Charlotte County Public Schools: Instructional and Library Materials Policy
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The Frame
Residents and parents have the right to review adopted textbooks at the district office and participate in committees that select new for the school district.
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Parents of district students
Parents may participate in selection committees and request to review adopted instructional materials.
Certified media specialists
These employees are legally required to select all materials for school and classroom libraries.
Charlotte County residents
Residents have the right to contact the school board to review adopted textbooks.
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Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I review the textbooks my child is using?
Who is responsible for choosing books for school libraries?
Can I participate in the selection of new instructional materials?
Key Facts
- The district school board is legally responsible for all instructional materials used in classrooms, libraries, and reading lists.
- All library and classroom library materials must be selected by a certified educational media specialist.
- Instructional materials regarding reproductive health or diseases like HIV/AIDS must be approved by the Florida Department of Education before use.
- Committees formed to select or rank instructional materials must be open to the public and include parents of district students.
- Charlotte County Public Schools follows the Florida Department of Education's instructional materials adoption timeline.
- Parents and residents may review currently adopted textbooks by contacting the Executive Secretary to the School Board.
- Textbooks available for review must remain at the district office at 1445 Education Way and cannot be removed from the building.
- The district maintains a formal process for the reconsideration of library media center materials.
- Elementary classroom libraries are classified as school libraries and are subject to the same selection standards as school media centers.
Why It Matters
Residents and parents have the right to review adopted textbooks at the district office and participate in committees that select new for the school district.
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Centralized Review Process
The district maintains a strict policy where all textbook reviews must occur at the central district office, explicitly prohibiting the removal of materials from the building.
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Sources
yourcharlotteschools.net
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