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Board approves library advisory recommendations; public comment asked for availability of a controversial title
Summary
Trustees approved the School Library Advisory Council's recommended materials on a 6‑0 vote. During public comment earlier in the meeting, Gerhardt (Gary) Jackson urged the board to make Where Did the Towers Go by Judy Wood available to students; the minutes do not indicate whether that title was included in the approved recommendations.
The Rockport‑Fulton ISD Board on Nov. 18 approved the School Library Advisory Council’s recommendation of library materials. The motion, made by Bonni Randall and seconded by Michaela Alston, carried 6‑0.
Earlier in the public comment period, "Gerhardt (Gary) Jackson addressed the board and shared his support for the book Where Did the Towers Go by Judy Wood to be available to students." The meeting minutes record the public comment but do not indicate that the title Mr. Jackson mentioned was part of the advisory council’s submitted recommendations or that the board took specific action on that single title.
Board members approved the SLAC list as presented; the minutes do not list individual titles included in the recommendation, nor do they provide staff or committee commentary about any specific challenged or high‑interest books.
