Policy 613 - Instructional Material Review Selection and Use

The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for continuous review, selection and use of textbooks, supplemental books, and other instructional materials.

A. The School Board recognizes that a well-articulated, excellent, and challenging curriculum is a cornerstone to the maximization of learning. The development, maintenance, and improvement of an effective and demanding instructional program involves the contributions of professional staff,
parents and other community members.

B. The Superintendent is directed to facilitate the development of an articulated preK-12+ curriculum which is consistent with School Board policy in general and the intent of current district objectives. The curriculum will specify in reasonable detail the instructional content appropriate to given grades and subjects. Plans for dissemination of, and compliance with, said curriculum will also be developed and maintained.

C. The curriculum (including textbooks and supplementary materials) developed in the Wayzata School District will provide student learning experiences designed to encourage appreciation of cultural heritages, human dignity, cultural pluralism, and continued growth of individual self-
worth for students as well as reduce and/or eliminate stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination in group activities. The curriculum will also promote multicultural and gender-fair learning which will prepare students to live in a pluralistic society.

D. While ultimate responsibility for determination of the instructional programs, compliant with state law and regulation, rests with the School Board, related authority is delegated to the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee. The School Board will regularly look to the Superintendent for an accounting of the application of that authority.

• Policy 618 & 618-R – Reconsideration of Textbooks or Other
• Instructional/Supplementary Materials
• Policy 629 & 629-R – Alternative Instruction

• Adopted: September 12, 2022

• Policy 613-R Instructional Material Review Selection and Use Regulations