- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/13/24
- 03/13/2024
- 155 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Boston City Council addressed several issues, with a strong emphasis on improving the living conditions and health equity for Boston residents. The council discussed matters ranging from housing affordability for city employees to violence prevention strategies and the impact of a proposed plan at the Shattuck Hospital.
- FL
- Clay County
- 3/7/24
- 03/07/2024
- 121 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Clay County School Board meeting focused on issues including the development of a rubric for book selection in school libraries, addressing concerns over special education and student safety, and the recognition of outstanding educators and volunteers. The meeting served as a platform to highlight community support and collaboration while also deliberating on topics that affect the school district’s operations and policies.
- FL
- St. Johns County
- 3/5/24
- 03/05/2024
- 23 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent St. Johns County School Board meeting, the District Library Book Objection Committee convened to address an objection to the book “Later Gator” by Laura Miracle. The objection cited the book’s references to sexual activity, nudity, profanity, alcohol use by minors, and more. Upon review, the committee unanimously voted to retain the book for high school level students, grades 9-12.
- FL
- St. Johns County
- 3/5/24
- 03/05/2024
- 17 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent St. Johns County School Board meeting, the District Library Book Objection Committee convened to address an objection to the inclusion of the book “A Stolen Life” by JC Dugard in school libraries. After a detailed review and discussion, the committee recommended that the book be retained for grades nine and up. This decision follows a formal objection that cited graphic content and mature themes in the book as unsuitable for school-aged children.
- FL
- Clay County
- 2/27/24
- 02/27/2024
- 264 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Clay County School Board meeting, a portion of the discussion was dedicated to the review of the draft book challenge policy, which aims to refine the process of book accessibility in school libraries, emphasizing informed consent for parents. The proposed draft policy outlines the steps for handling challenges to specific titles, including a committee’s involvement and the potential for appeal, thereby addressing the issue of book selection and parental rights in the educational sphere.