It Was Close but the Fayetteville, Arkansas, School Board voted 4-3 to reverse a decision it made in May to place three books in the schools’ parent library section. A restricted access shelf for certain library books is not an option, the Fayetteville School Board decided at a special meeting Thursday evening. The meeting, held in the Fayetteville High School Bates Annex, lasted about two hours and least 70 people attended.
The parent appeared frustrated after the meeting and had little to say. Regarding the board’s decision to reverse its earlier ruling on the three books, she said, “I find that frustrating…. I will consult my attorney.”
The board’s decision to review the materials selection process, though, did seem “genuine,” she said. “I’m glad they’re making an effort to empower parents,” Taylor said.
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