The Governing Board 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.
(cf. 6111 - School Calendar)
(cf. 6141.2 - Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs)
(cf. 6142.94 - History-Social Science Instruction)
(cf. 6142.3 - Civic Education)
(cf. 6142.4 - Service Learning/Community Service Classes)
District schools shall be closed on the holidays specified in Education Code 37220 and on any other day designated as a holiday by the Board. The Board may, by adoption of a resolution, revise the date upon which schools close in observance of any holiday except Veterans Day, which shall be celebrated on its actual date. (Education Code 37220)
In addition, the Board may, through the adoption of a resolution, authorize the display of symbolic flags or banners in support of specific awareness months.
(cf. 6144 - Controversial Issues)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
37220-37222.20 Holidays and commemorative events
44015.1 Week of the School Administrator
45203 Paid holidays, classified employees
45460 Classified School Employee Week
52720-52730 Patriotic exercises and instruction
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
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 36
106 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
106 Note Educational program on the U.S. Constitution
COURT DECISIONS
Newdow v. Rio Linda Union School District, 597 F.3d 1007, 1012 (9th Cir. 2010)
West Virginia State Board of Education et al v. Barnette et al (1943) 319 U.S. 624
Management Resources:
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
California Department of Education, History/Social Science Instructional Materials: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/hs/im
Policy WAUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: June 9, 2020 Petaluma, California