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 - Learning Through Community Service)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
37220-37223 Saturdays and holidays
44015.1 Week of the School Administrator
45203 Paid holidays
45460 Classified Employee Week
52720 Daily performance of patriotic exercises in public schools
52730 Patriotic exercises, daily instruction
GOVERNMENT CODE
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 Note Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
COURT DECISIONS
West Virginia State Board of Education et al v. Barnette et al, 319 U.S. 624 (1943)
Management Resources:
CSBA PUBLICATIONS
Constitution Day: New Mandate for Districts Receiving Federal Funds, CSBA Advisory, August 2005
FEDERAL REGISTER
70 Fed. Reg. 29727 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (2005)
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 SANTA CLARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: April 24, 2014 Santa Clara, California