BP 6145.8
Instruction
Assemblies and Special
Events
The Governing Board
believes that assemblies and special events should promote a positive school
climate. Assemblies should be designed
to emphasize cooperation and similarities among students rather than
competition and differences between students of diverse backgrounds. In addition, showcasing student achievement
in academics, athletics, music, art, drama or other such activities can provide
many students with self-esteem and an incentive to be in school.
The director or designee
shall ensure that the speakers and community resources featured in school
assemblies and special events are carefully selected and balanced. Prospective speakers shall agree that they
will present material of educational relevance that is appropriate to the
maturity of the audience, with no statements that are obscene, vulgar or that
incite violence. Assemblies may express
seasonal themes that are not religious in nature.
The director or designee
shall schedule assemblies and special events so as to minimize disruptions and
meet the requirements of law and negotiated agreements. The director or designee may limit the number
of such events whenever they encroach upon or do not support the instructional
program.
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