A. Assembly Speakers
Approval by the principal must be obtained before invitations are extended to or engagements are made with outside speakers to appear at any school assembly. In making his decision, the principal shall evaluate the subject to be covered, the background of the speaker and the value such a program will give to the total instructional program.
Political candidates will not be permitted to campaign before the student body, however, political leaders may be a valuable resource during their term of office.
Assemblies during the school day where professional groups or speakers are engaged shall be without cost to the students.
B. Classroom Students
Teachers wishing to invite outside speakers to present pertinent information to their classes should be guided by the age of the students and the relationship of the material to be presented to the instructional program. Teachers shall obtain the advice and permission of the principal prior to extending any invitation to outside speakers.
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ADOPTED: June 19, 1984