Education
Lake Travis ISD community pushes back against book banning Community members spoke out at a Dec. 13 Lake Travis ISD board of trustees meeting after trustees voted to remove three library books in response to a parent’s grievance. Two-minute impact The public outcry follows the reconsideration of three books at a Nov. 12 meeting and the proposal of a new district library policy that would increase parental involvement in library material selection and expedite the reconsideration process for obscene or harmful material. Those opposed LTISD parent Anna Lindsey, one of dozens of speakers opposed to the decision, said the board made a mockery of its current process.
LISD against chaplains as volunteers Chaplains, or clergy members, will not be allowed to serve in Leander ISD. Two-minute impact The LISD board of trustees voted against employing or accepting chaplains as volunteers at a Nov. 30 meeting. LISD will continue providing counseling services through certified school counselors and credentialed mental health specialists, the resolution states.
Challenged books
“I Never” by Laura Hopper
removed
“Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson
moved from middle school to high school libraries
moved from elementary school libraries to the teacher/staff collection
“Bodies Are Cool” by Tyler Feder
SOURCE: LAKE TRAVIS ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
“It’s disappointing to see the board reverse the process that was completed multiple times with the input from parents, librarians and administra- tion,” Lindsey said. Those in favor LTISD parent Jennifer Fleck expressed gratitude for the board’s decision. “We are thrilled about the precedent that this might set,” Fleck said.
Leander ISD mental health services
100
school counselors
school psychologists Ratio: 1:360-460 students Ratio: 1:1,000 students
44
SOURCE: LEANDER ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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