Explicit Books 

Explicit Books in BPS

It is time to take a stand against explicit books and videos that validate pedophilia, incest, sexual sadism and gender confusion in the Bloomington Public School. We are holding the district accountable to provide age appropriate material for students. **Caution- Explicit excerpts are found in this area**

Explicit Books- Petition

Click here to go to the petition.

Policy 606.1

These are our schools and it is time to take a stand. It is time to use the power of the pen to have our voices heard. Anytime you see controversial material in the schools or coming home from schools policy 606.1 needs to be filled out. Click here for the policy.

School Board Listening Sessions

We are voicing our concerns and asking for change. Sign up for a BPS school board listening session. Held at the Education Services Center, located on 1350 W. 106th Street. Start time is 6pm. Must register prior to noon on the second Monday of the month to speak. The community is always welcome to come and listen. Click here to find the listening session sign up and meeting info.

LISTENING SESSIONS AT DISTRICT OFFICE

To hear the audio recordings and to see the notes taken, please click here.

The well of child protection has been poisoned in Bloomington, Minnesota

In 2023, the proverbial pitchforks are being drawn and wielded in Bloomington, Minnesota, but the persons brandishing them are not the ones we have been led to expect.

Look What The Opposition Has To Say About The Books-Proving Our Position-1

Look What The Opposition Has To Say About The Books-Proving Our Position-2

Looks like at least one from the opposing side believes the same as us. "No one ever said every belongs in every every library."

Draft Policy: Library Materials 606.5

ISD 271 school board has drafted a new Library Materials policy- Now is the time to voice your concerns.

Bloomington School Board Rushing to Approve Proposed Policy 606.5

There is only one board member that is putting the concerns of the community first. The rest are trying to rush a template policy on library materials put out by the MSBA. Let me say that again. A TEMPLATE policy.

PROPOSED POLICY 606.5 SEEKS TO DISPARAGE PARENTS & COMMUNITY

Contact the school board to demand they act responsibly to create a policy that engages parents rather than demonizes them for wanting to protect children from harmful influences.

Elementary Book Review- I AM JAZZ & CALVIN

On 09/08/23, principals at Hillcrest, Indian Mound, Normandale Hills, Oak Grove, and Poplar Bridge received a Statement of Concern on the books "I Am Jazz" and "Calvin" (Ridgeview), using Policy 606.1. On 12/21/23 we received the committees rationale for voting to keep the book in the school libraries. An escalation was submitted to the assistant superintendent on 01.15.24, listing our concerns with the committee report and final vote. Please click here to see our concerns and the documentation provided by the district.

Elementary Book Review-CALL ME MAX

On 09/08/23, the principals at Poplar Bridge and Hillcrest received a Statement of Concern on the book CALL ME MAX using Policy 606.1. On 03/12/24 we received the committees rationale for voting to keep the book in the school libraries. An escalation was submitted to the assistant superintendent on 03/20/24, listing our concerns with the committee report and final vote. Please click here to see our concerns and the documentation provided by the district.

Elementary Book Review-MELISSA (FORMERLY GEORGE)

On 09/08/23, principals at Indian Mound, Oak Grove, Poplar, Ridgeview, Washburn, Westwood, and all three middle schools received a Statement of Concern on the book "Melissa" using Policy 606.1. On 03/12/24 we received the committees rationale for voting to keep the book in the school libraries. An escalation was submitted to the assistant superintendent on 03/21/24, listing our concerns with the committee report and final vote. Please click here to see our concerns and the documentation provided by the district.

Elementary Book Committee Review Escalation

Media Materials Appeals - I AM JAZZ, CALVIN, CALL ME MAX, MELISSA