Code: INDB
Adopted: 1/ 24/00
Revised: 9/11/06
Orig. Code(s): 737.1
Flag Displays and Salutes
A United States flag and an Oregon flag shall be displayed on or near each school building during school hours, except in unsuitable weather and at such other times as the Board deems proper. A United States flag shall also be displayed in each classroom.
Students shall receive instruction in respect for the national flag, and be provided an opportunity to salute the United States flag at least once each week by reciting The Pledge of Allegiance.
A flag salute may be implemented at assemblies, before or after school, at lunch, special events, home room class, athletic contests or at other times deemed appropriate by the principal. Individual staff members and students who do not participate in the salute must maintain a respectful silence during the salute.
END OF POLICY
Legal Reference(s):
ORS 336.067
ORS 339.875
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943).
9/14/99*SW