Blake School District
Board Policy

  BP 6115 
Instruction

 Ceremonies and Observances

The Governing Board 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 4
6  Time and occasion for display of flag
7  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

(12/92  10/94)  11/99

Adopted:   January 2008