A Lakeland Joint School District meeting drew a large crowd, with discussions revolving around reading materials in the supplemental curriculum and potential changes to school resource officers due to budget concerns. Amid overflowing attendance, some relinquished their seats for those wanting to make public comments. An executive session was abruptly called, relocating board members. Concerns were raised about the removal of “The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle” from sixth-grade ELA classes. Librarian Melanie Wirth clarified the book’s inclusion timeline, and Superintendent Lisa Arnold outlined the new supplemental curriculum process. Several titles, including “The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle” and “Born a Crime,” elicited significant public feedback and board inquiries.
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