Common use of ADVERSE CRITICISM OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Clause in Contracts

ADVERSE CRITICISM OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. If an individual or group of individuals attempts to censor any textbooks, library materials, or other instructional materials, the Board shall act as follows: a. All objections and complaints regarding the use of any instructional or educational materials shall be submitted to the Superintendent, in writing, and signed by a resident of the District. b. Such objections will first be reviewed by a committee of the faculty appointed by the Association competent in the field of study to which the book or film or other instructional material belongs. c. The committee will submit its findings, in writing, to the Superintendent who will convey them with his/her recommendations to the Board. d. The Board in any action shall not violate the Academic Freedom Article of this Agreement. e. The textbook, library book, or other instructional materials shall remain in use in the District until the Board shall take action to remove the material.