File: IMDB - Flag Displays

The superintendent or building principal shall see that the United States flag is prominently and permanently displayed in each academic classroom when classes are in session. The flag displayed shall measure no less than 12 x 18 inches if in a frame or 2 x 3 feet if on a flagstaff.

The United States and Colorado flags shall be displayed on a flagpole at the central administration building grounds at all times during days while school is in session except during inclement weather. The flag displayed shall measure no less than 3 x 5 feet in size.  Any United States flag purchased for display on school district property may only be displayed if it has been made in the United States.

Traditional customs and practices of displaying the flags of the United States and of Colorado shall be observed. Flags shall be handled with respect at all times.

The United States flag or any depiction or representation of the flag displayed for public view and permanently attached to any part of school buildings or grounds shall conform with state and federal laws regarding flag displays and use. However, temporary displays of instructional or historical materials or student work products used as part of a lesson that includes the flag shall be allowed even if they do not conform with federal law as long as they are not permanently affixed or attached.

District employees and students have the right to reasonably display the flag of the United States on their own person, personal property, and/or property under their temporary control, such as a desk or locker.

Adopted: June 13, 2006

Revised: March 04, 2008

Reviewed & Approved: August 11, 2009

LEGAL REF:    Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Comm. Sch. Dist., 393 US 503 (1968)

CRS 18-11-205 (flags that can be displayed on permanent buildings)

CRS  22-32-109 (1)(s) (flag displays at administration buildings)

CRS  22-32-109 (1)(ii) (duty to adopt policy regarding reasonable display of US flag by students and School District employees) 

CRS  27-2-108 (2)(c), (3) and (4) (duty to display US flag in classrooms)

CRS  27-2-108.5 (personal display of flag)

4 USC Section 7 (position and manner of display)

CROSS REF:  GBEB, Staff Conduct

GBEBA, Staff Dress Code

JIC, Student Conduct, and subcodes

JJC, School Displays

JK, Student Discipline, and subcodes

KI, Visitors to Schools