about communication to families regarding community meetings and requested the policy review committee examine book-approval procedures; members urged more accessible locations and clearer advance notice for high-poverty neighborhoods.
Several board members used the announcements portion of the meeting to press for improved community engagement and a review of policies governing instructional materials. Board member Jasmine Green said she was disappointed that some parents did not know about a community meeting and asked staff to consider holding future meetings in community centers or churches to improve access for high‑poverty neighborhoods.
Board member Mister Rochelle requested that the policy review committee review book-approval procedures and materials‑review processes, saying the committee could help ensure only appropriate materials are adopted locally. Superintendent Burton said surveys and multiple outreach channels had been used and offered to have staff work with board members to improve outreach and to respond to specific concerns.
Board members asked that staff provide better advance notice to impacted communities and to share survey results and outreach records with board members who requested them.
