BARREN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE BASED DECISION MAKING FUNCTIONAL SCHOOL OPERATIONAL POLICIES District: Barren School: Barren County Middle School Policy Type (By-Laws or Function): Function Policy Number: 14.02 POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION Discipline--Protection of Students’ Religious Freedoms POLICY STATEMENT BCMS students may: 1) Pray vocally, silently, alone or with other students. 2) Express religious viewpoints. 3) Attempt to discuss religious viewpoints with other students. 4) Distribute religious literature. 5) Be absent, observe religious holidays, and participate in other religious practices. BCMS students who exercise the above rights may not: 1) Infringe on the rights of BCMS to maintain order and discipline, to prevent disruption of the educational process, and to determine educational curriculum and assignments. 2) Harass other persons or coerce other persons to participate in the activity. 3) Otherwise infringe on the rights of other persons. No teachers, administrators or other employees may lead, direct, or encourage any religious or anti-religious activity. DATE ADOPTED__________________ file: f:polrelig SIGNATURE___________________________ (COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON)