Littleton Public Schools Policy

Policy Code    IJ Policy Name Instructional Resources and Materials Adoption July 2, 1984 Revised December 1, 1992

As the governing body of the School District, the Board is legally responsible for the selection of all instructional materials. Since the Board is a policy-making body, it delegates to professional personnel of the District the authority for the selection of instructional materials in accordance with this policy.

Materials for school classrooms and integrated learning centers shall be selected by the appropriate professional personnel in consultation with the administration, faculty, and students.

The following principles, from the School Library Bill of Rights, shall serve as a guide in the selection of all instructional and library materials.

       Provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum and personal needs of the users, taking into consideration the varied interests, abilities, learning styles, and age.

       Provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.

       Provide a background of information which will enable students to make intelligent judgments in their daily lives.

       Provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that users may develop, under guidance, the practice of critical analysis.

       Provide materials which realistically represent our pluralistic society and reflect the contributions made by all groups and individuals to our American heritage.

       Place principle above personal opinion and reason above prejudice in the selection of materials of the highest quality in order to ensure a comprehensive media collection appropriate for the users.

Legal Reference:  C.R.S. 22-1-104 (2)

                           C.R.S. 22-32-109 (1)(t)

                           C.R.S. 22-32-110 (1)(o),(p),(q),(r)

                           C.R.S. 22-53-108 (2)

Cross Reference: DB, Annual Budget and Subcodes

                           IB, Academic Freedom

                           IJJ, Textbook Selection and Adoption

                           IJK, Supplementary Materials Selection and Adoption

                           IJL, Library Media Materials and Resources Selection

                           INB, Teaching About Controversial Issues

                           KEF, Public Concerns/Complaints About Teaching Activities or Presentations

                           IJM, Special Interest Materials Selection and Adoption