GUEST SPEAKERS/CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS

Guest speakers may be used by teachers from time to time, when such use is consistent with educational goals and with a demonstrable relation to the curricular or co-curricular activity in which the participating students are involved. Teachers are expected to inform the building administrator or designee of the date, time and nature of the presentation whenever such use is planned.

Prior approval from the building principal or designee is required whenever the guest speaker and/or presentation may be reasonably considered controversial.

Guest speakers should represent various approaches or points of view on a given topic in order to afford students a more comprehensive understanding of the issue.

Prior to his/her participation, guest speakers are to be informed of and given written instruction regarding the following regulations:

1. Profanity, vulgarity and lewd comments are prohibited;
2. Tobacco, alcohol or use of a controlled substance is prohibited;
3. Sexist, racist remarks or derogation of any group or individual is prohibited;
4. Content should be age appropriate;
5. Content may not endanger the health and safety of students or staff.                                                

Teachers responsible for inviting a particular guest speaker have the right and obligation to interrupt or suspend the presentation if the conduct or content being presented violates any of the above, is judged to be in poor taste or endangers the health and safety of students or staff.

The teacher requesting participation of a guest speaker must complete this form and the Agreement and Guidelines for Guest Speakers form and submit both to the principal prior to the visit by the guest speaker.

Teacher: ___________________________________

Date of Request______________________________

Class(es): __________________________________ Grade(s)_______________________

Scheduled Date for Speaker: __________________

Periods (s): _______________________

Names of Speaker(s): ___________________________________

Organization Represented (where applicable):

Topic of Speaker:

Qualification of Speaker to address this topic:

How does this topic specifically support your curriculum:

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Prior Approval Granted _____ Prior Approval Denied _____

Principal or Designee’s Signature________________ Date_______

AGREEMENT AND GUIDELINES FOR GUEST SPEAKERS

Thank you for your willingness to join us as a guest speaker. We are grateful for your support and willingness to share with our students and staff.

Guest speakers should represent various approaches or points of view on a given topic in order to afford students a more comprehensive understanding of the issue.

Prior to his/her participation, guest speakers are to be informed of and given written instruction regarding the following regulations:

• Profanity, vulgarity and lewd comments are prohibited;
• Tobacco, alcohol or use of a controlled substance is prohibited;
• Sexist, racist remarks or derogation of any group or individual is prohibited;
• Content should be age appropriate;

• Content may not endanger the health and safety of students or staff                                          

Teachers responsible for inviting a particular guest speaker have the right and obligation to interrupt or suspend the presentation if the conduct or content being presented violates any of the above, is judged to be in poor taste or endangers the health and safety of students or staff.

I have read these guidelines and agree to abide by them:

Guest Speaker’s Signature __________________________

Date ______________

District/School Representative’s

Signature ________________________________

Date _____________