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KENTUCKY STATE
TEXTBOOK PROGRAM

TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS AND
PURCHASES AND UTILIZATION

Published By

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Wendell P. Butler

Superintendent of Public Instruction

FOREWORD

This Bulletin on Textbook Adoptions, Purchases, and Utilization
was prepared by the Division of Textbooks and Instructional
Materials. It contains a considerable amount of valuable information
relative to the State Textbook Program.

Chapter One on textbook laws, regulations, practices, and pro-
cedures is presented in the form of questions and answers. The
questions are based mainly on the inquiries received by the Division
of Textbooks and Instructional Materials. The answers to the ques-
tions, for the most part, are quotations or adaptations from the text-
book law and the regulations of the State Board of Education.

Chapter Two on the Minimum State Courses of Study for Grades
One through Twelve deals with the adoptions, purchases and utiliza-
tion of textbooks in relation to the “required” and “optional” subjects
as prescribed by the State Board of Education upon the recom-
mendations of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Chapter Three on textbook adoptions, textbook forms, and text-
book services lists the seven subject fields, subjects by adoption
groups, adoption schedules, and the textbook forms in general use by
the local school districts and the Division of Texbooks and Instruc-
tional Materials.

Due to the presentation of these materials in different forms there
are some duplications. For the purpose of emphasis the repetitions
for general use may prove to be an asset rather than a liability.

It is hoped that the materials found in this publication will be
helpful to those who are concerned with the State Textbook Program
for the public schools of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Wendell P. Butler
Superintendent of Public Instruction

December 21, 1962

CONTENTS

Page
Foreword __________________________________________________ 111
Chapter One
Textbook Laws, Regulations, Practices, and Procedures
1. Purpose and Nature
A. Program Inquiries _________________________________ 4
B. Quotations and Adaptations _________________________ 4
C. Reference Symbols ________________________________ 4
11. Major Program Areas
A. Adoption Groups and Commission Members _________ 4
B. Textbook Bids and Multiple Lists ____________________ 6
C. Local School District Adoptions _____________________ 8
D Textbook Purchases for Elementary and
High Schools __________________________________ 10
E. Selection of “Optional” Subjects for
Textbook Purchases _____________________________ 14
F. State Program for Textbook Rebinding _______________ 16
G Large- Type Textbooks for Pupils
With Defective Vision __________________________ 17
H. Textbook Depositories and Discarded Textbooks ______ 18
I. Textbook Sales and Fines ___________________________ 20
]. Textbook Exchange ________________________________ 21

Page

Chapter Two
Minimum State Courses of Study
1. A Twelve-Grade Program

A. Adoption __________________________________________ 23
B. Program Grades ____________________________________ 23
C. Four Adoption Groups ______________________________ 23
II. Elementary Grades

A. Elementary Courses of Study ______________________ 23
B. Program Enrichment ______________________________ 23
C. First and Second Purchases _________________________ M
D. “Optional” Subjects Selection _______________________ 24
E. Requisition of Textbooks for

“Optional” Subjects _____________________________ 24
F. Textbook Purchases for Optional Subjects ____________ 24
G. Textbook Purchases for Multiple

Adoption Subjects _______________________________ 25
H. “Required” and “Optional” Subjects per Grade _______ 26
I. Handwriting Books ________________________________ 26
J. A List of Elementary Subjects by Grades ____________ 26

III. High School Grades

A. Textbook Adoption ________________________________ 31
B. Textbook Purchases ________________________________ 31
C. Purchases of High School Textbooks

Discontinued ___________________________________ 31
D. Use of Textbooks on Hand _____________ _ ___________ 32

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Chapter Three
Textbook Adoptions, Forms, And Services
I. Textbook Adoptions
A. Subject Classification ______________________________ 33
B. Subjects by Adoption Groups ______________________ 33
II. Adoption Groups
A. Adoption Group One ______________________________ 33
B. Adoption Group Two ______________________________ 34
C. Adoption Group Three ____________________________ 34
D. Adoption Group Four _____________________________ 35
III. Subjects For Which Textbooks Are Not Adopted
A. Subject Areas _____________________________________ 35
B. Grades One Through Twelve _______________________ 35
IV. Adoption Schedules
A. Adoption Group One ______________________________ 35
B. Adoption Group Two _______________________________ 36
G. Adoption Group Three _____________________________ 36
D. Adoption Group Four ______________________________ 36
V. Regulations For Textbook Adoptions
A. Regulations By State Board of Education _____________ 36
B. Regulations By State Textbook Commission ___________ 40
APPENDICES
I. Appendix A: Textbook Forms and Reports ____________ 42
II. Appendix B: Sample Ft- Forms ________________________ 47

