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ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. 12.1 The Board recognizes that freedom carries with it responsibility, and that academic freedom also carries with it academic responsibility which is determined by the basic ideals, goals and institutions of the community which comprises the District. Discussions and analysis of controversial issues should be conducted within the framework of the fundamental values of the community as they are expressed in the educational philosophy, objective and adopted curriculum of the District. 12.2 Within the preceding frame of reference, and as it pertains to the adopted curriculum, academic freedom in the District is defined as the right: • to teach about controversial issues; • to use materials, which are relevant to the levels of ability and maturity of the students and to the purpose of the District; • to maintain a classroom environment which is conductive to the free exchange and examination of ideas; and, • to a free expression of conscience by teachers as private citizens while fulfilling the correlative responsibility of a professional presentation of balanced views relating to controversial issues as they are studied in the classroom. 12.3 Good teaching embodies the art of keeping students on the right track in the search for truth, seeing that they know admitted facts and a variety of opinions, and establishing the habits of logical thinking and opinion formation. Controversial issues may be presented in classes where such issues are an integral part of the District’s adopted curriculum provided they are presented in a manner as free from bias and prejudice as possible. Consistent with the foregoing, the following guidelines are applicable. 12.3.1 Controversial issues arise from conflicts with the interests, beliefs, or affiliations of citizens. Such issues involve important proposals or policies about which citizens hold different points of view such as, but not limited to, religion, sex, politics and governmental policies. Most of the District’s adopted curriculum is composed of established truths and accepted values. Free discussion of controversial issues is the heart of the democratic process. Freedom of speech and free access to information are among our most cherished traditions. Only through the study of such issues, political, economic, or social, does youth develop abilities needed for citizenship in our democracy. 12.3.2 Without minimizing the importance of established truths and values, the District shall xxxxxx dispassionate, scientific studies of controversial issues in an atmosphere as free as possible from bias and prejudice. 12.3.3 The teacher shall strive to serve as an impartial moderator and shall not attempt, either directly or indirectly, to limit or control the judgment of the teacher’s students on controversial issues. The teacher shall xxxxxx the study of such issues rather than teach a particular viewpoint concerning them. 12.4 If complaints by persons other than District administrators arise regarding a teacher’s use of educational materials, subject matter, or methodology, they shall be handled by the following orderly process within a timely manner. Employees of the District and the Board, individually or collectively, who receive complaints shall not give formal consideration to them until they have been addressed in the following manner. 12.4.1 If the complaint is lodged directly with the teacher, an immediate discussion between the teacher and the complainant is encouraged, with the objective that the concern may be resolved at that level with no further action necessary. 12.4.2 If the complaint is lodged with someone other than the teacher or an administrator, the complaint shall be immediately referred to the Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, who will refer it to the teacher and the building principal. 12.4.3 The first effort of a principal or other administrator in dealing with a complaint shall be to allow the teacher involved to seek resolution of the complaint, with or without the involvement of the principal, as circumstances may dictate. 12.4.4 If attempts at informal resolution of the complaint are unsuccessful, the complainant shall be requested to fill out an appropriate District form, after which an attempt shall be made to hold a conference involving the complainant, the teacher, the principal or other administrator, and other appropriate parties. Reasonable efforts shall be made to resolve the complaint at this level. 12.4.5 If the building principal determines further consideration is necessary, the complaint shall be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement who shall decide whether or not temporary restrictions shall be placed on the teacher’s use of the materials, subject matter or methodology pending resolution of the complaint. 12.4.6 The Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement shall select and chair a committee including appropriate representation of teachers, administrators, media specialists and parents or other citizens. This committee shall hear all parties directly involved in the complaint and render its decision in writing to the complainant within ten (10) work days following the hearing. 12.4.7 The complainant shall be informed that any further consideration of the matter shall require the Superintendent to arrange for a hearing by the Board at which all parties involved shall be heard along with the complainant. The decision of the Board shall be final. 12.5 Complaints concerning the District’s selection or use of textbooks or other educational materials previously approved by the Board shall not be governed by the foregoing procedures.