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CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES
The morning opening exercises will include the pledge of allegiance and may include an appropriate patriotic song. The Star-Spangled Banner shall be the only national anthem sung during these exercises. Those pupils who have religious or conscientious objections may be excused from participating, but must not disrupt the exercises. Appropriate recognition shall be given in all schools on the last school day preceding:
Pupils shall be encouraged to develop and/or take part in events and activities in connection with special "days" and "weeks" proclaimed by the nation, state or community. Holidays and special events may be recognized in the district's schools so long as such recognition respects the rights and feelings of others and is consistent with law. Songs and customs which have come to us from the various elements of our national population may be used to broaden our pupils' awareness of the many elements that make up our American culture. Date: April 14, 1986 October 29, 2001 First Reading November 19, 2001 Approved Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:36-3 Display of and salute to flag; pledge of allegiance N.J.S.A. 18A:36-6 Observance of flag day N.J.S.A. 18A:36-7 through -9 Designation of Arbor Day ... N.J.S.A. 18A:36-10 through -12 Designation of Commodore Barry Day ... N.J.S.A. 18A:36-13 Patriotic exercises preceding holidays West Virginia Bd. of Ed. v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943) Holden v. Elizabeth Board of Education, 46 N.J. 281 (1966) Lipp v. Morris, 579 F. 2d 834 (1978) (3rd Cir.) Karcher v. May, 484 U.S. 72 (1987) Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577 (1992) Santa Fe Indep. School District v. Doe, 120 S.Ct. 2266 (June 19, 2000) Cross References: 5114 Suspension and expulsion 5127 Commencement activities 5131 Conduct/discipline 6141.2 Recognition of religious beliefs and customs Key Words Ceremonies and Observances, Holidays, Patriotic Exercises |
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