Policy 2021

The District’s library information and technology programs provide a broad, flexible array of services, resources, and instruction that support student mastery of state standards in all subject areas. The programs include resources that promote a positive impact on student communication skills and electronic and print information. 

Each school shall be provided with a variety of textbooks and other learning resource materials to meet the unique needs of the students.  A library/media center will be used to support and extend the classroom program of instruction.  Print and non-print materials will be cataloged in a manner that will enable such materials to be accessible to students and teachers throughout the school year.  Each center will be appropriately staffed to assist teachers and students in the use of the collection as well as in the production of teacher and/or student developed materials.  Library/media staff will assist students and teachers in securing materials from other sources.

The superintendent will establish procedures for the selecting library materials with the understanding that media literacy resources will consist of a balance of sources and perspectives. Parents, legal guardians  or residents of the district who wish to express a concern about specific material included in the collection may do so according to the procedures outlined in Procedure 2021P, understanding that the criteria and rationale for reconsidering library resources differ from those for reconsidering classroom instructional materials.

Cross References2020/2020P – Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials

Legal References:
RCW 28A.320.230 – Instructional Materials — Instructional materials committee – Complaint system
RCW 28A.320.235 Supplemental instructional materials—Policies and procedures—Definitions
Resources and materials — Teacher-librarians
WAC 392-204-005 Purpose and authority
WAC 392-204-009 Definitions
WAC 392-204-020 School library information and technology
WAC 392-204-025 Services

Management Resources:
2025 – October Issue
2025 – April Issue
2017 – July Issue
2015 – December Issue
2011 – April Issue
Policy News, October 2007 Elimination of Outdated and Obsolete Policies
Policy News, April 2005 State Board of Education Revises Library Media Rules

Classification: Critical
La Center School District
Adopted: April 22, 2008; Revised: January 27, 2026