MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPLAINTS CONCERNING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

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1 Community Relations BP The Governing Board takes great care in adoption of instructional materials; but it is aware that all adopted materials may not be acceptable to all students, student's parents/guardians, or other residents of the district. The Superintendent or designee shall establish procedures which will permit proper consideration of any complaints against the use of any instructional materials, including textbooks, supplementary textbooks, library books, and other instructional materials and equipment. The Board believes the Superintendent and staff are well qualified to consider complaints concerning instructional materials. Complainants are advised to consider and accept the Superintendent or designee's decision as final. However, if the complainant finds the decision of the Superintendent or designee unsatisfactory, he/she may request that the matter be placed on the agenda of a regular Board meeting. The Board's decision in any such case will be based on educational suitability and will not be influenced by a desire to suppress information or deny students access to ideas with which the Board disagrees. Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE Exclusion of books ly governing board Control of district;prescription and enforcement of rules Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Enforcement of course of studies; use of textbooks, rules and regulations Subject matter reflecting on race, color, etc Instructional materials, legislative intent Instructional requirements and materials Public hearing on sufficiency of materials Elementay school materials Requirements forpublishers and manufacturers High school textbooks Donation of sale of obsolete instructional materials Management Resources: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROGRAM ADVISORIES Selection of Instructional Materials, CIL: 90/91-02 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS Standards for Evaluation of Instructional Materials with Respect to Social Content, 1986 edition, revised 2001 WEB SITES CSBA: Calfornia Department ofeducation, Curriculum and Instruction: htip://www. cde. ca.gov/ci Policy Adopted: 5/10/16

2 Community Relations E (1)1312.2(a) Manteca Unified School District Checklist for Reconsideration of Instructional/Library Material Committee Member Title Author Purpose: What is the purpose, theme, or message of material? How well does the author/producer/composer accomplish this purpose? Authenticity: Is the author competent and qualified in the field? Yes No What is the reputation and significance of the author and publisher/producer in the field? Is the material up-to-date? Yes No Are information sources well documented? Yes No Are translations and retellings faithful to the original? Yes No Appropriateness: Does the material promote the education goals and objectives of the curriculum of school district? No Yes Is it appropriate to the level of instruction intended? Yes No Are the illustrations appropriate to the subject and age levels? Yes No Content: Is the content of this material well presented by providing adequate scope, range, depth, and continuity? Yes No

3 E (b) (continued) Does this material present information not otherwise available? Yes No Reviews: Source of review: Favorably reviewed Unfavorably reviewed Does this title appear in one or more reputable selection aids? Yes No If yes, please list titles of selection aides: Additional Comments: Recommendation: Signature of Committee Member: Exhibit version:

4 Community Relations E (2)1312.2(a) Request for Reconsideration of Instructional/Library Materials The Governing Board of Manteca Unified School District has delegated the responsibility for selection and evaluation of instructional/library materials to the curriculum committee/library media teacher and has established reconsideration procedures to address concerns about those resources. Completion of this form is the first step in those procedures. Any material being reconsidered must be read or viewed in its entirety before filling out the form. If you wish to request reconsideration of school or library materials, please return the completed form to the principal. Name - Address City State WE Phone Class/Teacher in which material was assigned: Did the student check out the material from the library voluntarily? Principal receiving request: School Do you represent: Self? Organization? Resource on which you are commenting: Book Textbook Video Display Magazine Audio recording Electronic information/network Other Title Author/Producer To what in the material do you object? (Please be specific; cite pages)

5 E (2)1312.2(b) (continued) 2. What do you feel might be the result of using this material? 3. For what age group would you recommend this material? 4. Did you read or review the entire material? What parts? 5. Are you aware of the judgment of this material by literary critics? What review of this material have you read? 6. What do you believe is the theme of this material? 7. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you suggest that conveys as valuable a picture and perspective? Signature of person completing this form Exhibit Version: 5/10/16