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. 12.1 The Board recognizes that freedom carries with it responsibility, and that academic freedom also carries with it academic responsibility which is determined by the basic ideals, goals and institutions of the community which comprises the District. Discussions and analysis of controversial issues should be conducted within the framework of the fundamental values of the community as they are expressed in the educational philosophy, objective and adopted curriculum of the District. 12.2 Within the preceding frame of reference, and as it pertains to the adopted curriculum, academic freedom in the District is defined as the right: • to : 12.2.1 To teach about controversial issues; • to ; 12.2.2 To use materials, which are relevant to the levels of ability and maturity of the students and to the purpose of the District; • to ; 12.2.3 To maintain a classroom environment which is conductive to the free exchange and examination of ideas; and, • to , 12.2.4 To a free expression of conscience by teachers as private citizens while fulfilling the correlative responsibility of a professional presentation of balanced views relating to controversial issues as they are studied in the classroom. 12.3 Good teaching embodies the art of keeping students on the right track in the search for truth, seeing that they know admitted facts and a variety of opinions, and establishing the habits of logical thinking and opinion formation. Controversial issues may be presented in classes where such issues are an integral part of the District’s adopted curriculum provided they are presented in a manner as free from bias and prejudice as possible. Consistent with the foregoing, the following guidelines are applicable.: 12.3.1 Controversial issues arise from conflicts with the interests, beliefs, or affiliations of citizens. Such issues involve important proposals or policies about which citizens hold different points of view such as, but not limited to, religion, sex, politics and governmental policies. Most of the District’s adopted curriculum is composed of established truths and accepted values. Free discussion of controversial issues is the heart of the democratic process. Freedom of speech and free access to information are among our most cherished traditions. Only through the study of such issues, political, economiceconomical, or social, does youth develop abilities needed for citizenship in our democracy. 12.3.2 Without minimizing the importance of established truths and values, the District shall xxxxxx dispassionate, scientific studies of controversial issues in an atmosphere as free as possible from bias and prejudice. 12.3.3 The teacher shall strive to serve as an impartial moderator and shall not attempt, either directly or indirectly, to limit or control the judgment of the teacher’s students on controversial issues. The teacher shall xxxxxx the study of such issues rather than teach a particular viewpoint concerning them. 12.4 If complaints by persons other than District administrators arise regarding a teacher’s use of educational materials, subject matter, or methodology, they shall be handled by the following orderly process within a timely manner. Employees of the District and the Board, individually or collectively, who receive complaints shall not give formal consideration to them until they have been addressed in the following manner.: 12.4.1 If the complaint is lodged directly with the teacher, an immediate discussion between the teacher and the complainant is encouraged, with the objective that the concern may be resolved at that level with no further action necessary. 12.4.2 If the complaint is lodged with someone other than the teacher or an administrator, the complaint shall be immediately referred to the Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, who will refer it to the teacher and the building principal. 12.4.3 The first effort of a principal or other administrator in dealing with a complaint shall be to allow the teacher involved to seek resolution of the complaint, with or without the involvement of the principal, as circumstances may dictate. 12.4.4 If attempts at informal resolution of the complaint are unsuccessful, the complainant shall be requested to fill out an appropriate District form, after which an attempt shall be made to hold a conference involving the complainant, the teacher, the principal or other administrator, and other appropriate parties. Reasonable efforts shall be made to resolve the complaint at this level. 12.4.5 If the building principal determines further consideration is necessary, the complaint shall be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement who shall decide whether or not temporary restrictions shall be placed on the teacher’s use of the materials, subject matter or methodology pending resolution of the complaint. 12.4.6 The Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement shall select and chair a committee including appropriate representation of teachers, administrators, media specialists and parents or other citizens. This committee shall hear all parties directly involved in the complaint and render its decision in writing to the complainant within ten (10) work days following the hearing. 12.4.7 The complainant shall be informed that any further consideration of the matter shall require the Superintendent to arrange for a hearing by the Board at which all parties involved shall be heard along with the complainant. The decision of the Board shall be final. 12.5 Complaints concerning the District’s selection or use of textbooks or other educational materials previously approved by the Board shall not be governed by the foregoing procedures.