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Trustees adopt library-materials policy keeping selection authority with librarian
Summary
The board approved Policy EFB (LOCAL), opting not to form a school library committee and to allow librarians to maintain a 'well-rounded' collection while permitting parents to restrict certain checkouts for their children.
Sweetwater ISD trustees voted 7-0 Aug. 11 to approve Policy EFB (LOCAL), which keeps selection authority for library materials with the district librarian rather than creating a separate school library committee.
Mr. Spencer and Krystal Woolard recommended the approach, saying the librarian should continue to provide well-rounded books while allowing parents to request that a particular student not be permitted to check out certain titles. Trustee Tasha Soto moved to approve the policy; Trustee Brenda Valdez seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The transcript records the recommendation: "Their recommendation is to continue to allow our Librarian provide well-rounded books. A parent can request their student not be allowed to check out certain books."
The board did not adopt a library review committee at this meeting; parents retain an opt-out mechanism for individual students under the approved local policy.
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