6040: Ceremonies and Observances

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The flags of the United States of America and the State of Nebraska shall be prominently displayed on the school grounds of every school on each day that such school is in session. All flag displays shall be in accordance with the standards prescribed for the display of the flag of the United States of America.

Date of Adoption
June 16, 1975
Date of Revision
March 16, 1998
March 6, 2006
Reaffirmed
October 1, 2012
June 3, 2019

6040.1: Flag Salute and Treatment

6040.1: Flag Salute and Treatment holly Mon, 07/15/2019 - 14:09

The Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee at each building in the District shall be responsible for the care and display of the Flag and shall adhere to rules and customs pertaining to the use and display as set forth in the United States Code.

Date of Adoption
June 16, 1975
Date of Revision
March 16, 1998
April 19, 1999
March 6, 2006
October 12, 2012
Reaffirmed
June 3, 2019

6040.2: Pledge of Allegiance

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Each of the District’s schools shall establish a period of time during the school day, when a majority of the students are scheduled to be present, during which time students will be led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in the presence of the flag of the United States of America. Student participation in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance shall be voluntary. Students not participating in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance shall be permitted to silently stand or remain seated but shall be required to respect the rights of those students electing to participate.

Date of Adoption
October 1, 2012
Reaffirmed
June 3, 2019