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. 12.1 The Board recognizes that freedom carries with it responsibility, and that academic freedom also carries with it academic responsibility which is determined by the basic ideals, goals and institutions of the community which comprises the District. Discussions and analysis of controversial issues should be conducted within the framework of the fundamental values of the community as they are expressed in the educational philosophy, objective and adopted curriculum of the District. 12.2 Within the preceding frame of reference, and as it pertains to the adopted curriculum, academic freedom in the District is defined as the right: • to teach about controversial issues; • to use materials, which are relevant to the levels of ability and maturity of the students and to the purpose of the District; • to maintain a classroom environment which is conductive to the free exchange and examination of ideas; and, • to a free expression of conscience by teachers as private citizens while fulfilling the correlative responsibility of a professional presentation of balanced views relating to controversial issues as they are studied in the classroom. 12.3 Good teaching embodies the art of keeping students on the right track in the search for truth, seeing that they know admitted facts and a variety of opinions, and establishing the habits of logical thinking and opinion formation. Controversial issues may be presented in classes where such issues are an integral part of the District’s adopted curriculum provided they are presented in a manner as free from bias and prejudice as possible. Consistent with the foregoing, the following guidelines are applicable. 12.3.1 Controversial issues arise from conflicts with the interests, beliefs, or affiliations of citizens. Such issues involve important proposals or policies about which citizens hold different points of view such as, but not limited to, religion, sex, politics and governmental policies. Most of the District’s adopted curriculum is composed of established truths and accepted values. Free discussion of controversial issues is the heart of the democratic process. Freedom of speech and free access to information are among our most cherished traditions. Only through the study of such issues, political, economic, or social, does youth develop abilities needed for citizenship in our democracy. 12.3.2 Without minimizing the importance of established truths and values, the District shall xxxxxx dispassionate, scientific studies of controversial issues in an atmosphere as free as possible from bias and prejudice. 12.3.3 The teacher shall strive to serve as an impartial moderator and shall not attempt, either directly or indirectly, to limit or control the judgment of the teacher’s students on controversial issues. The teacher shall xxxxxx the study of such issues rather than teach a particular viewpoint concerning them. 12.4 If complaints by persons other than District administrators arise regarding a teacher’s use of educational materials, subject matter, or methodology, they shall be handled by the following orderly process within a timely manner. Employees of the District and the Board, individually or collectively, who receive complaints shall not give formal consideration to them until they have been addressed in the following manner. 12.4.1 If the complaint is lodged directly with the teacher, an immediate discussion between the teacher and the complainant is encouraged, with the objective that the concern may be resolved at that level with no further action necessary. 12.4.2 If the complaint is lodged with someone other than the teacher or an administrator, the complaint shall be immediately referred to the Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, who will refer it to the teacher and the building principal. 12.4.3 The first effort of a principal or other administrator in dealing with a complaint shall be to allow the teacher involved to seek resolution of the complaint, with or without the involvement of the principal, as circumstances may dictate. 12.4.4 If attempts at informal resolution of the complaint are unsuccessful, the complainant shall be requested to fill out an appropriate District form, after which an attempt shall be made to hold a conference involving the complainant, the teacher, the principal or other administrator, and other appropriate parties. Reasonable efforts shall be made to resolve the complaint at this level. 12.4.5 If the building principal determines further consideration is necessary, the complaint shall be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement who shall decide whether or not temporary restrictions shall be placed on the teacher’s use of the materials, subject matter or methodology pending resolution of the complaint. 12.4.6 The Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement shall select and chair a committee including appropriate representation of teachers, administrators, media specialists and parents or other citizens. This committee shall hear all parties directly involved in the complaint and render its decision in writing to the complainant within ten (10) work days following the hearing. 12.4.7 The complainant shall be informed that any further consideration of the matter shall require the Superintendent to arrange for a hearing by the Board at which all parties involved shall be heard along with the complainant. The decision of the Board shall be final. 12.5 Complaints concerning the District’s selection or use of textbooks or other educational materials previously approved by the Board shall not be governed by the foregoing procedures.