Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

History: 4/26/22 (reviewed), 1/31/23 (updated), 3/28/23 (reviewed), 8/22/23 (reviewed), 3/26/24 (reviewed)

The board has sole discretion to approve instructional materials for the school district. The board delegated this authority to licensed employees to determine which instructional materials, other than textbooks, will be utilized by the school district. The superintendent will provide licensed employees necessary training to ensure selected instructional materials comply with applicable laws. All instructional materials are available for review upon request and subject to all applicable laws.

In reviewing current instructional materials for continued use and in selecting additional instructional materials, licensed employees will consider the current and future needs of the school district as well as the changes and the trends in education and society. It is the responsibility of the superintendent or designee to report to the board the action taken by licensed employees.

In the case of textbooks, the board will make the final decision after receiving a recommendation from the superintendent or designee. The criteria stated above for selection of other instructional materials will apply to the selection of textbooks. The superintendent or designee may develop another means for the selection of textbooks. Textbooks are reviewed as needed and at least every 8-10 years.

Education materials gifted to the school district must meet the criteria established above. The gift must be received in compliance with board policy.

The superintendent will establish additional criteria to guide the selection of instructional materials through administrative regulation, ensuring alignment with educational goals and compliance with laws. 

Policy References:

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code §§ 279.8; .74; 280.3, .14; 301.
281 I.A.C. 12.3(12).

Cross Reference:

208	Ad Hoc Committees
208.e1	Ad Hoc Committees - Exhibit