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Board debates draft flag-display policy; staff will add college pennant exception and seek legal review

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 Board of Education · May 29, 2025
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Summary

Director Jorgensen proposed limiting flags on district property to government flags (U.S., state, POW/MIA and military service flags) and making other flags temporary with prior approval; the board discussed First Amendment and classroom implications, asked staff to add an exception for college pennants, and requested a legal memo before next week's nonaction posting.

Director Jorgensen presented revisions to policy IMD to tighten which flags may be displayed on district property and to require prior permission for non-government flags. The proposed language would limit permanent displays to the U.S. flag, Colorado state flag and authorized service flags and allow other flags…

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