Adams 12 Superintendent Chris Gdowski acted appropriately when he made Toni Morrison’s novel “The Bluest Eye” optional reading in advanced placement English classes at Legacy High School, the school board found Wednesday.
The board also agreed to review its policies for choosing classroom reading materials.
Some parents had expressed concerns about the novel because of its scenes of rape and incest. Gdowski required parents of AP students to sign a permission slip for the book.
Member Rico Figueroa said the school board failed parents and teachers by not scrutinizing closely the way classroom materials were chosen. “I think we as a board need to look more seriously at the policies because they are inadequate.”
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