Re: Harry Potter Challenged: Here We Go Again!

[Barbara Braxton <barbara@AUSTARMETRO.COM.AU>]

Dear Laura
We have written into our policy that once a book has been challenged
(following the proper procedure) and the committee has decided that there is
no grounds for restriction or withdrawal, that's it.  It cannot be
challenged again - or, if it is, then we will give the complainant a copy of
the previous decision and the reasons.

It is also clearly written into our policy that whilst a parent may exercise
options about what their own child may read, they cannot determine what
other students can read so it is highly unlikely that we would actually pull
a book from the shelves.  And even though we have only ever had one
challenge, it is also in the policy that the book stays in circulation until
a decision has been made.

I guess it all boils down to innocent until proven guilty, and it prevents
the sort of situation that looks like is being orchestrated in your
district.

My best advice is to have your paperwork in place ..
Kia ora
Barbara



Barbara Braxton
Teacher Librarian
Palmerston District Primary School
PALMERSTON ACT 2913
AUSTRALIA

T. 02 6205 7241
F. 02 6205 7242
E. barbara@austarmetro.com.au
W. http://www.palmdps.act.edu.au

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