CHAPTER ONE

TEXTBOOK LAWS, REGULATIONS,
PRACTICES, AND PROCEDURES

I. PURPOSE AND NATURE

Program Inquiries

From time to time the Division of Textbooks and Instructional
Materials is asked a number of questions concerning the State
Textbook Program. As a whole, the questions pertain to textbook
adoption groups, textbook bids, multiple lists of approved books,
local adoptions, textbook purchases, “optional” subjects, textbook
rebinding, large-type books for children with defective vision,
discarded books, textbook depositories, textbook sales and fines,
bonds for textbook custodians, textbook exchanges, and questions
on the other phases of the State Textbook Program.

Quotations and Adaptations

Chapter I of this publication is devoted to questions and answers
on textbooks. An attempt has been made to give workable
answers to several of the questions most frequently asked. The
answers, for the most part, are quotations or adaptations from
the textbook law and the regulations of the State Board of Edu-
cation. After the answers references are given in parentheses.

References and Symbols

KRS 156.472:2 refers to the Kentucky Revised Statutes, Section
156.472 and Subsection 2. RSBE is the abbreviation that is used
for the Regulations of the State Board of Education, The sources
of the other citations are more or less, self—explanatory.

II. MAJOR PROGRAM AREAS
Adoption Groups and Commission Members

l-Q. How are the elementary and high school subjects classi-
fied for textbook adoptions?

A. The elementary and high school subjects, which are listed
in the state courses of study as prescribed by the State
Board of Education, are grouped in seven subject fields.
The seven subject areas are the following: (a) Language
Arts, (b) Social Studies, (0) Mathematics, ((1) Science, (8)
Foreign Languages, (f) Fine and Practical Arts, and (g)
Vocational and Business Education. (KRS 156.400:1)

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The seven subject fields are arranged into how many adop-
tion groups?
The seven subject fields are arranged into four adoption

groups of related subjects as nearly equal in number and
purchase cost as feasible. (KRS 156.400:1)

How often are textbook adoptions made?

Each year textbooks for the subjects in one adoption group
are made. (KBS 156.4002)

For how long a period are textbooks adopted?
The adoption periods are for four years. (KRS 156.400z2)

By whom is the state multiple list of textbooks selected
and approved?

Not more than ten books for each subject and grade shall
be selected, approved and published by the State Text—
book Commission on or before October 1 each year. (KRS
15643521)

The State Textbook Commission consists of how many
members?

The State Textbook Commission consists of the Super-

intendent of Public Instruction and eight appointive mem-

bers. (KRS l56.405:l)

For how long a term are Commission members appointed?

Members of the State Textbook Commission are appointed

for four-year terms by the State Board of Education upon

the recommendation of the Superintendent of Public In-

struction. Two Commission members are appointed or

reappointed every year. (KRS 156.405zl)

What are the qualifications of the Commission members?

The qualifications of the appointive Commission members

are as follows:

(1) Five years of teaching or supervising experience in the
public schools of Kentucky.

(2) Four years of college training in a recognized institu-
tion of higher education.

(3) Five members shall be classroom teachers.

(4) Two members shall be principals, supervisors, or super-
intendents of the public schools or public school
systems.

(5) One member shall be a member of a faculty of a public
institution of higher education engaged in teacher edu-
cation. (KRS 15640522)

What remuneration is received by the members of the

Commission?

Only reimbursement for actual expenses incurred while
attending Commission meeting is received by the members.
(KBS 15640534)

When does the Commission hold its annual organizational
meeting?

