In light of the current hubbub over the use of a novel in a 10th-grade class at Hanford High, this opportunity seems particularly pertinent: The Richland School District is looking for community members who wish to serve on the Instructional Materials Committee. Here’s how the district explains the IMC’s work, as well as how to apply:

The Richland School District is seeking community members/parents to serve on the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC). Various curriculum committees present recommended instructional materials for adoption to the IMC. IMC members then review the process and make recommendations to the Richland School Board. The IMC is made up of six teachers representing various grade levels; seven community members/parents (may not also be a teacher in the District); and two administrators. The IMC meets once or twice per month (two-hour meetings) during the school year.

“The school board has adjusted the makeup of the IMC so that more community members and parents can be involved in the process,” explains Wendy London, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning. “The IMC’s work is important because recommendations for every content area are reviewed as the curriculum renewal cycle progresses.”

Those interested in serving on the IMC may get an application by contacting the RSD Teaching & Learning Department at 967-6004, or by emailing devonne.roth@rsd.edu. The application deadline is May 10.

So, now you know.

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