Round Rock ISD officials will consider updates to its policy guiding how the district purchases library materials, what qualifies as such, as well as how and who might challenge these materials in an Aug. 14 called meeting.

What you need to know

Trustees will consider updates to policies governing proposed updates to policy EFB Local, which guides the district's acquisition of library materials, including expanding the definition of library materials to include library mobile applications and other library catalogs a student might have access to. The expansion also encompasses print and electronic acquisitions, as well as online catalogs.

The details

The update includes among its proposed changes:

• The addition of a process of public input and board adoption of a list of materials planned for procurement for the district's libraries, or to receive as donations
• Language barring materials containing "profane" or "indecent" content, or referring a reader to a website containing content that is legally prohibited
• Restriction of access to challenged materials during the challenge process
• Expanding scope of who can challenge library materials to once again include residents. The board updated its policy last year to limit challenges to parents, guardians and employees of the district.

What's next?

Trustees will vote on the policy in a called meeting set to start at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Round Rock High School lecture hall at 300 N. Lake Creek Drive, Round Rock.