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School Library Advisory Council

The Lake Travis ISD School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) was established by the Board of Trustees to ensure that school libraries provide strong collections that support student achievement, meet state standards, and reflect community expectations. Meeting at least twice each year, the SLAC works with librarians and district staff to develop a recommended list of library materials for procurement, including donated titles. The Board reviews these recommendations, considers any proposed changes, and makes the final decision to approve or reject the materials. At least 30 days before the Board’s vote, the proposed list is made publicly available for parents and community members to review. The SLAC also recommends procedures for handling challenges to library materials and reviews challenges according to law before making recommendations to the Board. This process helps ensure transparency, parent involvement, and a strong library program that strengthens student achievement while nurturing a lifelong appreciation, habit and love of reading.

Proposed Library Materials for Review & Community Feedback

Proposed Titles for Library Procurement List

This form is used when a parent, guardian, or community member would like to provide feedback on a book the district is considering purchasing for campus libraries. The ISBNs are not yet part of the library collection. Completing this form informs the district’s procurement review process, during which the SLAC committee examines the feedback of the proposed title and makes a recommendation to the school board regarding whether the book should be approved for purchase and added to campus catalogs.

Library Materials Challenge Form

This form is used when a parent, guardian, or community member has concerns about a book that is already available in one or more of our campus library collections. Completing this form initiates the district’s formal review process, during which the SLAC committee reads and evaluates the book in full and then makes a recommendation to the school board regarding whether the title should remain in the library, be reclassified, or be removed.

Frequently Asked Questions

For questions or additional information regarding SLAC reviews or library material challenges, please contact Tasha Barker, watersbarkert@ltisdschools.org, 512-533-6036.

2025-26 SLAC Meetings