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. 12.1 The Board recognizes that freedom carries with it responsibility, and that academic freedom also carries with it academic responsibility which is determined by the basic ideals, goals and institutions of the community which comprises the District. Discussions and analysis of controversial issues should be conducted within the framework of the fundamental values of the community as they are expressed in the educational philosophy, objective and adopted curriculum of the District. 12.2 Within the preceding frame of reference, and as it pertains to the adopted curriculum, academic freedom in the District is defined as the right: • to : 12.2.1 To teach about controversial issues; • to ; 12.2.2 To use materials, which are relevant to the levels of ability and maturity of the students and to the purpose of the District; • to ; 12.2.3 To maintain a classroom environment which is conductive to the free exchange and examination of ideas; and, • to , 12.2.4 To a free expression of conscience by teachers as private citizens while fulfilling the correlative responsibility of a professional presentation of balanced views relating to controversial issues as they are studied in the classroom. 12.3 Good teaching embodies the art of keeping students on the right track in the search for truth, seeing that they know admitted facts and a variety of opinions, and establishing the habits of logical thinking and opinion formation. Controversial issues may be presented in classes where such issues are an integral part of the District’s adopted curriculum provided they are presented in a manner as free from bias and prejudice as possible. Consistent with the foregoing, the following guidelines are applicable.: 12.3.1 Controversial issues arise from conflicts with the interests, beliefs, or affiliations of citizens. Such issues involve important proposals or policies about which citizens hold different points of view such as, but not limited to, religion, sex, politics and governmental policies. Most of the District’s adopted curriculum is composed of established truths and accepted values. Free discussion of controversial issues is the heart of the democratic process. Freedom of speech and free access to information are among our most cherished traditions. Only through the study of such issues, political, economiceconomical, or social, does youth develop abilities needed for citizenship in our democracy. 12.3.2 Without minimizing the importance of established truths and values, the District shall xxxxxx dispassionate, scientific studies of controversial issues in an atmosphere as free as possible from bias and prejudice. 12.3.3 The teacher shall strive to serve as an impartial moderator and shall not attempt, either directly or indirectly, to limit or control the judgment of the teacher’s students on controversial issues. The teacher shall xxxxxx the study of such issues rather than teach a particular viewpoint concerning them. 12.4 If complaints by persons other than District administrators arise regarding a teacher’s use of educational materials, subject matter, or methodology, they shall be handled by the following orderly process within a timely manner. Employees of the District and the Board, individually or collectively, who receive complaints shall not give formal consideration to them until they have been addressed in the following manner.: 12.4.1 If the complaint is lodged directly with the teacher, an immediate discussion between the teacher and the complainant is encouraged, with the objective that the concern may be resolved at that level with no further action necessary. 12.4.2 If the complaint is lodged with someone other than the teacher or an administrator, the complaint shall be immediately referred to the Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, who will refer it to the teacher and the building principal. 12.4.3 The first effort of a principal or other administrator in dealing with a complaint shall be to allow the teacher involved to seek resolution of the complaint, with or without the involvement of the principal, as circumstances may dictate. 12.4.4 If attempts at informal resolution of the complaint are unsuccessful, the complainant shall be requested to fill out an appropriate District form, after which an attempt shall be made to hold a conference involving the complainant, the teacher, the principal or other administrator, and other appropriate parties. Reasonable efforts shall be made to resolve the complaint at this level. 12.4.5 If the building principal determines further consideration is necessary, the complaint shall be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement who shall decide whether or not temporary restrictions shall be placed on the teacher’s use of the materials, subject matter or methodology pending resolution of the complaint. 12.4.6 The Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement shall select and chair a committee including appropriate representation of teachers, administrators, media specialists and parents or other citizens. This committee shall hear all parties directly involved in the complaint and render its decision in writing to the complainant within ten (10) work days following the hearing. 12.4.7 The complainant shall be informed that any further consideration of the matter shall require the Superintendent to arrange for a hearing by the Board at which all parties involved shall be heard along with the complainant. The decision of the Board shall be final. 12.5 Complaints concerning the District’s selection or use of textbooks or other educational materials previously approved by the Board shall not be governed by the foregoing procedures.