HCPSS MPIA Request #2026-103

Requestor
Sam Baxter
Requested Information
Under policy 8040, This Book is Gay was reviewed by the Curriculum/ Materials review committee in 2022. Please provide the outcome of this review, including:
1. Existing documentation from committee members explaining their reasons for voting for or against retention of the book
2. The number of votes for retention and the affiliation of those who voted to retain (how many staff, how many community members, how many students)
3. The number of votes against retention and the affiliation of those who voted to remove the book (how many were staff, how many community members, how many students)
4. The final decision on retaining or removing the book
5. Any letters sent to the original requestor/s that the book be removed, informing them of the outcome of the review
Date Received
Status
Submitted

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