Policy 6440

Curriculum Decisions

Curriculum Decisions

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board:  6/22/2021
Last Revision
Original publish date: 11/24/2009
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The Lincoln Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to establish procedures to provide schools with the classroom and school library materials, supplies and equipment for implementing the District curriculum.

 

Classroom and school library materials that support the curriculum and promote the stated goals of instruction will be made available to the extent resources permit. Adoption of instructional programs shall take into account the availability of appropriate materials and the capability of the Lincoln Public Schools to supply them in sufficient quantity for the curriculum and instruction to be successful.

 

The Lincoln Public Schools will support the Curriculum and Instruction program by providing classroom and school library materials which meet the following expectations:

  1. Stimulate growth of students in knowledge, literacy appreciation, aesthetic values and ethical standards,
  2. Enable students to make informed decisions in their daily lives,
  3. Reflects a variety of views on issues and topics to encourage critical reading and thinking, and
  4. Are representative of the many religious, ethnic and cultural groups and their contribution to our American heritage.