Okaloosa County School District has its books in line with new law
In light of the recent law requiring all school districts to catalog every book on their shelves and put a formal review process in place, Okaloosa County School District is ahead of the curve.
In 2000, the district established a review process and procedures for handling criticism of library books or educational material. In September of 2021, the district made a few revisions.
“Upon written request, the school district will provide access to any book or material that is used in the classroom, maintained in a school library or included on a reading list,” according to the district procedure. The Okaloosa District has put in place the following to ensure it is meeting the requirements of the new law.
- -Hired a certified media specialist for the district
- -Vet novels for instructional use
- -Reviewing new library materials before purchase
- -Provided briefing to principals and department chairs regarding new state statutes and district procedures
- -Established a district parent permission form for instructional novels and videos
- -District media specialist presented at Secondary English Language Arts professional development and department meetings
- -Presented professional learning to Certified Media Specialists and Media Assistants covering the required Florida Department of Education Library Media -Training, Okaloosa Board Policies, and District Media Center Procedures. Read More..
