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Public commenter urges board to reconsider book‑reconsideration policy
Summary
Vincent Monomar addressed the board during public comment, identified his address, and urged the board to revisit a book-reconsideration process, citing research he said links exposure to explicit materials to aggression in minors.
Vincent Monomar, who provided his address as 6860 Cascade Road and said his remarks reflected his personal views, addressed the board during public comment and urged changes to the district's book‑review process.
Monomar cited academic research he described as linking minors' exposure to explicit materials with increased risk of aggression and asked the board to revert to a prior 2024 reconsideration policy that would make it "easier for parents to bring explicit materials to your attention" and allow parents to partner with administration on reviews. "In light of this article, do you agree with exposing our children to materials that could perpetuate ****** aggression?" he asked the board.
The board closed public comment after his remarks; presenters and staff said members who request follow‑up would receive a response from the appropriate administrator.
