The objections to “The Lovely Bones” were brought forward by parent Jean Moore, who cited specific passages from the book that were deemed not appropriate for children. Moore referenced the work of Brook Stevens from ratedbooks.org to support the argument against the book’s suitability. The committee employed the school library media material evaluation checklist to assess the book’s content, discussing whether it could be considered pornographic or prohibited under Florida statute 847.011. Some members noted the book’s literary and artistic value, while others emphasized its cautionary tale despite the objections. However, a clear consensus could not be reached.

In contrast, the discussion about “The Sun and Her Flowers” by Rupi Kaur led to a more conclusive outcome. Moore raised concerns over the book’s depiction of sexual activity, sexual assault, nudity, and abortion commentary. After reviewing the specific pages and professional and crowd-sourced reviews, the majority of the committee determined that the material did not meet the criteria for being considered pornographic or prohibited. Some members voiced their support for the book, citing its themes of self-acceptance, loss, injustice, depression, and abuse as discussions for students. Based on these considerations, the committee advised Superintendent Tim Forson that the book should be retained for grades nine and above.

The meeting also dealt with technical difficulties, particularly during the voting process for “The Lovely Bones,” which necessitated some members to rejoin the meeting to cast their votes.