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April 2, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 26.

Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICY 4.31 COMMUNITY SPEAKERS

Description

Policy 4.31 - Community Speakers

  • Revises the review process for teachers prior to requesting approval for a guest speaker.
  • Revises the administrator review process prior to approving a guest speaker.
  • Updates parent/guardian notification requirements for guest speakers and adds a parental opt out if a parent does not wish for their child to be a part of the presentation.

 

This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.

 

The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.



Gap Analysis

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.



Previous Outcomes 

This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.



Expected Outcomes 

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.



Strategic Plan Goal

Recommendation

That the revised Policy 4.31 - Community Speakers - be approved as presented. 



Contact Information

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact
N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Policy 4.31 - Community Speakers3/25/2024Cover Memo