Controversial Topics. A. The District believes that controversial issues are a part of the District's instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field. Employees will use professional judgment in determining the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of students.
B. In the presentation of all controversial issues, every effort will be made to affect a balance of biases, divergent points of view, and opportunity for exploration by the students into all sides of the issue.
C. In discussing controversial issues, the employee will encourage students to express their own views, assuring that it be done in a manner that gives due respect to one another's rights and opinions. When discussing controversial issues, the employee will respect positions other than his own. Students will be encouraged, after class discussions and independent inquiry, to reach their own conclusions regarding controversial issues.
Controversial Topics. 3.4.1 The District and the Association believe that controversial issues are a part of the District’s instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field. Employees will use professional judgment in determining the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of the students. All instructional activities shall comply with the District Instructional Materials Policy. Clearly questionable matters concerning the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of the students shall be referred to the principal for consultation and action.
2.6.1 In the presentation of all controversial issues, the employee shall make every effort to present a balance of biases, divergent points of view, and afford an opportunity for exploration by the student into all sides of the issue. The teacher’s responsibility shall be to show objectivity in order that various sides of controversial issues are given. To carry out this responsibility, a teacher shall be well informed in the areas being studied. The teacher shall present the issues in a manner in which the objectives of the study are clear.
3.4.2 In discussing controversial issues, the employee shall encourage students to express their own views,
Controversial Topics. 2.4.1 The district and the Association believe that controversial issues are a part of the District‟s instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field. Employees will use professional judgment in determining the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of the students. All instructional activities shall comply with the District Instructional Materials Policy. Clearly questionable matters concerning the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of the students shall be referred to the principal for consultation and action.
2.4.2 In the presentation of all controversial issues, the Employee shall make every effort to affect a balance of biases, divergent points of view, and afford an opportunity for exploration by the student into all sides of the issue. The teacher‟s responsibility shall be to show objectivity in order that various sides of controversial issues are given. To carry out this responsibility a teacher shall be well informed in the areas being studied and present the issues in a manner in which the class perceives the objectives of the study and understands the issues involved and their implications.
2.4.3 In discussing controversial issues, the Employee shall encourage students to express their own views, assuring that it be done in a manner that gives due respect to one another‟s rights and opinions. When discussing controversial issues, the Employee shall respect positions other than his own. Students shall be encouraged after class discussions and independent inquiry, to reach their own conclusions regarding controversial issues
Controversial Topics. Issues of social importance or controversy must be handled with care. A decision to present such subject matter in an entertainment program should include a determination that the particular program involved is appropriate for the presentation contemplated. HYPNOSIS Actual hypnosis techniques may not be demonstrated in detail. INSTRUCTIONAL CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR Scenes containing complete and accurate instructions in the use of illegal drugs, harmful devices or weapons, or describing imitable techniques for other illegal activities or evasion of apprehension are not permitted. MISLEADING DRAMATIZATIONS, SIMULATIONS AND RECREATIONS Odyssey programs may not be deceptive to the viewing public in any material respect. In cases where the audience might be misled, appropriate disclaimers are to be used. Programming purporting to present non-fictional material in a non-fictional manner must be accurate with respect to material facts or statements. The use of techniques or language such as "we interrupt this program" which may cause viewers to believe an actual news report is being presented is not permitted.
Controversial Topics. The District believes that controversial issues are a part of the District's instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field. Employees will use professional judgment in determining the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of students. In the presentation of all controversial issues, every effort will be made to effect a balance of biases, divergent points of view, and opportunity for exploration by the students into all sides of the issue. In discussing controversial issues, the employee will encourage students to express their own views, assuring that it be done in a manner that gives due respect to one another's rights and opinions. When discussing controversial issues, the employee will respect positions other than his own. Students will be encouraged, after class discussions and independent inquiry, to reach their own conclusions regarding controversial issues. In cases where planned topics concerning sex, politics, and religion are not related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field, the employee will review these planned topics with the principal prior to presentation.
Controversial Topics. The District and the Association believe that controversial issues are a part of the District's instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field. Employees will use professional judgment in determining the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of students. All instructional activities shall comply with the District Controversial Issues/Guest Speakers policy (BP 2331).
Controversial Topics. A teacher shall insure that all sides of a controversial issue are presented equally and that the topic and material used will be appropriate to the maturity level and intellectual ability of the student.
Controversial Topics. A. The District believes that controversial issues are a part of the District’s instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field. Employees will use professional judgment in determining the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of students. Questionable matters shall be referred to the Superintendent and Association.
B. In the presentation of all controversial issues, every effort will be made to affect a balance of biases, divergent points of view, and opportunity for exploration by the students into all sides of the issues.
C. In discussing controversial issues, the employee will encourage students to express their own views, assuring that it will be done in a manner that gives due respect to one another’s rights and opinions. When discussing controversial issues, the employee will respect positions other than his/her own. Students will be encouraged, after class discussions and independent inquiry, to reach their own conclusions regarding controversial issues.
Controversial Topics. The District and the Association believe that controversial issues are a part of the District's instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field. Employees will use professional judgment in determining the appropriateness of the issue to the curriculum and the maturity of students. All instructional activities shall comply with the District Controversial Issues/Guest Speakers policy (BP 2331).
Section 3.6 Personnel Files
1. The individual employee and, subject to the employee’s written consent, an authorized representative
2. Those district employees and representatives designated by the Superintendent who have a need to review the file in order to assist the performance functions of the Personnel Coordinator. The contents of an employee’s District personnel file will contain an application for employment, correspondence, pertinent data concerning the employee’s employment and summary evaluation reports. All information placed in the District file will be signed by the employee with the exception of transcripts or other documents regularly included in all files by the Personnel Office. The contents of an employee’s building file will be maintained by the building principal/ supervisor. This file is the evaluation-working file and shall contain items that the principal /supervisor utilizes in the evaluation process. Every year there will be a mandatory review of this file by the employee and the principal/supervisor as a regular part of the evaluation process. Materials that continue from one school year to the next and/or are placed in the employee’s district personnel file should be signed by the employee to indicate knowledge of the material. If the employee refuses to sign any document related to either the personnel or building evaluation file, the principal/supervisor shall note on the document the employee’s refusal to sign. An employee may request the removal of any derogatory materials after two years, except evaluations, from either the Building file or District file. Material may be removed by mutual agreement. A denial of request may be appealed to the Superintendent or his/her designee. When computers or other forms of technology are used for personnel related matters, reasonable effort will be made to restrict access and ensure confidentiality.
Controversial Topics. Issues of social importance or controversy must be handled with care. A decision to present such subject matter in an entertainment program should include a determination that the particular program involved is appropriate for the presentation contemplated. HYPNOSIS Actual hypnosis techniques may not be demonstrated in detail. INSTRUCTIONAL CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR Scenes containing complete and accurate instructions in the use of illegal drugs, harmful devices or weapons, or describing imitable techniques for other illegal activities or evasion of apprehension are not permitted.
