2521C - RESOURCE SPEAKERS

Teachers are encouraged to invite guest lecturers to discuss a particular subject with their students under the following conditions:

1. The subject is of educational relevance and value to the students in that class.
2. The subject is presented in an unbiased or unprejudiced manner. (Speakers representing several sides of an issue may be used.)
3. The speaker(s) will not tend to disrupt the educational program.
4. The information to be discussed is appropriate for the age and maturity of the students.
5. Any speaker addressing a subject related to the District's program on health shall meet the guidelines established for that program. (See Policy 2413 and Policy 2414)
6. The teacher shall remain in the classroom during the entire presentation to provide for appropriate follow-up.

The building principal shall approve the visits of all guest speakers and seek permission to record the presentation by audio or video tape for use with other classes.

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