The organizational meeting is held by the Commission at
the State Capitol not later than July 15 each year. The
Commission elects one of its members as chairman and
another as vice-chairman. Rules and regulations for pro-
cedures are adopted by the Commission. The Superin-

tendent of Public Instruction shall serve as the secretary
of the State Textbook Commission. (KRS 156.4055)

B. Textbook Bids and Multiple Lists

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When are the subjects for textbook adoptions advertised?
The Superintendent of Public Instruction, on or before
July 20 prior to any adoption year, shall properly advertise
the subjects for which textbook adoptions will be made
and notify the different publishers. (KRS 156.410z4)
When must the ofﬁcial bids for textbooks be filed with the
Superintendent of Public Instruction?

The textbook publishers, on or before August 20 prior to
any adoption year, shall ﬁle with the Superintendent of
Public Instruction textbook samples; filing fees, textbook
bid and performance bonds, and other special information
relative to the books offered for adoption. (KBS 156.41024)
What forms and other materials are provided the text-
book publishers for use in offering their books for
adoption?

The forms and materials include: (1) a copy of the adver-
tisement, (2) a copy of the textbook law, (3) a list of the
members of the State Textbook Commission, (4) process
agent form (TC-1), (5) filing fee form (TC-2), (6) special
edition form (TC-3), (7) bid form (TC-4), (8) bid and per-
formance bond form (TC-7), (9) a copy of regulations by

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receipt form. (KRS 156.4103.)
When are the ofﬁcial textbook bids that have been filed

by the publishers accepted or rejected by the State Text—
book Commission?

The textbook bids are accepted or rejected by the State
Textbook Commission at the August meeting, usually held
in the afternoon of August 20 or a few days thereafter.
(KRS 156-410z4)

By whom and when are the textbook bids tabulated?

The textbook bids are tabulated by the Division of Text-
books and Instructional Materials within the next few days
after the August meeting of the Commission. Commission
members are provided with a copy of the tabulation for
use in the study and evaluation of the books offered for
listing. (Commission)

When does the State Textbook Commission select and
approve the State multiple list of textbooks?

The State Textbook Commission shall, not later than
October 1 prior to any adoption year, select, approve, and
publish a list of ten books in each subject and grade, taking
into account the needs of the various types of school organ-
izations. If less than ten books in any subject and grade
are offered, the Commission may list fewer than ten, but
in that event it shall not list more than one book for the
same subject and grade from the same person, firm, or
corporation. (KBS 156.435:1)

May the State Textbook Commission reject textbooks that
are offered for listing and adoptions?

Yes. The Commission shall have the authority to reject
any book which contains subversive material or information
that is offered for listing or adoption. The Commission
may remove any book from the State multiple list which
contains subversive materials or information. The publish-
ers, however, must be given proper notice prior to such a
removal. (KRS 156.435z2)

Has the State Textbook Commission authority to add books
to the State multiple list?

Yes. The Commission has the authority to add books to
the State multiple list when the number of books on the

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list is less than ten per subject and grade. The Commis-
sion has the authority to list books for the subjects added
subsequently to the State courses of study after the listing
of books for the adoption group. (KRS 156.435z2)

When are the State multiple lists of books from which
the local school districts are to make their adoptions mailed
to the district superintendents?

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall have mailed
to the district superintendents a State multiple list of
books on or before October 15 of each adoption year.
(KRS 156.4355)

By whom are contracts made for the books selected and
approved for the State multiple list by the State Textbook
Commission?

Contracts for the books selected and approved for the State

multiple list are made with the publishers by the Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction. (KRS 156.435:3)

C. Local School District Adoptions

What are the local adoption units?

County school districts, independent school districts, and
the model and practice schools are the local school units
for textbook adoptions. These school units are referred
to for the purpose of textbook adoptions as local school
districts. (KBS 156.44022)

How are textbooks selected and adopted by the local
school districts?

The board of education of each county and independent
school district shall upon the recommendation of its
superintendent, not later than April 1 of any adoption
year select and adopt from the State multiple list of text-
books one book for each subject and grade to be used as a
basal text in school systems for a period of four years.
(KRS 15644022)

In the model and practice schools the adoptions are made
by the Boards of Regents or Trustees upon the recom-
mendation of the presidents. (KRS 156.472)

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to study and evaluate textbooks for adoptions?

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teacher committees to assist them in studying and evaluat-
ing textbooks for their recommendations to the boards of
education for adoptions. (Local school district policies)

May school districts adopt from the State multiple list
more than one book for a subject and grade?

