Board Policy

BP 6115

Instruction

Ceremonies And Observances

The Board of Education recognizes the importance of having students join together to celebrate events of cultural or historical significance or to acknowledge the contributions of outstanding individuals. Besides helping students to appreciate their pluralistic heritage, holidays, ceremonies and observances can enhance their sense of community, instill pride in our country, and contribute to a positive school climate.

(cf. 6141.6 - Multicultural Education)

Legal Reference:

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

GOVERNMENT CODE

430-439 Display of flags

3540-3549.3 Meeting and negotiating

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 36

174 Time and occasion for display of flag

175 Position and manner of display of flag

COURT DECISIONS

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

Management Resources:

WEB SITES

CDE: http://www.cde.ca.gov

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: March 8, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California