File:  IJJ - TEXTBOOK SELECTION AND ADOPTION

Responsibility for the review and selection of textbooks to be purchased shall rest with the Superintendent or designee.  The Superintendent or designee will convene review committees to assist in the process to determine the textbooks and other curriculum materials that best meet the curriculum needs of the District.  The review committees should include teachers who will use the texts and other staff members as appropriate.  Input from students and parents will be encouraged when appropriate.

Principles that apply generally to the selection of instructional materials and library materials shall apply to textbooks. Additionally, basic textbooks and textbook support materials shall be chosen:

•  To prepare students to meet state standards

•  To advance the educational objectives of the school system and particular objectives of the course or program;

•  To contribute toward continuity, integration, and articulation of the curriculum; and

•  To establi1sh a general framework for the particular co urse or program.

Because the instructional purposes of textbooks, as stated above, are of such importance, particular care shall be taken in their selection as to content.

Although many points must be examined, the School Committee directs the staff to be mindful of the following considerations:

•  The needs of all learners must be provided for.

•  As appropriate, materials should be research-based and aligned to state and national standards.       

•  The textbook and textbook support materials should lead the student and teacher beyond  the textbook into a wide variety of other materials and educational experiences.

•  If the textbook deals with problems and issues of our times, it should present and encourage examination of varied points of view.

•  Because textbooks are selected for several years´ use, special attention also shall be given their physical characteristics, durability, format and price. 

LEGAL REFS.:  71:48; 30B:7; 71:50

603 CMR 26:05

CROSS REF.:   KEC, Public Complaints about the Curriculum or Instructional Materials

Randolph School Committee approved and adopted March 30, 2023