Per [Board Policy: EFB Local], the following principles shall guide the Board and staff in responding to challenges of instructional resources:
An individual may raise an objection to a library material used in the District’s library program, despite the fact that the professional staff selecting the materials were qualified to make the selection, followed the proper procedure, and adhered to the objectives and criteria for library materials set out in this policy.
A District employee, a parent or guardian of a District student, or a District resident may challenge library material maintained in the District’s library program.
Access to challenged material shall be restricted during the challenge process.
In addition to compliance with state law and this policy, a criterion for the final decision on challenged library materials is the appropriateness of the material for its intended use. No challenged library material shall be removed solely because of the ideas expressed in the library material or the personal background of the library material’s author or the personal background of the characters in the material.
Library Materials Challenge Process
If the individual wishes to make a formal challenge, they may complete a Library Materials Challenge Form, found below, and follow the directions on the form for submission.
Step 1:
Once the complainant submits a completed Library Materials Challenge Form, a copy will be provided to the SLAC, the school librarian/ILS, and the district-level library supervisor.
Step 2:
Upon receipt of the form, the SLAC, will make a recommendation to the Board for action no later than the 90th day after the council receives the challenge. The Board of Trustees will take action on the written challenge at the first open meeting held after the 90th day after receipt of a written challenge.
Step 3:
The Superintendent, the school librarian/ILS, the school principal, and the individual submitting the challenge shall receive a copy of the recommendation.
