8331 - Controversial Issues

Policy: Controversial Issues	Policy Number: 8331
Date of Original Policy: 07/10/2002	Date Revision Adopted: 07/11/2018
Reviewed by Policy Committee: 09/15/2021	Date of Next Review: 08/19/2024
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Controversial issues may be studied as part of the curriculum and teachers shall present these issues in their classrooms in an impartial and objective manner.  

Teachers wishing to call upon outside speakers in the presentation of controversial issues are required to obtain the approval of the principal who shall keep in mind the obligation for presenting opposing views as well, and who shall inform the Superintendent prior to the presentation.  

It is recognized that parents and citizens of the community have a right to protest to the school administration when convinced that unfair and biased presentations are being made by the teacher. In considering such protests, the Superintendent of Schools shall provide for a hearing so that both parties may fairly express their views. If requested, the Superintendent's decision may be appealed to the Board of Education.