of the review process outlined in this policy, to the extent possible. Anonymous requests will not be considered. H. The district will ensure each school provides access to a Library Materials Review Request Form (See Appendix A). I. The requestor must provide all information requested on the form including the requestor’s complaint or objection to the library material. J. The material that is subject to a review request due to a sensitive materials infraction claim will have restricted access by maintaining the material behind the circulation desk or requiring an access code for digital materials until the processes described in this policy are completed. Access is limited to students with prior legal guardian permission only. K. The material that is subject to a review request due to an age-appropriateness infraction claim will remain wholly accessible during the review process. L. The material’s access level will be consistent in all schools within the district until a final determination is made regarding the material. M. Upon receipt of a request for review, the school administrator or designee will acknowledge the receipt of the request and review the request with the school librarian or designated specialist. If the request is found to fall within 4.0540.04.B of this policy, the request will be discontinued and 4.0540.03.B.2 protocol will be followed. If the request is not found to fall within 4.0540.04.B of this policy, then the school administrator or designee will, create a case number for the review, and convene a Review Committee within a reasonable time according to the procedure outlined below: 1. A Review Committee will include seven voting members and one facilitator who does not vote. 2. Members of the committee will include: a) a facilitator chosen by district administration (who does not vote); b) one administrator or designee chosen by district administration; c) one licensed teacher who is currently teaching English language arts or a subject relevant to the challenged material chosen by district administration; d) one licensed teacher-librarian or school librarian chosen by district administration; and e) four legal guardians of current students from a variety of schools in the district who are current members of their school community council. Priority will be given to those who are the chair of their school community council. N. The Review Committee will determine the amount of time needed for an adequate review of a material to make a thorough and thoughtful decision and inform the requestor of the determined timeline with a preference for 30 school days where possible and no longer than 60 school days. O. The Review Committee may request that the DCSD board determine the maximum amount of time allowed for review and determination. P. Members of the Review Committee will receive materials to complete the review process, including the following:
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