Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

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

The school district will maintain a school library in each building for use by employees and by students during the school day.

Materials for the libraries will be acquired consistent with applicable laws and board policy, "Instructional Materials Selection." The district shall proved access to all parents and guardians of students enrolled in the district an online catalog of all books available to students in the school libraries. This access will be displayed on the school district's website. 

It is the responsibility of the principal of the building in which the school library is located to oversee the use of materials in the library.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent or designee to develop procedures for the selection and replacement of both library and instructional materials, for the acceptance of gifts, for the weeding of library and instructional materials.

Policy References:

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code §§ 256.7(24); 256.11(9); 279.8, .50; 280.6, 14; 301.
281 I.A.C. 12.3(11), (12).

Cross Reference:

605.6 - Internet Appropriate Use
605.6R1 - Internet Appropriate Use Regulation
605.6E1 - Internet Appropriate Use Internet Access Permission Letter to Parents
605.6E2 - Internet Appropriate Use Violation Notice