IJ – Instructional Resources and Materials – Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education

As the governing body of the District, the Board is legally responsible for the selection of all instructional materials. Since the Board is a policymaking body, it delegates to professional personnel of the District the authority for the selection of instructional materials in accordance with this policy.

Materials for school classrooms shall be selected in alignment with state standards by the appropriate professional personnel in consultation with the administration, subject specialists, teachers, and students, when appropriate. Final decision on purchase shall rest with the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee, subject to adoption by the Board.

All textbooks and other instructional resources and materials shall be available for inspection by parents/guardians with reasonable advanced notice.

Originally Adopted:   August 8, 1966
Last Revised:             October 9, 2006
Current Revision:       June 9, 2025

Cross References:	DB - Annual Budget
	IB - Academic Freedom
	IMB - Teaching about Controversial/Sensitive Issues
	KEC - Public Concerns/Complaints about Instructional Resources

Legal References:	20 U.S.C. Section 1232(h) (Instructional Resources and Materials - Inspection by Parents)
	C.R.S. § 22‑1‑104(2) (Teaching of History, Culture, and Civil Government)
	C.R.S. § 22‑32‑109 (1)(t) (Board of Education - Specific Duties)
	C.R.S. § 22‑32‑110(1)(o),(p),(q),(r) (Board of Education - Specific Powers)
	C.R.S. § 22‑53‑108(2) (repealed)

Adoption Date: August 08, 1966
Last Revised: October 09, 2006