If a member or members of the community make a complaint about specific books or materials used in the Preston County Public Schools, the following procedure shall be followed:
1. The person receiving the complaint will:
b. Inform the complainant that he or she has the right to file a formal complaint on a form available from the principal's office.
c. Inform the principal of the complaint.
b. Upon receipt of the written complaint and with the exception of adopted textbooks, may temporarily withdraw the material from use pending a decision.
b. Check general acceptance of the material by reading reviews or by other appropriate mean.
c. Weigh values and faults against each other and form opinions based on the material as a whole and not on passages pulled out of context.
d. Meet to discuss the material and to prepare a report on it.
e. Meet with the complainant to discuss recommendations.
f. Submit a copy of the written objections, copy of the report on the material and a report on the results of the conference with the complainant to the assistant superintendent.
b. Prepare a report for the superintendent based on the recommendation of the committee.
b. Submit the complaint along with his recommendations to the school board.
b. Inform the complainant and the principal In writing of the action.