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TMISD declines voluntary School Library Advisory Council under Senate Bill 13
Summary
The Tuloso‑Midway ISD board voted 4–0 Oct. 20 to follow administration advice and not to voluntarily establish a School Library Advisory Council under Texas Senate Bill 13, unless a parent petition compels formation. The decision was recorded as a motion and voted on during the meeting.
The Tuloso‑Midway Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 4–0 Oct. 20 to decline the voluntary formation of a School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) under Senate Bill 13 unless compelled by a parent petition.
District administration recommended against establishing a SLAC at this time, stating the district would only form the council if a petition required it under statute. The board motion to follow the administration recommendation passed with Paul Arriaga, Brian Boone, Kim Boone and Mari Jimenez voting yes; two trustees were absent.
The vote came during the agenda item titled "Discussion and Action on Senate Bill 13: Library Policy Compliance and Implementation," which the minutes record as an administration recommendation. The meeting minutes identify the action as a formal board decision; no implementation timeline or additional conditions were noted in the public minutes.
Next steps, according to the minutes, are contingent: the district will revisit formation of a SLAC only if a parent petition, as outlined in statute, is submitted.
