Ceremonies and Observances

Ceremonies and Observances (Administrative Regulation 6115)

The Board of Trustees approved an update to Administrative Regulation 6115: Ceremonies and Observances on November 18, 2025. NUSD will no longer be following gubenatorial or presidential proclamations for lowering flags to half staff. The flag will be flown at half staff for the days described below

Display of the Flag

The flag of the United States and the flag of California shall be displayed during business hours at the entrance or on the grounds of every district school and on or near the district office. At all times, the national flag shall be placed in the position of first honor. (Government Code 431, 436; 4 USC 6)

When displayed on a building or on a flagstaff in the open, the national flag shall be displayed only from sunrise to sunset unless properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. The flag should not be displayed during inclement weather unless an all-weather flag is used. (4 USC 6)

The national flag shall fly at half-staff on the following occasions: (4 USC 7)

1. For 30 days from the death of the President or a former President
2. For 10 days from the death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives
3. From the day of death until interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a secretary of an executive or military department, former Vice President, or the Governor of a state
4. On the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress
5. On Memorial Day, until noon only
6. On Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15), unless it falls on Armed Forces Day

For full legal language and complete requirements, please refer to Board Administrative Regulation 6115: Ceremonies and Observances, as adopted and last revised by the NUSD Board of Trustees.