Jamie Rolland

 3 years old  Copies available in libraries, principals’ offices, and upon request  All District Libraries share policies

 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

 Correct misspelling of from  Change “appropriate administration” to read “building principal or superintendent”  Revise policy to be more user friendly

 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.

 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.

 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

 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.