Series 6000: Instruction

6144.3 Guest Speakers

American academic tradition stresses the free contest of ideas as a vital element in both curriculum development and in classroom teaching.

In order to foster the study and discussion of controversial issues, the Board of Education, in its effort to educate students for effective citizenship, encourages faculty members to invite speakers to address their classes on subjects which are within the framework of the curriculum and which are not prohibited by law.

Prior to such invitation, the teacher shall consult with the Principal concerning the speaker, the subject matter, and all other pertinent information needed to make an informed judgment concerning the advisability and appropriateness of such invitation. All outside speakers shall be introduced to the Principal or designee on arrival at the school.

In the interest of objective and balanced presentations of all sides of controversial issues, equal opportunity shall be given insofar as is practicable and appropriate to representatives of opposing views on the issue under study to present those views. 

Policy adopted: October 15, 2007 THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Thomaston, Connecticut