2.23.2013 Case Analysis Mr.

Corey Censorship

ISSUE: Some parents were unhappy with the schools book selections from the library. They deemed them inappropriate and wanted them removed or they would file suit and take their children out of the school until remedied. The school librarian and teachers were willing to file countersuit.

FACTS: Angry Parents and community members over books that they deem inappropriate in the schools library Legal action will be taken by PTA if not corrected Librarian upset and will not agree with PTA decision PTA filing suit if books not taken out Librarian and other teachers will file countersuit Mr. Corey caught in the middle Mr. Corey and school board arrived at a compromise Both PTA and Teachers rejected compromise Parents were going to keep children out of school

PROS: CONS: Censorship Undermine Librarians professional decision-making on selection of books Give PTA more power over future selections Satisfy parents concerns Eliminate suit against school Will keep children in school Eliminate scandal and public exposure

May limit exposure to students of certain social issues, both now and the future

DECISION: While no decision was made evident of this case, my decision is as follows:

I honestly feel that the Principal and School Board made an honest effort to incorporate both sides feelings into their decision that was rejected by both sides. My decision is for the Principal to bring both sides together again after a week of cooling off and render his decision that was made previously again to both sides. Also a mediator can be brought in to mediate any changes to the Principals decision as long as all three sides agree to any changes. If no agreement can be reached, the original decision of the Principal and school-board stands and another meeting can be set up for future decisions on books brought in provided it is accepted by all three sides.