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Board approves library-materials acquisition process under Senate Bill 13

Joshua ISD Board of Trustees · November 18, 2025

Summary

Trustees approved a new library acquisition process tied to Senate Bill 13 and policy EFP Local requiring librarians to post new-book lists for 30 days before purchase and board approval; motion passed 6–0.

Staff presented a new process for acquiring library materials to comply with Senate Bill 13 and the district's EFP Local policy: proposed new book lists will be posted for 30 days before librarians can add those titles to school libraries and before board approval for purchases. The procedure was described as a change in the purchasing workflow to ensure required public notice and a record for board review.

A motion to approve the library acquisition item was recorded as being made by Mr. Watson and seconded by Mr. Byrd; the board approved the motion with a recorded vote of 6–0. The staff presentation cited Senate Bill 13 and the board policy (EFP Local) as the basis for the posting requirement and recommended the board accept the proposed process.

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