"If we never give our children the chance to consider a broader array of perspectives, we are doing them a disservice and setting them up to struggle when they go out into the wider world … Books do not hold the power to corrupt as some fear. "A character taking an action does not mean that we endorse said action it means that sometimes people take those actions," Fuxa said. Stillwater parent Robin Fuxa, an educator and school library media specialist, said her right to choose what her children have access to read shouldn't be hindered by other parents. Fuxa is also the spouse of Barry Fuxa. More: First day of school for Oklahoma City students "There are steps in law by which such books can be reconsidered, and those steps must be followed." "Parents must be engaged in that process and have an important say in what their children have access to," Hofmeister said in a statement. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister, a candidate for governor, said decisions on what books are in school libraries should be dealt with at the local level. If the parent disagrees with the committee's decision, they can bring the complaint to the school board, whose decision will be final. Only parents, guardians and site employees may submit a request at a specific school.Ī statement from Stillwater Public Schools said the district welcomes the conversation on literature available to students. Before the meeting, the district had not received any such requests recently. At least one middle school in the district has received a request to remove a book since the board meeting, he said. Stillwater Public Schools has a process for these kinds of requests, including forming a committee that will review the material and determine whether the book should remain in circulation.īarry Fuxa, communications coordinator for the school district, said requests for removal must be made for each book and are site-specific. 9 Stillwater school board meeting, some parents and community members said library books including "The Truth About Alice" and "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" contain sexual content not appropriate for students. Check the library’s home page for getting help or to answer any question.STILLWATER - At least one Stillwater parent has filed a request for the removal of a book from a school library after several people raised concerns at a recent school board meeting.Īt the Aug. In the meantime, the library staff is working remotely and can help you with your research needs by email or chat reference.
Please keep all library books safe and until the stay at home order is lifted. When the Buell building does re-open, there is a book return drop box in the hallway to the left of the main library entrance. At the moment, MelCat pick-ups and deliveries are suspended, but the library can use the postal service for sending books back to other libraries.
Students and faculty do have the option of mailing materials back if you wish. There will be NO FINES on any materials returned no matter the due date however, if books are lost or missing, there will be a replacement charge. Borrowers still may receive notices via email, but those are automated and cannot be easily stopped. The library is attempting to renew all items until June 10, 2020. Though the library is currently closed to the public, students and faculty may have library books that are coming due.
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