AUSD Library Policies

AUSD LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER POLICY 2011 (click text for full document)

BOOK CHALLENGE POLICY

When a complaint against library materials cannot be resolved through informal discussion with the library staff, the following steps will be taken:
a. The complainant will present a written complaint to the principal as described by AR 1312.2 Complaints
Concerning Instructional Materials.
b. The Superintendent shall determine whether a review committee should be convened.
c. The review committee shall review the criteria specified in Board policy and determine whether the challenged
material supports the curriculum, its educational appropriateness, and its suitability for the age level of the student.
d. Within 30 days the review committee will summarize its findings in a written report.
e. The Superintendent shall notify the complainant of the committee's decision within 15 days of receiving the
committee's report.
f. The complainant may appeal the decision to the Board. The Board's decision shall be final.