Belton ISD
Board Takes Action on EF(LOCAL)
Big Red Community,
This morning, our Board of Trustees approved replacing EF(LOCAL) with two policies that
address instructional materials and library materials separately. Policy EFA(LOCAL)
addresses instructional materials and EFB(LOCAL) addresses library materials. I applaud our trustees for moving this item to a special board meeting and taking swift action in alignment with the values of the Big Red Community.
The adopted policy changes ensure parent voice in the formal reconsideration process of the district’s library materials. You are encouraged to read the entire EFB(LOCAL) policy here. I’ve also pulled some highlights from the policy for you below:
Parent involvement in the library material reconsideration process is now required.
Guidance is given in policy for administrators and staff selecting library materials.
A parent has the tools and the ability to exercise control over library materials for her/his own child.
During the reconsideration process, access to some books may be restricted. For example, books with graphic pictures will be removed from shelves and available only with parental permission.
No challenged instructional materials will be removed solely because of the ideas expressed in them.
As always, parents continue to have say and oversight into materials their children are reading and checking out in Belton ISD libraries. We respect that you are your child’s first and most important teacher and thank you for your partnership. Thank you for your continued partnership with Belton ISD.
Sincerely,
Matt Smith, Ed.D.
Superintendent