3140 Flag Display

2023  3140

          Community Relations

SUBJECT: FLAG DISPLAY

In accordance with State Education Law and Executive Law, the Board will display the United States flag upon or near each public school building during school hours, weather permitting, and such other times as the statutes may require or the Board may direct.

When ordered by the President, Governor, or local official, to commemorate a tragic event or the death of an outstanding individual, the flag will be flown at half-staff. The Superintendent's approval will be required for the flag to be flown at half-staff on any other occasion.

The flag will be displayed in every assembly room (i.e., the auditorium) including the room where the Board meetings are conducted, as well as displayed in all rooms used for instruction.

4 USC§ 6
Education Law§§ 418-420
Executive Law§§ 402 and 403
8 NYCRR §§ 108.1-108.3