[CASL-L] New Policy Approval due to Freedom to Read

[Jill Pace]

Hi Jen! Region One adopted three policies in October 2025. They can be
found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vLjl-DcOJIkxo2SCzPzLKpmPF7wSO7GoWbLObZd-43c/edit?tab=t.0

6161.12 (a)
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gcHsQgS4ot2nlnsKdVSjDAre2ZDnEDgS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112488983925162076904&rtpof=true&sd=true>

Library Material Review and Reconsideration Policy
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gcHsQgS4ot2nlnsKdVSjDAre2ZDnEDgS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112488983925162076904&rtpof=true&sd=true>

10/6/2025

6161.13 / 1312.4
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TbVr70mvX80yO2MDfOI_hJ9hhV4LqtwP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112488983925162076904&rtpof=true&sd=true>

Library Collection Development and Maintenance Policy
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TbVr70mvX80yO2MDfOI_hJ9hhV4LqtwP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112488983925162076904&rtpof=true&sd=true>

10/6/2025

6161.14 / 1312.5
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yDDpS9crCUoTdEpN_9GQYzr3VS1nVdk9/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112488983925162076904&rtpof=true&sd=true>

Library Display and Program Policy
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yDDpS9crCUoTdEpN_9GQYzr3VS1nVdk9/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112488983925162076904&rtpof=true&sd=true>

10/6/2025

Now that the policies are in place, the LMS team is meeting to work through
the details of implementation. We are thinking through how to ensure that
anyone who might be approached with a concern would know what to do, and
not undermine the policy and process. Happy to chat more if you like! -
Jill


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> From: Jen <jlarkin24 at gmail.com>
> To: CASL_L <casl-l at mylist.net>
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> Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 08:50:23 -0500
> Subject: [CASL-L] New Policy Approval due to Freedom to Read
> Good morning amazing school librarians!
>
> After many months of looking at the new law and the model policies given
> to us through CLC and CASL, I have finished drafting our policy and the
> board in my district is now ready to have our policy committee take a look
> at it. Obviously I will be at this meeting to discuss and answer
> questions.
>
> One committee member has already asked for sample policies from other
> districts.  While I know that because of the model policy sent to us from
> CLC/CASL and the PD sessions and PD on November 11th many of our policies
> will look almost identical - I'm wondering if anyone else has a finished
> draft?  Or has another district already adopted the new policy?  It will
> just give me evidence that this IS in fact the policy to have moving
> forward.
>
> If anyone is willing to answer me separately, share a link to
> their policy, or let me know where your process is with this, I would
> greatly appreciate it!
>
> Librarians - if you aren't aware of the model policy that was shared out,
> you should be. It was written with extreme care, to the language of the new
> law - and really provides us with the exact language needed for policy
> adoption in our districts.
>
> Jen Larkin
> School Librarian
> EO Smith High School
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Laura Hedenberg <lhedenberg at barkhamstedschool.org>
> To: Jen <jlarkin24 at gmail.com>
> Cc: CASL_L <casl-l at mylist.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 09:29:20 -0500
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] New Policy Approval due to Freedom to Read
> Hi Jen,
> We are in the process of adopting the updated Shipman Policy, which will
> be added to, not replacing, our current policy.
> They u[dated the policy after the CABE policy came out in late fall with
> changes.
> This keeps us in line with surrounding districts.
>
> Laura
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 8:50 AM Jen <jlarkin24 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Good morning amazing school librarians!
>>
>> After many months of looking at the new law and the model policies given
>> to us through CLC and CASL, I have finished drafting our policy and the
>> board in my district is now ready to have our policy committee take a look
>> at it. Obviously I will be at this meeting to discuss and answer
>> questions.
>>
>> One committee member has already asked for sample policies from other
>> districts.  While I know that because of the model policy sent to us from
>> CLC/CASL and the PD sessions and PD on November 11th many of our policies
>> will look almost identical - I'm wondering if anyone else has a finished
>> draft?  Or has another district already adopted the new policy?  It will
>> just give me evidence that this IS in fact the policy to have moving
>> forward.
>>
>> If anyone is willing to answer me separately, share a link to
>> their policy, or let me know where your process is with this, I would
>> greatly appreciate it!
>>
>> Librarians - if you aren't aware of the model policy that was shared out,
>> you should be. It was written with extreme care, to the language of the new
>> law - and really provides us with the exact language needed for policy
>> adoption in our districts.
>>
>> Jen Larkin
>> School Librarian
>> EO Smith High School
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