Clancy school board retains disputed book, faces backlash

The Clancy Elementary School Board approved a committee’s recommendation to keep the book “Jack, Not Jackie” in the school’s library, but faced harsh criticism for “not protecting children.”

The district’s reconsideration committee said the book adheres to school policy, and the committee said it supports diversity and different points of view.

After about 20 minutes of being interrupted by parents and members of the public who questioned the verbiage of the motion, the five-member board voted unanimously July 10 to keep the book in the library.

Clancy Elementary School sits on Clancy Creek Road.

SONNY TAPIA, Independent Record

“We elected you and we are not happy with you,” a commenter said.

“Jack, Not Jackie” has been a focal point of multiple school board meetings in Clancy, with members of the public supporting or denying its premise. A big sister realizes that her little sister, Jackie, doesn’t like dresses or fairies – she likes ties and bugs. Author Erica Silverman’s note from the book started with, “Why a picture book for young children about gender identity?”

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