SELECTION POLICY CRITIQUEJamie Rolland

POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

3 years old Copies available in libraries, principals’

offices, and upon request All District Libraries share policies

CONTENTS OF POLICY Introduction Philosophy American Association of School Librarians Bill

of Rights Statement of Responsibility Objectives for Selection Collection Maintenance Gift Statement Policy and Procedure for Handling Complaints Forms for Complaints

REVISIONS

Correct misspelling of from Change “appropriate administration” to

read “building principal or superintendent”

Revise policy to be more user friendly

REVISIONS Step 2

Original: If the objection cannot be resolved verbally by the principal, the complainant shall be given a form Request for Review form which shall be completed by the complainant, if s/he elects to pursue the objective further. If the formal request form has not been received by the appropriate principal within 10 school days, it shall be considered closed.

REVISIONS

Step 2 New: If the objection cannot be resolved

verbally by the principal, and the complainant wishes to continue, he or she should fill out a formal Request for Review Form. The complainant must return the completed form to the appropriate principal within ten days, or the matter will be closed.

REVISIONS

Original: “The decision of the reconsideration committee is binding for the individual school.”

New: The decision of the reconsideration committee applies only to the school named in the complaint

REVISIONS

Original: Notwithstanding any procedure outlined in this policy, the questioner shall have the right to appeal any decision of the reconsideration committee to the Board of Education.

New: If not satisfied with the decision of the review committee, the complainant has the right to appeal with the State Board of Education.