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Board reviews first reading of instructional materials policy and six administrative regulations
Summary
Director of Curriculum Maureen Callahan presented a first reading of policy IIA and six administrative regulations clarifying review and appeals processes for instructional materials; board members asked whether ARs specify board notification or appeals steps.
Maureen Callahan, director of curriculum and student learning, presented the first reading of policy IIA and six associated administrative regulations (IIA-AR), outlining specific revisions and how each AR connects to the policy. She described the intent to clarify best practices for approving instructional materials.
Board members engaged in a detailed discussion about review, removal and determination processes for instructional materials; members specifically asked whether the ARs clarify when the board will be notified about instructional-material issues and the appeals process. Superintendent Owens invited additional feedback prior to the next meeting and said the topic will be discussed in Cabinet with a summary returned to the board.