Yes. The 1960 session of the General Assembly authorized
school districts to adopt more than one book per subject
and grade. The school districts, however, must make
application to the Superintendent of Public Instruction
for such authority. The Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion, if it appears to be advisable, recommends the dis-
trict to the State Board of Education for approval or dis-
approval. Thus, the State Board of Education may or
may not appiove school districts for multiple textbook
adoptions. (KRS 156.47421)

When must the textbooks be adopted and the list ﬁled with
the Superintendent of Public Instruction?

Local school districts shall make their textbook adoptions
or on before April 1 of any adoption year. A list of the
textbooks adopted by the local boards of education must
be filed with the Superintendent of Public Instruction on
or before April 15 of each adoption year. (KRS 156.440:2)

What textbooks may be used by school districts that fail
or decline to make their textbook adoptions?

For school districts that fail or decline to make their text-
book adoptions the textbooks for their use are designated
by the State Textbook Commission. (KRS 156.4403)

When are the books designated for such school districts
by the State Textbook Commission?

The Commission designates one book for each subject and
grade on the State multiple list for use in districts that
fail or decline to make textbook adoptions. The designa-
tion is made between April 15 and 25 of each adoption
year. (KRS 156.440:3)

Who provides the sample textbooks for the local school
districts?

Textbook publishers, upon requests by the local superin-
tendents, shall furnish the local school districts sample

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copies of their books placed on the State multiple lists.
(KRS 15644021)

Are the sample books returned to the publishers by the
local school districts?

The textbook law reads in part as follows: “After the
school districts have made their textbook adoptions and
certified them to the Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion, all sample copies of books shall be returned to the
publishers from Whom obtained by May 1, shipping charges
to be paid by the publishers. On the other hand, the
local boards of education may retain the books but shall

pay the publishers the lowest wholesale price for them.”
(KRS 156.440:l)

What price may local agents or school units charge pupils
for textbooks?

Pupils must be sold books at not more than twenty per
cent in excess of the listed wholesale price. (KRS 156.450)
What books may be used by the public schools of Kentucky
as basal textbooks?

Relative to basal textbooks the law reads thus: “No
textbook shall be used in any public school in Kentucky
as a basal textbook unless it has been approved and listed

'on the State multiple list of textbooks by the State

Textbook Commission.” (KRS 156.445)

D. Textbook Purchases for Elementary and High Schools

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By whom are textbooks purchased for the public elemen-
tary and high school pupils?

The Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to the
approval of the State Board of Education, shall purchase
textbooks for the elementary and high school pupils from
the publishers Whose books have been approved and listed
by the State Textbook Commission and adopted by the
local school districts. (KRS 15647212 and 157.100)

From what source is money received for textbook pur-
chases?

Textbook appropriations are made by the General Assem-
bly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Example: For
the 1961-1962 school year $2,300,000 was appropriated for
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sts. one through eight and $550,000 for high school pupils in
grades nine through twelve. (Kentucky Constitution, Sec-
the tion 183)

34-Q. On what basis are textbook funds allocated to school
the districts?

1nd A. Textbook funds are allocated to school districts on the
110- pupil membership at the close of the fifth month of school
the of the current school year. (RSBE) Example: For the
ges 1960-1961 school year the state membership was 483,191
the elementary pupils. The State textbook fund for textbook
1all purchases was $2,270,997.701. The $2,270,997.70 divided
m.” by 483,191 equals to $4.70 per pupil. District X had a

pupil membership of 2,000. The $4.70 times 2,000 equals
gils to $9,400 which was the textbook allocation for school

district X. The same formula was used for the allocation
of textbook funds for high school books. For the 1961—1962

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g0) school year the allotment for high school pupils was $3.75.
3kv 35-Q. How are adjustments made in textbook allocations to
4 school districts for pupil membership growth?
No A. For membership growth a special fund is budgeted. School
:ky district X, for example, had a pupil growth of 300 in
ted membership from the close of the fifth month of the
ate 1959-1960 school year to the close of the fifth month of
the 1960-1961 school year. For pupil growth another
$1,410 ($4.70 x 300) was added to the $9,400, the regular
allocation of district X, or a total of $10,810. (RSBE)
en- 36-Q. For what elementary subjects are textbooks purchased?

