"We certainly meant for this to be helpful, not difficult," said Davis.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD said to us in a statement,"Gifts and donations are not exempt from the acquisition process in Board Policy EFB, which ensures that every new book has been read by individuals who are familiar with the policy. When books or materials are included on a list to be recommended for approval, that individual is confirming that the books/materials have been read and comply with GCISD policy.
The thousands of books waiting in parents' garages are being given to area charities instead. Rotary members said they weren't buying there until they got assurances, they not only give the dictionaries but physically hand them out. "Part of it for us is going in and interacting with the principals, teachers, and students, handing them the dictionary, telling them we're part of the Southlake Rotary Club and what Rotary is all about and what we do," said Cerone.
Everyone keeps saying this is about politics, but parents in Colleyville said many in their group are conservative, they just don't think school boards should make it so hard to do something as simple as giving a child a book.