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Board adopts revised policy on display of U.S. flag on school property
Summary
The Shawnee school board approved revisions to SPS Board Policy EA governing display of the United States flag on school property. The motion, made by Jeanne Swinney and seconded by Mandy Hillhouse, passed 5-0 with two members absent.
The Board of Education approved revisions to SPS Board Policy EA concerning the display of the United States flag on school property. Board member Jeanne Swinney moved the policy revision and Board member Mandy Hillhouse seconded; the minutes record the motion as carried with five yes votes and two absent members.
The minutes record the action as "approve revisions to SPS Board Policy EA regarding the display of the United States flag on school property." The record does not include the text of the revisions or an explanation of the changes; those details would be found in the formal policy document or board packet. Voters recorded yes were Turner Bass, Jeanne Swinney, Clif Harden, Mandy Hillhouse and Bobby Canty; Russ Oliver and Kristen Wilson were absent for that vote.
The minutes do not show any public comment or staff presentation about the policy change. For readers seeking the specific language change, the board's policy manual or posted packet should be consulted.
