Gilmanton School District
Library Plan
Introduction
Framework
Under Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 8.01(2)(h), each school district must have a long-range library plan. This library plan has been created using the the Future Ready Librarians framework, part of the Future Ready Schools inititive. Using this framework ensures that library-media programs promote student achievement, provide equitable access to resources, and encourage collaboration with stakeholders.
Wisconsin Administratitve Code PI 8.01(2)(h)
(h) Library media services. Each school district board shall:
Have on file a written, long-range plan for library services development which has been formulated by teachers, library and audiovisual personnel and administrators, and approved by the school district board.
Designate a licensed library media person to direct and coordinate the district's library media program.
Provide library facilities within the school building and make available to all pupils a current, balanced collection of books, basic reference materials, texts, periodicals and audiovisual materials which depicts an accurate and unbiansed way the cultural diversity and pluralistic nature of American society.
Provide library media services to all pupils as follows: to pupils in grades kindergarten through 6, library media services which are performed by or under the direction of licensed library and audiovisual personnel; and to pupils in grades 7 through 12, library media services which are performed by licensed library and audiovisual personnel.
Mission
Will be updated when the district's mission statement work is complete.
Approved by the School Board 16 April 2024.
Questions?
Contact Lisa Newcomb to get more information on
the long-range library plan.