605.03-E(3) - Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional Materials

Dear:

 

We recognize your concern about the use of _________________________________________ in our school district. The

school district has developed procedures for selection of instructional materials but realizes that not everyone will agree with every selection made.

 

To help you understand the selection process, we are sending copies of the school district's:

 

1. Instructional goals and objectives,

2. Instructional and Library Materials Selection policy statement, and

3. Procedure for reconsideration of instructional and library materials.

 

If you are still concerned after you review this material, please complete the Reconsideration Request Form and return it to me. You may be assured of prompt attention to your request. If I have not heard from you within one week, we will assume you no longer wish to file a formal complaint.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

I.C. Iowa Code Description 

Iowa Code § 279.8 Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees

Iowa Code § 280.14 Uniform School Requirements - Administrators 

Iowa Code § 280.3 Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements 

Iowa Code § 301 Textbooks 

Iowa Code § 279.74 Powers and Duties - Specific Defined Concepts 

 

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description 

281 I.A.C. 12.3 Administration 

 

Cross References Description 

213 Public Participation in Board Meetings

 

Approved: 9/20/2021, 11/21/2022, 11/18/2024

Reviewed: 10/21/2026

Revised: