Complaint

Complaints about Curricula or Instructional Materials
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Book:WCSD Policy Manual Section: 1000 Community Relations Title: Complaints About Curricula Or Instructional Materials Number: 1420 Status: Active Adopted: September 20, 1994 Last Revised: November 24, 2000

All formal written complaints, as described herein, concerning library books and other instructional material shall be submitted to the appropriate administrator, the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education. The Superintendent of Schools shall promulgate regulations subject to Board of Education approval establishing a complaint procedure which shall include:
 * 1) an opportunity for an informal conference with the complainant;
 * 2) the submission of formal written complaints on a prescribed form;
 * 3) the formation of an instructional material review committee. The members of the committee, by title, shall be recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board. Appointment of specific individuals to an instructional material review committee shall be made by the Superintendent consistent with the Board-approved regulations. The committee shall make recommendations to the Superintendent concerning the disposition of any complaint;
 * 4) a decision by the Superintendent; and
 * 5) an appeal to the Board. The decision of the Board shall be final.

Cross-ref:
 * 4511, Textbook Selection and Adoption
 * 4513, Library Materials Selection and Adoption

Ref:
 * Education Law §§1709(15); 1711(5)(f)
 * Board of Educ., Island Trees UFSD v. Pico, 457 US 853 (1982)

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