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. 12.1 The Board recognizes that freedom carries with it responsibility, and that academic freedom also carries with it academic responsibility which is determined by the basic ideals, goals and institutions of the community which comprises the District. Discussions and analysis of controversial issues should be conducted within the framework of the fundamental values of the community as they are expressed in the educational philosophy, objective and adopted curriculum of the District. 12.2 Within the preceding frame of reference, and as it pertains to the adopted curriculum, academic freedom in the District is defined as the right: • to : 12.2.1 To teach about controversial issues; • to ; 12.2.2 To use materials, which are relevant to the levels of ability and maturity of the students and to the purpose of the District; • to ; 12.2.3 To maintain a classroom environment which is conductive to the free exchange and examination of ideas; and, • to , 12.2.4 To a free expression of conscience by teachers as private citizens while fulfilling the correlative responsibility of a professional presentation of balanced views relating to controversial issues as they are studied in the classroom. 12.3 Good teaching embodies the art of keeping students on the right track in the search for truth, seeing that they know admitted facts and a variety of opinions, and establishing the habits of logical thinking and opinion formation. Controversial issues may be presented in classes where such issues are an integral part of the District’s adopted curriculum provided they are presented in a manner as free from bias and prejudice as possible. Consistent with the foregoing, the following guidelines are applicable.: 12.3.1 Controversial issues arise from conflicts with the interests, beliefs, or affiliations of citizens. Such issues involve important proposals or policies about which citizens hold different points of view such as, but not limited to, religion, sex, politics and governmental policies. Most of the District’s adopted curriculum is composed of established truths and accepted values. Free discussion of controversial issues is the heart of the democratic process. Freedom of speech and free access to information are among our most cherished traditions. Only through the study of such issues, political, economiceconomical, or social, does youth develop abilities needed for citizenship in our democracy. 12.3.2 Without minimizing the importance of established truths and values, the District shall xxxxxx dispassionate, scientific studies of controversial issues in an atmosphere as free as possible from bias and prejudice. 12.3.3 The teacher shall strive to serve as an impartial moderator and shall not attempt, either directly or indirectly, to limit or control the judgment of the teacher’s students on controversial issues. The teacher shall xxxxxx the study of such issues rather than teach a particular viewpoint concerning them. 12.4 If complaints by persons other than District administrators arise regarding a teacher’s use of educational materials, subject matter, or methodology, they shall be handled by the following orderly process within a timely manner. Employees of the District and the Board, individually or collectively, who receive complaints shall not give formal consideration to them until they have been addressed in the following manner.: 12.4.1 If the complaint is lodged directly with the teacher, an immediate discussion between the teacher and the complainant is encouraged, with the objective that the concern may be resolved at that level with no further action necessary. 12.4.2 If the complaint is lodged with someone other than the teacher or an administrator, the complaint shall be immediately referred to the Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, who will refer it to the teacher and the building principal. 12.4.3 The first effort of a principal or other administrator in dealing with a complaint shall be to allow the teacher involved to seek resolution of the complaint, with or without the involvement of the principal, as circumstances may dictate. 12.4.4 If attempts at informal resolution of the complaint are unsuccessful, the complainant shall be requested to fill out an appropriate District form, after which an attempt shall be made to hold a conference involving the complainant, the teacher, the principal or other administrator, and other appropriate parties. Reasonable efforts shall be made to resolve the complaint at this level. 12.4.5 If the building principal determines further consideration is necessary, the complaint shall be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement who shall decide whether or not temporary restrictions shall be placed on the teacher’s use of the materials, subject matter or methodology pending resolution of the complaint. 12.4.6 The Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement shall select and chair a committee including appropriate representation of teachers, administrators, media specialists and parents or other citizens. This committee shall hear all parties directly involved in the complaint and render its decision in writing to the complainant within ten (10) work days following the hearing. 12.4.7 The complainant shall be informed that any further consideration of the matter shall require the Superintendent to arrange for a hearing by the Board at which all parties involved shall be heard along with the complainant. The decision of the Board shall be final. 12.5 Complaints concerning the District’s selection or use of textbooks or other educational materials previously approved by the Board shall not be governed by the foregoing procedures.