Round Rock Independent School District�Information regarding Instructional Materials
Instructional Materials:
Selection Criteria
The District, through its professional staff, shall provide a wide range of learning resources…
…to meet the needs of
students and teachers.
Desired Results
Selection: Criteria
Learning resources should:
Selection: Criteria
Learning resources should:
Selection: Criteria
Learning resources should:
�Reading Assignments�
Selection: Criteria
Learning resources should:
Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments
Challenges
Any resident or employee of the District may challenge learning resources on the basis of appropriateness.
Do you know what to do if a reading assignment or a library book is challenged?
RRISD Policy Requires Staff To …
RRISD Policy Requires Staff To …
RRISD Policy Requires Staff To …
Formal Reconsideration Occurs If…
may only be removed as
a result of a formal
reconsideration at
one of the above levels.
Why is it important to Follow Policy?
To Whom Does This Policy Apply?
Everyone!
Guiding Principles
They are seven criteria that define procedures to be followed when instructional materials are challenged.
Guiding Principles
The principal or designee shall review the selection and objection rules with the teaching staff at least annually. The staff shall be reminded that the right to object to learning resources is one granted by policies enacted by the Board.
Guiding Principles
No parent has the right to determine reading, viewing, or listening matter for students other than his or her own children.
Guiding Principles
When learning resources are challenged, the principles of the freedom to read/listen/view must be defended as well.
Guiding Principles
Access to challenged material shall not be restricted during the reconsideration process.
Guiding Principles
The major criterion for the final decision is the appropriateness of the material for its intended educational use. No material shall be removed solely because of the ideas expressed therein.
Guiding Principles
A decision to sustain a challenge shall not necessarily be interpreted as a judgment of irresponsibility on the part of the professional involved in the original selection and/or use of the material.
Policy EF (Local) Review
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
Online Policies