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Book Challenges

A Place Inside of Me by Zetta Elliott

Cover of the book "A place inside of Me". Cover shows a kid doing stunts on a skateboard
Challenge Form:

Submitted by Parent
School Level Committee Recommendation:

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

 

Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison

Cover of the book "Lawn Boy" shows a person trimming a tree
Challenge Form:

District 5 Board Member Steven King
School Level Committee Recommendation:

Gallatin High School

Hendersonville High School
Board Decision:

No Votes

Book was removed for violating district Policy 4.00012 Obscence Materials

 

Ways To Make Sunshine by Renee Watson

Cover of the book "Ways to Make Sunshine" which shows a girl leaning against an imaginary bicycle
Challenge Form:

Submitted by Parent
School Level Committee Recommendation:

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

 

Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Cover of the book "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" which shows a kid in silhouette
Challenge Form:

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
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

 

Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Cover of the book "Hey, Kiddo" showing a boy with his hands in his pocket
Challenge Form:

Submitted by Parent
School Level Committee Recommendation:

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