2023-2024 Kaysville Elementary
Library Disclosure (updated August 2023)
Library Visits: Each class has an assigned library time each week. Half day Kindergarten visits are 15 minutes long. Full day Kindergarten and grades 1-6 visits are 30 minutes long. Library visits allow for instruction, book recommendations, story sharing and the exchange of books. To be prepared for library, a student must come with their library book(s) or something to read.
Library Cards: Each student in grades 1-6 will be issued a library card at the beginning of the school year. Cards are to remain in the library and will be used during class library visits. Lost or damaged cards are the responsibility of each student. Kindergarten will not be issued cards but will be able to check out with help from the librarian.
Open Library: The library will be open for the exchange of books at any time that Mrs. Penner is in the library and there is not a class scheduled for their library time, except for Mrs. Penner’s scheduled lunch. Students must have permission from their teacher to come to the library to exchange their books. Students wanting or needing more than a weekly exchange of books are invited and encouraged to find a time during the week when they do not have a conflict to come and check in and out new books.
Checkout Limits: These will take effect after our “library training” in the beginning of the year.
Kindergarten: 1 book per visit
1st & 2nd grade: 2 books per visit
3rd & 4th grade: 3 books per visit
5th & 6th grade: 4 books per visit
Holds: Students may place books on hold. Students may have up to 2 books on hold at a time. Students will be taught to access their account online for this procedure. When a book comes in that is on hold, it will be checked out to the student with the hold and delivered to their teacher's box or directly to their classroom. If the student already has the maximum number of books checked out, they will be notified to turn in one of their books to pick up their hold. Books will remain on hold for 5 days. If the book is not checked out by then, the book will go to the next student with a hold.
Overdue, Damaged or Lost Books: Books are checked out for 10 school days. However, students are encouraged to bring their books each week and renew them if they have not finished. They may renew their books an indefinite number of times unless another student has requested the same title. Once the book is overdue, an automated email will be sent to the student, their parents and teacher. No overdue fees will be charged for late books. If a book is damaged, students may be assessed a fine to replace the book if it cannot be repaired. If a book is lost, the student will be charged a replacement fine. Per district policy, payment is required for the loss or damage of a book. The payment due will be the cost of the book at the time of acquisition plus $2.00 for processing. The school will not accept a copy of the lost book in exchange for payment. If the book is found WITHIN 30 DAYS, a refund will be issued by the district. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER 30 DAYS. Students on a fee waiver will still be assessed a fine as library materials are district property. Library fines are non-waivable. Fines will be added to the Encore system for payment online through the student’s my DSD account. If payment by cash or check is preferred, please contact Mrs. Penner.
End-of-Year Book Return: All books are to be accounted for by the student’s final visit 2 weeks before school gets out for the summer. Classes with all books returned by the deadline set by Mrs. Penner will earn a reward day in the library and be given the opportunity to vote on what they would like to do as a class. Students with missing or unaccounted library materials may not be allowed to attend Field-Day activities.
Book Selection Policy: The aim of the Kaysville Elementary library is to have a current, engaging, relevant and diverse collection of books. When choosing books, first consideration is given to procuring titles that have proved popular with our student body. Careful attention is given to providing texts which will complement each grade’s curriculum and core standards, along with striving to keep up-to-date informational materials, as budget allows. There is also an effort to provide information on a wide variety of topics, which might be relevant to the ages and maturity levels of our students. Students will be taught how to and will be encouraged to find books appropriate for them. If a title does not work for a student for any reason, they are encouraged to return it and find something that is a better fit. Davis School District recognizes the right of parents under state law and District Policy 11IR-107, Recognizing Constitutional Freedoms in Public Schools, to restrict their child's access to materials the parent deems inappropriate. However, no parent has the right to make that decision on behalf of other students. A parent desiring to restrict their own child's access to specific library books or materials shall submit the request in writing to the librarian at the school the child is attending.
Davis School District's policy on challenging books and the forms to do so can be obtained on the Davis Library Media page, located under the Academics tab on the district website.
In conjunction with the above-mentioned policy, Kaysville Elementary has in place school library committee that consists of no less than five members; a parent from the Community Council, a parent from the PTA, a parent appointed by the administration of Kaysville Elementary, the librarian and an administrator. This committee is under the direction of the school principal and chaired by the librarian/library media teacher. The committee will approve any purchased materials for the library and the removal of any materials from it. For the complete Davis School District Policy and Procedures concerning School Library Media Centers, please see this link.
Book Care: Please ensure that library books are well cared for while they are in your home. Keep them away from food, liquid, small children, and pets. Store them in a safe and clean location. Please keep bottled water and library books in separate parts of student backpacks.
Behavior: Students are expected to exhibit appropriate library behavior during class and open library times. Respect and kindness are expected toward both Mrs. Penner, other students, the library books, and the library space itself. Students will have opportunities to earn rewards for both excellent individual and class behavior.
This year we will be focusing on our Davis District Library theme READ. RETURN. REPEAT! We will be figuring out what type of books we are most excited about, focusing on being responsible for returning our books on time and learning how to develop a lifelong love of books and reading!
Happy Reading!
Kati Penner
Kaysville Elementary Librarian
