Background

The Scottsdale Unified School District 2007 Capital Override allocated approximately $625,000 per year for the purchase of library materials. The "Library Capital Override Committee" was formed in February 2008 to develop guidelines and procedures for recommending materials for purchase. The committee is made up of 3 high school librarians, 2 middle school librarians, 1 K-8 librarian and 3 elementary school librarians. Dr. Jackie Olson, Director of Curriculum, monitors the committee's work, providing guidance and support. The committee has based its work on the assumption that a significant portion of the library allocation will be spent on district-wide purchases to ensure equity at all sites. The committee also recommends that a portion of the allocation be sent to the sites for local purchases.

 The Plan developed by the committee is based on state and national standards and the goals and objectives of the SUSD School Library Program. The Plan also adheres to the SUSD Library Selection Policy . The committee, with input from SUSD curriculum experts, determined that focusing on one curriculum area each year would best serve our students and teachers. The focus during the first year of the override will be on books and DVDs to support the science curriculum. The committee will also recommend significant collection development this year in literature, biography and general reference.