A. For textbook purchases the elementary subjects are desig-
the nated as the “required” subjects for first purchases and
ase “optional” subjects for the second purchases.2 (RSBE)
om 37-Q. For what subjects and grades are high school books pur-
ted
the chased by the State?

A. High school books are purchased for the subjects by

. adoption groups. Due to insufﬁcient funds, textbooks for
u1- all the subjects in the adoption groups cannot be provided.
1. From the annual appropriations certain deductions are made for adjust-
im' ment funds, transportation charges, and emergency replacements.
.TOI' 2. For the 1961-1962 school year the Minimum State Courses of Study for
for Grades One Through Eight lists 154 subjects. The “required” subjects number
165 72 and the “optional” subjects number 82.

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Consequently, in adoption group four the purchases were
limited to textbooks for composition and literature, and
in adoption group three textbook purchases were limited
to mathematics, science, and health. Textbooks for these
subjects were purchased in part for grades nine through
twelve.3 (RSBE)

By whom are textbooks requisitioned for the local school
districts?

Textbooks are requisitioned by the superintendent of the
county and independent school districts and other desig-
nated persons. (KRS 157.120)

\Vhat forms and information are furnished the school
districts for use in preparing their textbook requisitions and
annual reports?

The forms and information furnished the local school dis-
tricts for textbook requisitions by the Division of Textbooks
and Instructional Materials include: (1) a statement of the
district textbook funds; (2) the number of books purchased
for the preceding school year; (3) purchase orders (Form
F t—9); (4) the annual reports and requisitions (Form Ft-8);
and (5) other necessary information. (RSBE)

By whom are the textbook orders prepared for the local
school districts?

The Division of Textbooks and Instructional Materials
prepares the textbook orders for the local school districts
from the districts’ annual reports and requisitions and
purchase order forms. (BSBE)

Who places the textbook orders with the textbook pub-
lishers?

After the textbook orders have been prepared by the
Division of Textbooks and Instructional Materials they are
sent to the Division of Purchases. The approved orders
are mailed to the publishers by the Division of Purchases.
Copies of the approved orders and receiving reports are
mailed to the local school districts by the Division of
Textbooks and Instructional Materials. (KRS 157.120)

By whom are the textbooks shipped to the local school
districts?

3. The purchase of high school books was discontinued in the 1962-63
school year.

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Textbooks are shipped to the local school districts by the
publishers with shipping charges prepaid. (KRS 157.120)

When should the local school district superintendents sign
and return the receiving reports to the Division of Text-
books and Instructional Materials for payment approvals?

As soon as the complete orders of books have been received
by the local school districts the receiving reports should
be signed by the proper authority and returned to the
Division of Textbooks and Instructional Materials. (RSBE)

To whom should the local school districts report incom-
plete book orders, book orders lost in transit, damaged
books, defective books, and other irregularities by the
publishers and the transportation agencies?

Such conditions should be reported immediately to the
Division of Textbooks and Instructional Materials. Prompt
reports enable the Division to contact the publishers for
adjustments Without unnecessary delays. (RSBE)

For textbook purchases, may school districts exceed their
textbook allocations?

As a rule school districts must remain within their textbook
allocations in their textbook purchases. Sometimes ex-
ceptions are made when books are destroyed by fires, flood
waters, or Whenever warranted by pupil-enrollment
growth. The cost of these books are charged to the school
districts and prorated over a reasonable period of years for
payment. (BSBE)

Are school districts permitted to place supplementary text—
book orders?

Yes. School districts may place supplementary textbook
orders With the Division of Textbooks and Instructional
Materials. Such practice enables school districts to use
their textbook allocations more wisely and economically.
(RSBE)

Are textbooks furnished to the model and practice schools
by the State?

Yes. The 1960 session of the General Assembly authorized
the Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to the
approval of the State Board of Education, to purchase
textbooks for the pupils who attend the State model and
practice schools. (KRS 15647222)

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50o.

Are textbooks furnished to the children conﬁned in the
State correctional institutions?

Yes. The Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to
to the approval of the State Board of Education, shall
furnish textbooks to the children conﬁned in the State
correctional institutions. Textbooks furnished to the State
correctional institutions are those designated by the State
Textbook Commission for use by school districts that
failed or declined to make textbook adoptions. (KRS
157.19021)

How are the number of books determined for district
purchases?

