Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials
Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials
Per Board Policy 1312.2, the District shall accept complaints concerning instructional materials only from staff, district residents, or the parents/guardians of children enrolled in a district school. Library materials are governed specifically by Administrative Regulation 6163.1 Selection of School Library Materials.
Please follow the process below:
Discuss concerns with your child's teacher (Library materials skip to number 2). If not resolved, please proceed to step 2.
Discuss concerns with the school principal. If concerns are not resolved, please go to the next step. Please review Administrative Regulation 6163.1 Selection of School Library Materials for reference.
Complete the Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials
The Instructional Materials Review Committee will review and make a determination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the ISBN number, publisher and copyright date needed on the form?
Though not required to submit a complaint, the ISBN is requested to ensure that that staff is reviewing the same book or novel.
Why do parents need to select a school/location of instructional material?
To ensure that district staff are aware of which school libraries contain the book or novel being complained about.
When the IMRC reviews the book or novel, are parents invited to speak?
IMRC meetings are public and parents are welcome to speak to their complaint.
Is there a time-frame for the IMRC to review and make a recommendation?
No, there is no specific timeline. However, once the IMRC makes a decision the decision is good for 12 months. Staff will look into creating a timeline to review and make recommendations.
Do you have to be a parent to submit a complaint?
No, but you do need to reside within the boundaries of CUSD.