361
USE AND SELECTION OF PAPERBACK BOOKS
Paperback books are considered to be an indispensable part of an enlightened
instructional program for contemporary students and represent one of the best means
available to get students of all ability levels interested in recreational reading. They also
offer unusual opportunities for enriching, diversifying and individualizing instruction and
for moving beyond the inherent limits of a traditional literature program based on
anthologies.
As with all textbooks and instructional materials, paperback books must be chosen
carefully and should be appropriately allocated through a process involving the
cooperative efforts and professional judgment of English teachers, language arts teachers,
reading teachers, and media specialists at the various grade levels.
Specific guidelines for the selection and use of paperback books in the district shall be
developed by the administration.
The Friess Lake School District shall not discriminate in the selection and evaluation of
instructional and library materials or media on the basis of sex, race, national origin,
color, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or
physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Discrimination complaints shall be
processed in accordance with established procedures.
LEGAL REFERENCE:
WISCONSIN STATUTES
118.03
Textbooks
118.13
Pupil Discrimination Prohibited
121.02(1)(h)
School district Standards
WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PI 8.01(2)(h)
PI 9.03(1)
Policies
CROSS-REFERENCE:
361
361
411
871
Rule, Guidelines for Selection and Use of Paperback Books
Exhibit, Approved 6-12 Paperback Book List
Rule, Discrimination Complaint Procedures
Public Complaints About Instructional
and Library Materials
Adopted: March 16, 2000
FRIESS LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hubertus, Wisconsin