Elmbrook's "Fun Home" Reaches Local Media
Senior leadership ignored parental objection, but acted after local media discussed the book.
The community’s exposure of explicit materials reached local media on 1/19/23, detailing additional things in “Fun Home” such as a father grooming young children and child nudity.
Superintendent Mark Hansen did not act when a parent raised concerns publicly. Only upon Mark receiving notice of media attention did he take swift action to remove the book for review. First Mark said that the book would be reviewed by a (mostly internal) reconsideration committee per policy. Upon further pushback, Mark changed his story to say the book acquisition did not follow procedure and a committee will not be used.
Almost all Elmbrook Board members have ignored parent cries about inappropriate books. The Board must be emailed by the community instructing them to hold individuals accountable for repeated inappropriate materials brought into libraries. Superintendent Mark Hansen continues to deflect taking responsibility for his administration’s actions and most Board members allow it.
Without documentation of complaints by the community, the majority of Board members will continue to bury their heads in the sand. Unfortunately the community and its children are paying the price.