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. 12.1 The Board recognizes that freedom carries with it responsibility, and that academic freedom also carries with it academic responsibility which is determined by the basic ideals, goals and institutions of the community which comprises the District. Discussions and analysis of controversial issues should be conducted within the framework of the fundamental values of the community as they are expressed in the educational philosophy, objective and adopted curriculum of the District. 12.2 Within the preceding frame of reference, and as it pertains to the adopted curriculum, academic freedom in the District is defined as the right: • to : 12.2.1 To teach about controversial issues; • to ; 12.2.2 To use materials, which are relevant to the levels of ability and maturity of the students and to the purpose of the District; • to ; 12.2.3 To maintain a classroom environment which is conductive to the free exchange and examination of ideas; and, • to , 12.2.4 To a free expression of conscience by teachers as private citizens while fulfilling the correlative responsibility of a professional presentation of balanced views relating to controversial issues as they are studied in the classroom. 12.3 Good teaching embodies the art of keeping students on the right track in the search for truth, seeing that they know admitted facts and a variety of opinions, and establishing the habits of logical thinking and opinion formation. Controversial issues may be presented in classes where such issues are an integral part of the District’s adopted curriculum provided they are presented in a manner as free from bias and prejudice as possible. Consistent with the foregoing, the following guidelines are applicable.: 12.3.1 Controversial issues arise from conflicts with the interests, beliefs, or affiliations of citizens. Such issues involve important proposals or policies about which citizens hold different points of view such as, but not limited to, religion, sex, politics and governmental policies. Most of the District’s adopted curriculum is composed of established truths and accepted values. Free discussion of controversial issues is the heart of the democratic process. Freedom of speech and free access to information are among our most cherished traditions. Only through the study of such issues, political, economic, or social, does youth develop abilities needed for citizenship in our democracy. 12.3.2 Without minimizing the importance of established truths and values, the District shall xxxxxx dispassionate, scientific studies of controversial issues in an atmosphere as free as possible from bias and prejudice. 12.3.3 The teacher shall strive to serve as an impartial moderator and shall not attempt, either directly or indirectly, to limit or control the judgment of the teacher’s students on controversial issues. The teacher shall xxxxxx the study of such issues rather than teach a particular viewpoint concerning them. 12.4 If complaints by persons other than District administrators arise regarding a teacher’s use of educational materials, subject matter, or methodology, they shall be handled by the following orderly process within a timely manner. Employees of the District and the Board, individually or collectively, who receive complaints shall not give formal consideration to them until they have been addressed in the following manner.: 12.4.1 If the complaint is lodged directly with the teacher, an immediate discussion between the teacher and the complainant is encouraged, with the objective that the concern may be resolved at that level with no further action necessary. 12.4.2 If the complaint is lodged with someone other than the teacher or an administrator, the complaint shall be immediately referred to the Superintendent, or the Superintendent’s designee, who will refer it to the teacher and the building principal. 12.4.3 The first effort of a principal or other administrator in dealing with a complaint shall be to allow the teacher involved to seek resolution of the complaint, with or without the involvement of the principal, as circumstances may dictate. 12.4.4 If attempts at informal resolution of the complaint are unsuccessful, the complainant shall be requested to fill out an appropriate District form, after which an attempt shall be made to hold a conference involving the complainant, the teacher, the principal or other administrator, and other appropriate parties. Reasonable efforts shall be made to resolve the complaint at this level. 12.4.5 If the building principal determines further consideration is necessary, the complaint shall be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement who shall decide whether or not temporary restrictions shall be placed on the teacher’s use of the materials, subject matter or methodology pending resolution of the complaint. 12.4.6 The Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement shall select and chair a committee including appropriate representation of teachers, administrators, media specialists and parents or other citizens. This committee shall hear all parties directly involved in the complaint and render its decision in writing to the complainant within ten (10) work days following the hearing. 12.4.7 The complainant shall be informed that any further consideration of the matter shall require the Superintendent to arrange for a hearing by the Board at which all parties involved shall be heard along with the complainant. The decision of the Board shall be final. 12.5 Complaints concerning the District’s selection or use of textbooks or other educational materials previously approved by the Board shall not be governed by the foregoing procedures.