The Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education work session drew a crowd as they wanted to hear what board members had to say about policies in place within the district. At previous meetings, the board was approached about reading material depicting sexual content within the libraries. At Monday’s work session, board members discussed seven policies concerning how books in the school’s Media Centers are deemed appropriate for kids to read. Board President Cindy Johnson gave the rest of the board her thoughts
For a book to be banned from the school library, a form needs to be filled out saying why a book is deemed not appropriate, and Johnson says the board should form a committee that oversees these requests. Johnson also went on to say that the books being questioned have a graphic reading, but to some kids, the books might be speaking a certain truth. Concerned Community members were in attendance and wanted to speak but were not given a chance because of Iowa Law.
Amy Dea, one of the community members who attended Monday’s work session, says all the books being brought to question do not belong in the CCSD libraries.
Some board members brought up that if a book is determined to have some inappropriate content, kids wanting to check it out must have a parent fill out a form. No action item was on the agenda, so the board did not make any official changes. However, they will form a committee to review books flagged as inappropriate reading materials. The next CCSD Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 17. Full audio for the work session can be found included with this story on our website, along with a link to the CCSD policy website.
https://carroll.iowaschoolfinance.com/policy/board-policies
