School Board District 3 · Carol Boston
Library & Curriculum Policy:
Experience matters.
Twelve years on the board means Carol has lived through every policy cycle — and knows exactly how to implement state law while protecting students and teachers.
Carol's position
Implementing library and curriculum policy correctly requires knowing the law, understanding the process, and having the relationships to make it work. That takes experience — not just good intentions.
Editorial summary based on Carol Boston's public record and campaign positions.
Florida law sets clear requirements for how school districts must manage library materials — from selection and review to removal and parent notification. Getting this right requires a board member who understands both the letter of the law and the practical realities of implementation at the school level.
Carol Boston has served on the Santa Rosa County School Board for twelve years — including three terms as Chair and two as Vice Chair. She has guided the district through multiple rounds of state policy changes, curriculum reviews, and library material evaluations. Her opponent has not held a seat at that table.
Where Carol Stands
Policy positions grounded in law and experience
Follow Florida law — fully and faithfully
State statute governs how library materials are selected, reviewed, and removed. Carol supports strict compliance with HB 1467 and all related rules — not selective enforcement, not political shortcuts.
Trained media specialists in every school
Florida law requires certified media specialists to review materials before they reach shelves. Carol has consistently supported funding and staffing for this requirement — because the law means nothing without the people to implement it.
Transparent parent notification
Parents have the right to know what materials are available and to challenge any item through the proper process. Carol supports clear, accessible notification systems and a fair, documented review process for every challenge.
Age-appropriate materials — enforced, not assumed
Every book in a school library must be appropriate for the students who can access it. Carol supports rigorous review processes that apply consistent, documented standards — not ad hoc decisions made under political pressure.
Protect teachers and librarians
Educators should not face personal liability for materials that passed a proper review process. Carol supports clear district policies that protect staff who follow the rules — while holding accountable those who don't.
Curriculum review tied to student outcomes
Curriculum decisions must be driven by evidence of what works for students — not ideology from either direction. Carol's record on the board reflects a consistent focus on academic rigor, measurable results, and teacher input.
Why experience matters here
12 years of navigating real policy in real schools
Library and curriculum policy is not a campaign talking point for Carol Boston — it is part of the work she has done every year since 2014. She has chaired the board during periods of significant state-level change, guided district staff through implementation, and maintained a consistent focus on what the law requires and what students need.
That depth of experience cannot be replicated in a first term. Santa Rosa County students deserve a board member who already knows how to do this job.