• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD is committed to providing exceptional educational resources to help engage students in a culture of excellence, instilling a passion for a lifetime of continuous achievement in every student.

    ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Instructional Materials Reconsideration Process 

    The process, guided by , includes:

    1. An opportunity for a parent, community member, or staff member to informally address concerns with the campus.
    2. An opportunity for a parent, community member, or staff member to file a Formal Reconsideration Request with the appropriate administrator.
    3. A review of the instructional materials by the Formal Reconsideration Committee.
    4. An opportunity for complainants to appeal the decision of the Formal Reconsideration Committee.

    Individuals with concerns about instructional materials used in the school education program should contact the appropriate administrator to resolve the matter informally. If, after informally addressing concerns, the form to submit a

    Guiding Principles for Response to Reconsideration Request

    The following principles shall guide Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD in responding to challenges of instructional materials and resources:

    1. A complainant may raise an objection to an instructional material used in a school’s education program, despite the fact that the professional staff selecting the resources were qualified to make the selection, followed the proper procedure, and adhered to the objectives for instructional materials set out in policy 
    2. A parent’s ability to exercise control over instruction extends only to his or her own (child)ren as set forth in Education Code Chapter 26. 
    3. Access to challenged materials shall not be restricted during the reconsideration process, except the District may deny access to a child if requested by the child’s parent.

    The major criterion for the final decision on challenged instructional materials is the appropriateness of the material for its intended educational use.  No challenged instructional material shall be removed solely because of the ideas expressed therein.

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    Questions about Instructional Materials selection and reconsideration can be directed to the Director of Teaching & Learning.