8805 - FLAGS AND DISPLAYS

This policy is adopted by the Board of Education as a content-neutral policy with respect to the appropriate usage and display of items in District buildings and on/in District property, including flags, banners, posters, electronic insignia, and similar items (collectively "Displays”). In addition to the use of the American flag as addressed in Policy 8800, the only Displays that may be flown, posted, or affixed to the grounds, stadiums, fencing, walls, doors, ceilings, or any other furnishings or appurtenances of any public school system building, vehicle, or facility owned or operated by the Board or posted on any electronic messaging, including emails, on the District's network, are as follows:

1. The current Michigan flag.
2. The current school flag.
3. Displays used in the classroom as a part of a temporary unit of study within the approved curriculum and approved by the principal. 
4. Displays that denote a recognition of achievement and are approved by the Superintendent.
5. Michigan High School Athletic Association or other similar sport tournament Displays recognizing the participation of or accomplishment of a school team and/or athlete.
6. Displays from colleges or universities.
    
7. Flags of countries representing our Foreign Exchange Students.
    
8. Displays representing District approved student organizations/clubs (see Policy 5840).

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