8802 - PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES AND OBSERVANCES

In accordance with the U.S. Flag Code requirements, the flag of the United States shall be raised above each school and/or at other appropriate places during all school sessions.

Professional staff members are authorized to lead students in the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem at an appropriate time each school day. No student may be compelled against the student’s objections or those of the student’s parents to recite the Pledge or sing the National Anthem.

Every school in the District shall offer the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem each school day in grades one (1) through twelve (12). District staff conducting these activities shall protect the rights and the privacy of a nonparticipating student.

The District may offer students and staff a Moment of Silence to commemorate a significant event that has significant impact on the community. The decision to offer a moment of silence shall be the building principal's and/or the District Administrator's decision. No moment of silence shall be described by school officials with reference to religious symbolism or activity.

Flag Display and Pledge of Allegiance at Board Meetings

It is the policy of the Board of Education that the flag of the United States of America shall be on display in the Board Room for each regular monthly Board of Education meeting.

The Board meetings shall begin with the presiding officer or his/her designee leading the pledge to the flag, or other patriotic observance. No one shall be compelled, against their objections, to stand and/or recite the pledge.

T.C. 10/23/23

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