SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA School Board Policy Executive Summary Form D Policy Number: 8810 Title of Policy: The American Flag Cabinet Member: Christine Moore Purpose of Revisions: The purpose of the proposed revisions to the policy is to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, Florida State Board of Education Rules, Board policies, administrative rules, procedures, and guidelines. In addition, the proposed revisions promote transparency and accountability. Tentative Cabinet 9/17/18 Schedule: Rule Development Workshop 9/25/18 School Board Meeting Approval 10/9/18 Summary of Proposed Policy Revisions: Effective Date upon approval This policy is being revised to clarify language as follows: each public K-20 educational institution that is provided or authorized by the Constitution and laws of Florida shall display daily in each classroom the flag of the United States. The flags must be made in the United States, must be at least two (2) feet by three (3) feet, and must be properly displayed in accordance with Title 4 U.S.C. The proposed revisions encompass the suggested language from NEOLA Specific Authority: Sections 1000.06, 1001.41, 1003.44; 36 U.S.C. 173-178US Public Law No. 623, as amended by US Public Law No. 829 Next Steps: Revisions to internal procedures Training for BPS employees regarding revisions to policies and revised procedures 2/20/18 ade
Current Version
BPS Current 8810 - THE AMERICAN FLAG Salute to the Flag The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag shall be rendered daily according to the provisions of F.S. 1003.44. Display of the Flag A. Out-of-Doors The flag of the United States shall be displayed daily upon the grounds of each school on a suitable flag staff when the weather permits. B. In the Classroom Each classroom shall display the flag of the United States on an appropriate staff. Flying the Flag at Half-Staff Etiquette regarding the U.S. Flag says, "The flag is to be flown at half-staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order." F.S. 1000.06, 1001.41, 1003.44 U.S. Public Law No. 623, as amended by U.S. Public Law No. 829
Neola Template
Neola Template 8810 - THE AMERICAN FLAG Salute to the Flag The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag shall be rendered daily according to the provisions of F.S. 1003.44. Display of the Flag A. Out-of-Doors The flag of the United States shall be displayed daily upon the grounds of each school on a suitable flag staff when the weather permits. B. In the Classroom Each classroom shall display the flag of the United States on an appropriate staff. Flying the Flag at Half-Staff Etiquette regarding the U.S. Flag says, "The flag is to be flown at half-staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order." Neola 2002 Legal F.S. 1000.06 F.S. 1001.41 F.S. 1003.44 U.S. Public Law No. 623, as amended by U.S. Public Law No. 829
Redline Draft
Redline 8/28/18 BPS Current 8810 - THE AMERICAN FLAG Salute to the Flag The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag shall be rendered daily according to the provisions of F.S. 1003.44. Display of the Flag A. Out-of-Doors The flag of the United States shall be displayed daily upon the grounds ofat each school and upon every District building or grounds on a suitable flag staff when the weather permits., except when the District is closed for vacation B. In the Classroom Each public K-20 educational institution that is provided or authorized by the Constitution and laws of Florida shall display daily in each classroom the flag of the United States. The flag must be made in the United States, must be at least two (2) feet by three (3) feet, and must be properly displayed in accordance with Title 4 U.S.C. Each classroom shall display the flag of the United States on an appropriate staff. Flying the Flag at Half-Staff Etiquette regarding the U.S. Flag says, "The flag is to be flown at half-staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order." Neola 2002 Legal F.S. 1000.06 F.S. 1001.41 F.S. 1003.44 U.S. Public Law No. 623, as amended by U.S. Public Law No. 829 Revised
F.S. 1000.06, 1001.41, 1003.44 U.S. Public Law No. 623, as amended by U.S. Public Law No. 829 Redline 8/28/18
Clean Version
Clean 8/28/18 8810 - THE AMERICAN FLAG Salute to the Flag The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag shall be rendered daily according to the provisions of F.S. 1003.44. Display of the Flag A. Out-of-Doors The flag of the United States shall be displayed daily at each school and upon every District building or grounds on a suitable flag staff when the weather permits, except when the District is closed for vacation B. In the Classroom Each public K-20 educational institution that is provided or authorized by the Constitution and laws of Florida shall display daily in each classroom the flag of the United States. The flag must be made in the United States, must be at least two (2) feet by three (3) feet, and must be properly displayed in accordance with Title 4 U.S.C. Flying the Flag at Half-Staff Etiquette regarding the U.S. Flag says, "The flag is to be flown at half-staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order." Neola 2002 Legal F.S. 1000.06 F.S. 1001.41 F.S. 1003.44 U.S. Public Law No. 623, as amended by U.S. Public Law No. 829 Revised