Why are book banners showing up at FCPS SB meetings

[Anonymous]

It’s out for review, not permanently removed.

But that wasn’t the goal. The goal was to create a scene at the SB meeting.

The information on this board is not easily found. At least, not by me. Can someone post a link?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are we defending these types of books? I don't see the need for them in the school library. Is there a shortage of books to stock the library? Yes it belongs in the public library or your personal home library but not in schools.

+1 Why does this even need to be discussed? Of course those books should be removed from the school libraries. On to another topic.

+2. And I’ve voted Democrat in the last several elections. Not all who oppose are crazy right wingers.

[Anonymous]

I don’t need my kids checking out those books. There were even graphic pictures. Didn’t they ban Dr. Seuss?

[Anonymous]

I have just spent twenty minutes on the FCPS website trying to find out where to go if I wanted to challenge materials in the school. I normally find things pretty quickly (although FCPS search engine leaves a lot to be desired.)

I now understand why the woman went to the School Board. I have searched SB site--and I found the "policy." However, the policy only sets the procedures--it does not tell where to find the review board.

I would like to know:

1.Who is on the review board.
2.How to submit a book or material.
3.Where to submit.
4.What are the standards for rejecting a book.


I would also like to find the history of what books have been banned and why.

Help!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have just spent twenty minutes on the FCPS website trying to find out where to go if I wanted to challenge materials in the school. I normally find things pretty quickly (although FCPS search engine leaves a lot to be desired.)

I now understand why the woman went to the School Board. I have searched SB site--and I found the "policy." However, the policy only sets the procedures--it does not tell where to find the review board.

I would like to know:

1.Who is on the review board.
2.How to submit a book or material.
3.Where to submit.
4.What are the standards for rejecting a book.


I would also like to find the history of what books have been banned and why.

Help!

https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/C2BQFE68F029/$file/R3009.pdf

"The complainant begins the formal challenge process by submitting the form
titled Fairfax County Public Schools Request for Reconsideration of Library or
Instructional Material to the principal. The principal determines whether the
challenge constitutes a parent or staff member challenge or a resident
challenge. If the principal is not responsible for the next level of review, the
principal refers the challenge to the appropriate department or committee and
notifies the complainant in writing. "

Here is the form:
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/is706.pdf

You send it to the principal.

[Anonymous]

And the regulation doc also explains the levels of review and who is involved...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t need my kids checking out those books. There were even graphic pictures. Didn’t they ban Dr. Seuss?

No. "They" didn't ban Dr. Seuss, you fcking moron.

[Anonymous]

Here is a diagram for the illiterates on here.

[Anonymous]

Here is who serves on the committee.

Interdepartmental Review Committee Process
1. The interdepartmental committee shall be convened and chaired by an
individual designated by the Superintendent and shall consist of the following:
a. Three administrators, one each from the elementary, middle, and high
school levels, appointed by their respective principal associations. The
administrator from the appropriate school level will participate in committee
deliberations relating to materials at his or her school level.
b. Six School Board members (on a rotating basis) will each select an
individual to serve a one-year term on the Interdepartmental Review
Committee. Two appointees will participate at each of the three levels of
challenged materials: elementary, middle, and high school. The level will
be determined by random selection. If the deliberations involve multiple
levels, one randomly selected School Board appointee from each involved
level will participate.
c. A librarian, appointed by the Association of School Librarians of Fairfax
County, or a teacher in the involved program, appointed by the chair from
local school lists of teachers, whichever is appropriate given the type of
challenge.
d. An individual appointed by the Fairfax County Public Library.
e. An individual appointed by the Equity and Family Engagement team in the
Office of Professional Learning and Family Engagement.
f. For challenges of high school materials, an individual appointed by the
student representative to the School Board.

[Anonymous]

I now understand why the woman went to the School Boared.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I now understand why the woman went to the School Boared.

+1.

Too much process; too little common sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I now understand why the woman went to the School Boared.

Because it's too hard to fill out a form and send it to the principal?

I guess that's not too surprising given how many illiterate idiots there are just on this thread alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I now understand why the woman went to the School Boared.

Because it's too hard to fill out a form and send it to the principal?

I guess that's not too surprising given how many illiterate idiots there are just on this thread alone.

The process is quite time consuming. Looking at the makeup of the committee, it also appears to be stacked against the appeal. I understand that there need to be "checks" in the process, and I normally would support that. However, given the fact that librarians have already purchased these books and put them in their libraries, it would appear that the chance of success is minima on the challenge.

FWIW, I have not read Lawn Boy. However, I have seen pictures posted of the graphic novel that is in the libraries and it definitely should not be in our schools.

What is the redeeming lesson in these books? What does is add to our kids' development? Do you really think we should be providing a "hot to" manual?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I now understand why the woman went to the School Boared.

Because it's too hard to fill out a form and send it to the principal?

I guess that's not too surprising given how many illiterate idiots there are just on this thread alone.

The process is quite time consuming. Looking at the makeup of the committee, it also appears to be stacked against the appeal. I understand that there need to be "checks" in the process, and I normally would support that. However, given the fact that librarians have already purchased these books and put them in their libraries, it would appear that the chance of success is minima on the challenge.

FWIW, I have not read Lawn Boy. However, I have seen pictures posted of the graphic novel that is in the libraries and it definitely should not be in our schools.

What is the redeeming lesson in these books? What does is add to our kids' development? Do you really think we should be providing a "hot to" manual?

From a parent perspective, you need to fill out a form and send some email messages. How is that time consuming?

[Anonymous]

From a parent perspective, you need to fill out a form and send some email messages. How is that time consuming?

If your goal is to get it removed, it can takes months.