LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials                                                       Policy #6161.2

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It is recognized that opinions may differ on the appropriateness of any given instructional materials and equipment.  Occasionally an individual or group may find instructional materials used in the schools which conflict with their views.  Any resident of this district shall have the right to present a request, suggestion or complaint in reference to instructional materials.

The superintendent shall develop procedures to give careful consideration to such requests, suggestions or complaints.  These procedures must provide that:

1.         Whenever possible, the process be initiated and solved at the lowest effective level;

2.         All such requests, suggestions or complaints are in writing and a request for Review of School Instructional Materials form being completed;

3.         Objections shall be considered by a committee from the faculty to be appointed by the Superintendent.  The superintendent shall develop guidelines for the review committee.

4.         Successive steps of appeal and mechanisms for review will be available when necessary.

The use of challenged materials or equipment by a class or the school shall not be restricted until a final decision has been reached.

Appeals after a decision may be made through the Superintendent to the Board of Education for a final decision.

First Reading:   February 2008

Adopted: