Katy ISD police ‘investigated’ library book after complaint alleged it was ‘harmful to minors’

Katy ISD Police Chief Henry Gaw, left, and Deputy Chief Kevin Tabor, second from left, swear in three new officers during a school board meeting Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at Katy ISD Educational Support Complex in Katy.A Katy ISD police officer temporarily removed a copy of a book from a high school library last month as part of an investigation after a woman filed a criminal complaint alleging the district was providing “harmful” material to minors.

Katy ISD School Board Vice President Lance Redmon listens during a school board meeting Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at Katy ISD Educational Support Complex in Katy.The woman told police she already filed complaints about the book with the district, according to the police report, but she was not satisfied with the outcome of the subsequent decision made regarding its appropriateness.

That day, the KISD officer visited Jordan High School and located the book in the library, the report says. Katy ISD School Board Member Dawn Champagne, right, speaks as fellow board member Rebecca Fox listens during a school board meeting Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at Katy ISD Educational Support Complex in Katy.During the investigation process, the book was temporarily removed by Katy ISD police, said Maria Corrales DiPetta, general manager of media relations for the district.

Please investigate underpaid teachers and staff, lower income children who need supplies and a free meal, and children safety. Stop wasting time and resources on debating if established books can stay in a library.

Karen did what now?

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