Requisition Formula (Ft-8): Column 10 (estimated pupil
enrollment) minus column 9 (usable books on hand) equals
to column 11 (additional books needed). (RSBE)

When should textbooks be labeled or stamped?

New textbooks should not be stamped until they have been
carefully checked and ready for use by the pupils. Surplus
unstamped textbooks may be returned to the publishers
for credit. (RSBE)

E. Selection of “Optional” Subjects for Texbtook Purchases

51-Q.

52-Q.

What are “optional” subjects?

The elementary courses of study comprise around 154
subjects for grades one through eight. For textbook pur-
chases the State Board of Education has designated the
subjects for first purchases or the “required” subjects and
the subjects for second purchases or the “optional” sub-
jects. At the present time there are 72 “required” subjects
and 82 “optional” subjects. (RSBE)

How may school districts qualify for the “optional” sub-
jects?

Step One: School districts make their adoptions for the
“optional” subjects on or before April 1 of each adoption
year. The adopted books are reported to the Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction on (Form TC-6) not later
than April 15 following the adoption date. (KBS
156.440:2-4)

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are authorized to select four subjects per grade for the

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second purchases. The districts use Forms FT-8A or
FT-lO in making the “optional” selections. One copy of
the Form FT-8A or F T-lO is mailed to the Division of
Textbooks and Instructional Materials and the second
copy is retained by the local school districts for their
records. (RSBE)

For how many years are the “optional” selections made?

“Optional” selections are made for the adoption period of
four years. At the expiration of the adoption period the

same subjects may be retained or a change to others.
(RSBE)

What is the approved plan for the purchase of textbooks
for the “required” and “optional” subjects?

Books for the “required” subjects shall have the first priority
for textbook purchases. If funds are available, after books
for the “required” subjects have been provided, books
may be purchased for the “optional” subjects. The
“required” subjects are those preceded by the asterisk (*).
Textbooks for the “required” subjects are designated as
the ﬁrst purchases and textbooks for “optional” subjects
are designated as the second purchases. (RSBE)

May textbooks for certain “required” and “optional” sub-
jects be purchased in desirable proportions?

Books may be purchased in desirable proportions for
Reading and Literature in grades four through eight, for
Elementary Science and Health in grades one through
six, and for Kentucky History and Kentucky Geography
in grade seven; however, the number of books purchased
for Reading plus the number of books for Literature shall
not exceed the pupil enrollment per grade. The same plan
applies to Elementary Science and Health, and also to
Kentucky History and Kentucky Geography. This plan
of textbook purchases enables school districts with inade—
quate funds to enrich their school program. School dis-
tricts with adequate textbook funds may purchase text-
books—one book per pupil for these subjects. (RSBE)

HOW many “optional” subjects per grade is it advisable
for school districts to purchase?

A desirable number of books in four subjects provides a
richer school program. Conditions within school district

may not warrant books for more than one or two “optional”
subjects.

F. State Program for Textbook Rebinding

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When did the General Assembly authorize the rebinding
of textbooks?

The 1956 session of the General Assembly enacted legis-
lation that requires the rebinding of state textbooks. (KRS
157.1451)

Who reports the books for rebinding to the Superintendent
of Public Instruction?

Textbooks in need of rebinding are reported on the Annual
Report and Requisition (Form FT—8) on pages provided for
such reports. (RSBE)

By whom are the books that warrant rebinding reported
to the Superintendent of Public Printing?

The Superintendent of Public Instruction makes or causes
a report to be made to the Superintendent of Public
Printing as to the number of books to be rebound. (KBS
157.14522)

By whom are the books rebound?

The Superintendent of Public Printing contracts with a
bindery to rebind the books. (KRS 157.1453)

What are the procedures for shipping the books to and
from the bindery?

The Superintendent of Public Instruction authorizes the
school districts to ship the approved books for rebinding
to the bindery with shipping charges collect. The rebound
books are returned to the school districts by the bindery
with shipping charges prepaid. (RSBE)

What books should be rebound?

Books with up-to—date contents whose conditions warrant
rebinding. A book that costs less than $2 (lowest whole-
sale price), as a rule, should not be rebound. (BSBE)

Who pays the cost for rebinding textbooks?

The cost for rebinding textbooks is paid from the free
textbook funds. (An Attorney General’s opinion d