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8220 School Day

8220 - SCHOOL DAY
 
A. Opening Exercises
 
1. Each school day and special program may begin with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2. Only those students who have conscientious scruples against such a pledge or salute, or are children of accredited representatives of foreign governments to whom the United States extends diplomatic immunity will be excused from repeating the Pledge of Allegiance. Such students should show respect by remaining silent.

3. If a student or teacher is in the hall or office during the Pledge of Allegiance, s/he must stand and remain silent.

4. Religious readings or exercises shall not be a part of opening, closing, or any other exercise for any school day.
 
B. Announcements
 
The District Administrator may allow notices of general interest to be broadcast over the school loudspeaker at designated times in accordance with the following rules:

Announcements may be made for the following:
 
1. any school-sponsored activity

2. organizations using District facilities for student activities

3. nonreligious, noncommercial, nonpolitical community groups

Notices which constitute advertising are not allowed.
 
C. Flag Display
 
1. The American Flag is to be flown s on days when school is in session.

2. The Lead Custodian is responsible for raising and lowering the flag and for maintaining it in proper condition.

3. The flag is flown at half-staff on order of the President or the Governor. It may not be flown at half-staff as a form of political or other dissent.
 
D. School Assemblies

The District Administrator is responsible for the scheduling and operation of all assemblies. Each assembly should be directly related to accomplishing one or more of the District's goals for students and should interfere as little as possible with the academic program.
 
E. School Closings
 
Whenever a school is closed due to a calamity such as hazardous weather, utility failure, and the like, all school-sponsored activities are to be considered cancelled until further notice or the resumption of school.

The District Administrator will be responsible for determining which, if any, school-sponsored activities may take place.

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8220 - SCHOOL DAY

The Board of Education authorizes the school day to be arranged and scheduled by the administration. It is to offer the maximum education for the time spent within the limitations of school facilities and the laws and regulations of the State.

The District Administrator may close the schools, delay the opening of school, or dismiss school early when such alteration in the regular session is required for the protection of the health and safety of students and staff members. S/He shall prepare rules for the proper and timely notification of concerned persons and parents in the event of any emergency closing of the schools.

The District Administrator shall have the authority to determine which school-related activities may be conducted if the school is closed for a period of time. S/He shall prepare appropriate guidelines for communication to students, parents, and others regarding the scheduling and conduct of such activities.

118.24(2), Wis. Stats.