The board has sole discretion to approve instructional materials for the school district. This authority is delegated to the licensed staff to determine which instructional materials, other than textbooks, will be utilized and purchased by the school district.
In reviewing current instructional materials for continued use and in selecting additional instructional materials, the licensed staff shall consider the current and future needs of the school district as well as the changes and the trends in education and society. It shall be the responsibility of the administration to report to the board the action taken by the licensed staff.
In the case of textbooks, the board shall make the final decision after receiving a recommendation from the administration. The criteria stated above for selection of other instructional materials shall apply to the selection of textbooks. The administration may develop another means for the selection of textbooks. Textbooks shall be reviewed as needed and at least every three years.
Educational materials given to the school district must meet the criteria established above. The gift must be received in compliance with board policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§279.8, 280.3, .14, 301 (1991).
281 Iowa Admin. Code 12.5(22).
Cross Reference: 505 Student Scholastic Achievement
602 Curriculum Development
605 Instructional Materials
Approved: 4-13-92
Reviewed: 5-13-19
Revised: 6-10-96
