Bernadette Squittieri: Moultonborough parents should stand up for their rights

To The Daily Sun,

My name is Bernadette Squittieri, and I’ve lived in the town of Moultonborough for 38 years. I am a former teacher from New York state, and have been a substitute teacher at Moultonborough Central School and the Academy. Recently, I brought a book to the attention of the administration that I thought should be removed from the library at the Academy. The book contains many words that are sexually explicit and inappropriate. The contents of the book include: child abuse, date rape scene, sexual nudity, profanity, violence, masturbation, and alcohol and drug use.

The administration and the committee chose to keep the book in the school library. The next step was for me to bring the book to the school board's approval. There was a school board meeting on May 15 to discuss this matter. The school board listened to my concerns but chose to go along with the administration's decision to keep the book in the Moultonborough Academy library. I’m writing this letter to bring this information to the parents and residents of Moultonborough. Are parents aware of the books available to children at school? Do they line up with parents' educational values? If not, they need to make their voice known. It is a privilege for me to stand up for what I believe is right.

Bernadette Squittieri

Moultonborough