Boulder Valley School District
Adopted: June 27, 2006
Revised: January 8, 2019, September 23, 2025
FLAG DISPLAYS, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CONSTITUTION EDUCATION
Flag Displays
The Superintendent or building principal shall see that the United States flag made in the United States is prominently and permanently displayed in each academic classroom when classes are in session. The flag displayed shall measure no less than either 12 x 18 inches if in a frame or 2 x 3 feet if on a flagstaff.
Flags of the United States (made in the United States) and Colorado shall be displayed on a flagpole on the administration building or on the 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.
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 federal and state 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.
Pledge of Allegiance
Each school shall provide an opportunity each school day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Any person not wishing to participate in the recitation of the Pledge for any reason shall be exempt and need not participate, including standing, but shall remain respectful and not disrupt the activity.
Constitution Education
Schools shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 (or the next school day) of each year.
LEGAL REFERENCES
- 4 U.S.C. Section 7 (position and manner of display)
- C.R.S. § 18-11-205 (flags that can be displayed on permanent flagpole)
- C.R.S. § 22-32-109 (1)(s) (flag displays at administration buildings)
- C.R.S. § 22-32-109 (1)(ii) (duty to adopt policy regarding reasonable display of U.S. flag by students and school district employees)
- C.R.S. § 27-91-108 (2)(c)(3) and (4) (duty to display U.S. flag in classrooms)
- C.R.S. § 27-91-109 (personal display of flag)