Library Materials
The school library is the principal location for students to inquire, to study and evaluate, and to gain new maturity and understanding. RISE Charter School is granted discretion to regulate education and has the authority to determine the initial selection of the library collection. However, the Board of Directors also recognizes students’ First Amendment constitutional rights.
The Board has the duty and responsibility to equip and maintain a suitable library and to exclude therefrom all books, tracts, papers, and catechisms of a sectarian nature. School library and classroom library books are provided primarily for use by Charter School students and staff. Library books may be checked out by either students or staff. Individuals who check out books are responsible for the care and timely return of those materials. The Executive Director or designee may assess fines for damaged or unreturned books.
Attendance area residents or parents/guardians of non-resident students attending RISE Charter School may be allowed use of library books at the discretion of the Executive Director or designee. However, such access shall not interfere with regular school use of those books. Use of the library books outside of RISE Charter School is prohibited except for interlibrary loan agreements with other libraries.
Any individual may challenge the selection of materials for the library or media center. The Uniform Grievance Procedure shall be utilized to determine if the challenged material is properly located in the library.
Cross References:
§ 2530 Learning Materials Review
§ 4120 Uniform Grievance Procedure
Policy History:
Adopted on: June 14, 2021
Revised on:
Reviewed on: