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Purpose
It is the responsibility of the Board to adopt all textbooks used as
part of the instructional program of this district.
Definition
For purposes of this policy "textbooks" shall be defined as
those books which are to be used as a major source of information in
any class.
Responsibility
The Superintendent shall be responsible for the selection and recommendation
of textbooks for Board consideration. No adoption or change of
textbooks shall be made without his/her recommendation except by a two-thirds
vote of the Board.
Selection Guidelines
The Superintendent or designee shall develop a plan for the selection
of textbooks according to the following guidelines:
- The appropriate District
curriculum committee shall participate in the selection process.
- Textbooks shall be reviewed and updated as needed in accordance
with the District Instructional Management Cycle.
Standards for Approval
In considering the approval of any proposed textbook, the Board
will evaluate its:
- Suitability for the maturity level and instructional level of the
students who will be using the book
- Freedom
from bias
- Relationship
to the curriculum
- Manner
of selection
- Cost
Record
A list of all approved textbooks shall be prepared and maintained.
It shall be reviewed periodically by the Superintendent and made available
for the information of members of the Board. Parents may exercise
their right to review instructional materials by directing a written request
to their child’s building principal, who will then coordinate a scheduled
appointment to fulfill the request. |