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  • 1.  What if the challenge comes from the principal?

    Posted Feb 07, 2023 02:27 PM
    Please excuse the cross-post.

    Per the "Formal Reconsideration" webpage, the principal of a school is tasked with appointing the reconsideration committee, but what if the challenge comes from the principal and there is no district level because the school is independent/private? Any insight would be appreciated; feel free to respond here in the forum or to me directly.
    Tripp Reade
    trippreade@cghsnc.org

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    Tripp Reade
    Librarian
    Cardinal Gibbons High School
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  • 2.  RE: What if the challenge comes from the principal?

    Posted Feb 08, 2023 12:13 AM
    I see this is a diocesan school. You could ask the superintendent to appoint the review committee. Ethically the principal should recuse themself.

    You might ask for support/guidance from the Catholic Library Association as well. I remember the year CLA was presenting an award to Chris Crutcher was the same week my county public school system was banning Whale Talk. We had a fun chat over that.

    My husband is a canon lawyer. I’ll also ask his informal opinion. It’s probably not directly covered, but there may be side issues to be aware of.

    Best,

    Paula Laurita
    Sent from my iPad




  • 3.  RE: What if the challenge comes from the principal?

    Posted Feb 08, 2023 07:57 AM
    Thank you for the CLA suggestion, Paula; I will also gratefully accept informal opinions!

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    Tripp Reade
    Librarian
    Cardinal Gibbons High School
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