Common use of Controversial Issues Clause in Contracts

Controversial Issues. 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. As a vital component of academic freedom, employees shall be primarily responsible for making decisions regarding methods and for recommending basic materials used for the instruction of students. This responsibility shall be tempered by the following: 1. 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, the employee shall make every effort to effect a balance of biases, divergent points of view, and afford an opportunity for exploration by the students into all sides of the issue. The employee’s responsibility shall be to show objectivity in order that various sides of controversial issues are given. To carry out this responsibility an employee 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. The appropriate administrator shall review curricular matters of a clearly controversial nature. In the event that a request for reconsideration is made of the classroom curriculum or library materials, formal procedures shall be followed as outlined in Tahoma School District policy. 2. 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/her own. Students shall be encouraged, after class discussions and independent inquiry, to reach their own conclusions regarding controversial issues. 3. In any event materials and methods used will conform to the instructional materials policy of the District and should be appropriate to the grade and/or maturity of the students involved.

Controversial Issues. 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. As a vital component of academic freedom, employees shall be primarily responsible for making decisions regarding methods and for recommending basic materials used for the instruction of students. This responsibility shall be tempered by the following: 1. 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, the employee shall make every effort to effect a balance of biases, divergent points of view, and afford an opportunity for exploration by the students into all sides of the issue. The employee’s responsibility shall be to show objectivity in order that various sides of controversial issues are given. To carry out this responsibility an employee 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. The appropriate administrator shall review curricular matters of a clearly controversial nature. In the event that a request for reconsideration is made of the classroom curriculum or library materials, formal procedures shall be followed as outlined in Tahoma School District policy. 2. 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/her their own. Students shall be encouraged, after class discussions and independent inquiry, to reach their own conclusions regarding controversial issues. 3. In any event materials and methods used will conform to the instructional materials policy of the District and should be appropriate to the grade and/or maturity of the students involved.