Series 6000: Instruction

6161.14 Library Display and Program Policy

P6161.14

1312.5

Instruction/Community Relations

Library Display and Program Policy 

Library displays and student programs are crucial in serving as resources for voluntary inquiry, the dissemination of information and ideas, and promoting free expression and access to ideas among students. 

The Board of Education recognizes that library displays are provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all students, represent a wide range of varied and divergent viewpoints, and provide access to content that is relevant to the research, independent interests, and educational needs of students. 

The Thomaston Board of Education acknowledges that a school library media specialist is professionally trained to curate and develop displays and programs that shall provide students with access to the widest array of age-appropriate and grade-level-appropriate library and other educational materials.

Through this policy, the Board of Education ensures that all library materials shall be evaluated and made accessible in accordance with the protections against discrimination set forth in section 10-15c of the general statutes, including, but not limited to, discrimination based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. The Board shall review and update this policy as necessary every five years.

Legal Reference: Public Act 25-168 An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2027, and Making Appropriations Therefore, and Provisions Related to Revenue and Other Items Implementing the State Budget
Connecticut General Statutes

Section 10-15c Discrimination in public schools prohibited

Policy adopted: May 11, 2026                         THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Thomaston, CT