As the new school year begins, Corpus Christi ISD is making changes to how school libraries operate — in response to Senate Bill 13.
The district is now required to form a Library Advisory Council, made up of at least five parents of currently enrolled students who are not employed by the district. These councils will be appointed by school board members.
‘We Are Watching’: Community responds to CCISD library advisory council
The goal, according to CCISD Library Specialist Lauren Smith, is to ensure school libraries reflect community and school values.
“They’ll be in charge of recommending to the board what books to purchase, remove, and update policies. Everything will be the final say of the school board, but they’re mainly an advisory role,” she said…