[CALIBK12] 2nd Set of Textbooks

[RichardGuy at aol.com]

Amber,

     Does the second set come out of money that can ONLY be spent on 
textbooks?   If not, then it is being taken from money that could be spent on the 
library.   Does your library already have all the money it needs?

     You might want to point out to your district that the only time the 
state studied the "problem" with backpacks, it discovered the main problem was 
tripping over them. There is a LOT of mythology out there about heavy backpacks.

RMoore (sig below)


In a message dated 10/16/07 2:48:54 PM, Amber_Claflin at etiwanda.k12.ca.us 
writes:


> 
> This year we have had far more requests for a second set of textbooks at 
> both our elementary and intermediate schools.  We have had requests due to 
> divorced parents, doctors notes, “just because it would be more convenient” notes,
> …  I am currently developing a formal policy regarding second sets so that 
> we can be consistent when requests arise.
>   
>  Do any of you have a formal (or informal) policy regarding second sets of 
> textbooks?    Our district has been working to bring the textbook weight in 
> backpacks down to a more reasonable level as in the past this was the usual 
> reason for a second set request. Our intermediate students currently only carry 
> a math book and their consumable workbooks and our elementary students under 
> normal circumstances would bring home only 1-2 textbooks a night.
>   
>   Thank you for your assistance, Amber
>  ______________________________
>  Amber Claflin
>  District Library Media Teacher
>  Etiwanda School District
>  Etiwanda, CA
>  PH: 909-899-7049
>  amber_claflin at etiwanda.k12.ca.us
>   
>  “Education should convert the mind into a living fountain not a reservoir.”
> ~ John M. Mason
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> J. Harris
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Richard K. Moore, InfoSherpa
Huntington Beach, CA
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