Policy 618 - Reconsideration of Textbooks or Other Instructional Supplementary Resources Materials

The purpose of this policy is to outline a procedure for reconsideration of textbooks or other instructional/supplementary resources/materials.

A. The School Board recognizes individual differences of opinion relating to the instructional program. While there is no law explicitly requiring public school districts in Minnesota to provide parents or guardians the option to seek reconsideration of textbooks or other instructional supplementary resources and materials, the School Board has requested that the administration provide a process for reconsideration.

B. Parents/Guardians of current Wayzata Public Schools students and district staff members may request an opportunity to review materials and submit a request for reconsideration of the use of certain curriculum including textbooks or other instructional/supplementary resources/materials.

C. When materials are required as part of the formal curriculum, parents and guardians may request alternative instruction for their child as outlined in School District Policy 629/629R.

D. No parent/guardian shall determine the reading, viewing, or listening resources for students other than their own children.

E. The superintendent or designee shall be responsible for the development of guidelines and procedures to identify the steps to be followed to seek reconsideration of textbooks or other instructional/supplementary resources/materials.

• Policy 613 & 613-R – Instructional Material Review Selection and Use
• Policy 629 & 629-R – Alternative Instruction

• Adopted: September 12, 2022

• Policy 618-R Reconsideration of Textbooks or Other Instructional Supplementary Resources Materials Regulations
• Policy 618 - Request for Reconsideration Form