Jerome Joint School District No. 261

SCHOOL FACILITIES 9805

Memorials on School Grounds

From time to time there may be a desire to honor a deceased student or employee of the District. Any individual or group considering honoring a deceased member of the school community shall place their request in writing and submit their request to the Board. The Board or its designee will contact the family of the deceased to discuss such memorial arrangements. The Board may allow memorials to take place on a case-by-case basis and may not grant authorization to every request.

In considering requests for permanent memorials, the Board will take into account the recommendations of the

Superintendent regarding the cos to the District for future maintenance and upkeep of the memorial that might

accrue to the District.

In the event the Board approves a memorial to be placed on school grounds, it is strongly recommended that such memorials be in the form of a living memorial, such as a tree. This living memorial maybe marked with a

permanent stone and plaque of modest size indicating the name and relevant information of the person to be

memorialized. Other types of memorials may be considered for approval by the Board using the same process

indicated above. Any type of memorial, including wording on a plaque, as well as any memorial service on school property, must be approved by the Board or its designee.

Any memorial, permanent or temporary, such as a tree or plaque may be removed, transplanted, taken down, or

discarded by the District in the event the school is experiencing demolition, modifications, if the tree has died, or

for any other reason that the Board determines that the memorial should be removed or moved. Individuals

wishing to place a memorial of any kind must realize that the memorial may not be a permanent fixture on school property and the District has no responsibility to move the same.

In lieu of a physical memorial, the Board suggests that a permanent memorial for the deceased student or

staff be limited in form to perpetual awards or scholarships. Contributions to a general scholarship fund

established by the District may be made. Memorial scholarships may be accepted and awarded under criteria

approved by the District in honor of persons who have special significance to the students, District, or

community. Items received become the property of the District and will be used for the purpose for which they

were donated.

The Board recognizes that memorials of flowers, personal messages, and mementoes are often created at lockers,

parking spaces, and other a reason District property upon such losses or events. The display of all remembrances will be temporary in nature, and will be removed in a timely manner and offered to the family.

Requests may be made to the Board to memorialize an individual or event in school yearbooks, at graduation

ceremonies and other District activities. Activities will not detract from scheduled classroom or school activities. The celebration of student accomplishments may, with prior Board or designee approval, be authorized.

Policy History:

Adopted on: 05/28/2019

Revised On: