Book Challenges
A Place Inside of Me by Zetta Elliott
Challenge Form:
Submitted by Parent
Submitted by Parent
School Level Committee Recommendation:
Jack Anderson Elementary
Jack Anderson Elementary
Board Decision:
Motion by Andy Daniels to uphold the school level committee decision and keep the book in school libraries.
Second by Sarah Andrews
Vote Breakdown:
Yea - Tammy Hayes, Sarah Andrews, Betsy Hawkins, Andy Daniels, Ted Wise, Glen Gregory, Tim Brewer
Nay - Allen Lancaster, Steven King, Andy Lacy
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
November 15, 2022
Meeting Video
Motion by Andy Daniels to uphold the school level committee decision and keep the book in school libraries.
Second by Sarah Andrews
Vote Breakdown:
Yea - Tammy Hayes, Sarah Andrews, Betsy Hawkins, Andy Daniels, Ted Wise, Glen Gregory, Tim Brewer
Nay - Allen Lancaster, Steven King, Andy Lacy
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
November 15, 2022
Meeting Video
Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison
Challenge Form:
District 5 Board Member Steven King
District 5 Board Member Steven King
School Level Committee Recommendation:
Gallatin High School
Hendersonville High School
Gallatin High School
Hendersonville High School
Board Decision:
No Votes
Book was removed for violating district Policy 4.00012 Obscence Materials
No Votes
Book was removed for violating district Policy 4.00012 Obscence Materials
Ways To Make Sunshine by Renee Watson
Challenge Form:
Submitted by Parent
Submitted by Parent
School Level Committee Recommendation:
Liberty Creek Elementary
Liberty Creek Elementary
Board Decision:
Motion by Ted Wise to uphold the school level committee decision and keep the book in school libraries
Second by Betsy Hawkins
Vote Breakdown:
Yea - Tammy Hayes, Allen Lancaster, Sarah Andrews, Steven King, Betsy Hawkins, Andy Daniels, Ted Wise, Glen Gregory, Andy Lacy, Tim Brewer
Nay - None
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
January 24, 2023
Meeting Video
Motion by Ted Wise to uphold the school level committee decision and keep the book in school libraries
Second by Betsy Hawkins
Vote Breakdown:
Yea - Tammy Hayes, Allen Lancaster, Sarah Andrews, Steven King, Betsy Hawkins, Andy Daniels, Ted Wise, Glen Gregory, Andy Lacy, Tim Brewer
Nay - None
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
January 24, 2023
Meeting Video
Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Challenge Form:
District 11 Board Member Andy Lacy
District 11 Board Member Andy Lacy
School Level Committee Recommendation:
Gallatin High School
Hendersonville High School
Merrol Hyde Magnet
Station Camp High School
White House High School
Westmoreland High School
Gallatin High School
Hendersonville High School
Merrol Hyde Magnet
Station Camp High School
White House High School
Westmoreland High School
Board Decision:
Motion by Sarah Andrews to keep the ruling of the committees and keep the book in libraries
Second by Betsy Hawkins
Vote Breakdown:
Yea - Tammy Hayes, Sarah Andrews, Betsy Hawkins, Ted Wise, Glen Gregory, Tim Brewer
Nay - Allen Lancaster, Steven King, Josh Graham, Andy Lacy
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
July 18, 2023
Meeting Video
Motion by Sarah Andrews to keep the ruling of the committees and keep the book in libraries
Second by Betsy Hawkins
Vote Breakdown:
Yea - Tammy Hayes, Sarah Andrews, Betsy Hawkins, Ted Wise, Glen Gregory, Tim Brewer
Nay - Allen Lancaster, Steven King, Josh Graham, Andy Lacy
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
July 18, 2023
Meeting Video
Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Challenge Form:
Submitted by Parent
Submitted by Parent
School Level Committee Recommendation:
School Committee Review
School Committee Review
Board Decision:
Motion by Ted Wise to approve the committee's recomendation and keep the book in school libraries
Second by Sarah Andrews
Vote Breakdown:
Yea - Tammy Hayes, Allen Lancaster, Sarah Andrews, Steven King, Betsy Hawkins, Andy Daniels, Ted Wise, Glen Gregory
Nay - Andy Lacy
Abstain - Tim Brewer
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
December 5, 2023
Meeting Video
Motion by Ted Wise to approve the committee's recomendation and keep the book in school libraries
Second by Sarah Andrews
Vote Breakdown:
Yea - Tammy Hayes, Allen Lancaster, Sarah Andrews, Steven King, Betsy Hawkins, Andy Daniels, Ted Wise, Glen Gregory
Nay - Andy Lacy
Abstain - Tim Brewer
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
December 5, 2023
Meeting Video