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Book Policy Manual
Section 0000/1000 - Community/Board Operations
Title Memorials to Deceased Students and Staff
Code 1180
Status Second Reading
MEMORIALS TO DECEASED STUDENTS AND STAFF
Recognizing that the loss of a member of the school community is deeply felt, the District will support staff, students and
families who feel the loss, and will assist with connections to appropriate community resources. As places designated
primarily to support learning, school sites should not serve as the main venue for the memorializing of students or staff.
Memorial activities for deceased students or staff expressed at school shall be approved by the Superintendent of
Schools, after consultation with the Crisis Response Team (CRT) and building administration. The Superintendent in
consultation with the CRT and building administration, shall exercise discretion in determining which activities are
appropriate for school and best meet the overall needs of students, staff, parents and the community. Examples of such
activities include yearbook recognition, graduation recognition, and moment of silence recognition. The Superintendent,
in consultation with the CRT, has discretion to consider memorial events, such as a vigil, that utilize district facilities.
Temporary memorials, such as floral arrangements and photo displays, shall remain in place at the discretion of the
Superintendent, for a period of time not to exceed two weeks after the death occurred. Such memorials shall then be
given to the family by designated district officials, when practicable. Temporary memorials shall not alter district owned
property.