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Parents tell board a locally used book upset students; question appropriateness for teens
Summary
During public comment, a parent said students who read a book by local author John Huddle felt uncomfortable due to depictions of domestic violence and rape and urged the board to consider appropriateness for teenage girls.
During the public‑comment period, Brittney Huggins told the board that her child and other students felt uncomfortable after reading a book by local author John Huddle, citing depictions of domestic violence and rape. Huggins said she did not believe the content was appropriate for teenage girls.
John Huddle had addressed the board earlier, saying he has written three books, is working on a fourth and hopes to produce a movie; his comments ended when his three‑minute time limit expired. Caroline Roberts spoke about exchange student opportunities and asked whether adults transporting students are subject to background checks; Superintendent Aaron Miller replied that school counselors who transport students are subject to background checks.
No formal challenge, removal, or curriculum‑review motion related to Huddle’s book was recorded in the minutes.
