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Board updates library policy to align with Senate Bill 13; committee and transparency measures added
Summary
Trustees approved a local revision to policy EFB to comply with Senate Bill 13, establishing a library advisory review process, web-based catalog transparency, and a reconsideration mechanism for parents; donations still require board acceptance.
The board adopted a local revision to policy EFB to align district practice with requirements described in Senate Bill 13. The presenter (identified in the meeting as Dr. Tremont) told trustees the update creates a library advisory committee to guide selection, review and challenges of library materials, requires transparency via campus catalog links on district websites, and establishes a process for reconsideration initiated by parents via an online form.
During discussion trustees asked how donations and current materials will be handled. The presenter said that "all donations must come forward in front of the board" for acceptance, and that the advisory committee would vet current and proposed materials before items are recommended to the board for approval. The board approved the EFB local revision by motion and unanimous vote.
