BP 6115 - CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES

Instruction > Board Policy 6115 - Ceremonies and Observances

The Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of having students observe holidays, celebrate events of cultural or historical significance, and acknowledge the contributions of outstanding individuals in society. On days designated by the Board, staff shall provide students with appropriate commemorative exercises so that they may acquire the knowledge, skills, and principles essential for informed, responsible citizenship in a democratic society.

EDUCATION CODE
37220-37223 Saturdays and holidays
44015.1 Week of the School Administrator
45203 Paid holidays
45460 Classified Employee Week
52720 Daily performance of patriotic exercises in public schools
52730 Patriotic exercises, daily instruction

GOVERNMENT CODE
430-439 Display of flags
3540-3549.3 Meeting and negotiating

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 4
Time and occasion for display of flag
Position and manner of display of flag

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 36
106 Note Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

COURT DECISIONS
West Virginia State Board of Education et al v. Barnette et al, 319 U.S. 624 (1943)

 

Adopted: March 21, 2013
Evergreen School District, San Jose, California