denied, 464 U.S. 993, 104 S. Ct. 487, 78 L. Ed. 2d 549 (1986) (quoting Ambach v. Norwick, 441 U.S. 68, 76-77, 60 L. Ed. She did not preview the movie, despite the fact that she had been warned that portions were unsuitable for viewing in this context. 2d 637 (1966) (sit-in by blacks at "whites only" library), West Virginia State Bd. Accordingly, for the reasons stated, the judgment of the district court is VACATED, and this cause is DISMISSED. ), cert. Justice Brennan restated the test to decide intent and asserted: Thus whether petitioners' removal of books from their school libraries denied respondents their First Amendment rights depends upon the motivation behind petitioners' actions. Send Email Heres how to get more nuanced and relevant Because some parts of the film are animated, they are susceptible to varying interpretations. The school board stated insubordination as an alternate ground for plaintiff's dismissal. 1628 (1943) (flag salute is a form of expression); Stromberg v. California, 283 U.S. 359, 368-69, 51 S. Ct. 532, 535-36, 75 L. Ed. . Ala. 1977) ("immorality" standard not vague as applied to teacher discharged for making sexual advances toward his students). Id. A tenured teacher's employment was ended because she had an "R" rated movie, shown to her high school students on the last day of the school year. Id. Joint Appendix at 137. She made no attempt at any time to explain the meaning of the movie or to use it as an educational tool. 2d 549 (1986). A teacher is held to a standard of personal conduct which does not permit the commission of immoral or criminal acts because of the harmful impression made on the students. 2d 903 (1983); Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108-09, 92 S. Ct. 2294, 2299, 33 L. Ed. 717 S.W.2d 837 - BOARD OF EDUC. 6. Healthy, 429 U.S. at 287, 97 S. Ct. at 576. Healthy case, involving actions by a teacher outside the school environment, must be viewed in light of the court's deference to the autonomy of school boards in regulating the educational process. v. Doyle, 429 U.S. 274, 285-87, 97 S. Ct. 568, 50 L. Ed. Showing an R rated movie- Pink Floyd The Wall to her high school students; grades 9-11, on the last day of the 1983-1984 school year. 1, ETC.. 469 F.2d 623 - RUSSO v. CENTRAL SCH. Id. In the context of statutory provisions governing employee discipline, the Supreme Court has recognized the inherent difficulty in drawing statutes which are broad enough to cover a wide range of conduct, yet narrow enough to give fair warning. On the afternoon of May 31, 1984, Principal Jack Portwood asked Fowler to give him the video tape, and she did so. 352, 356 (M.D. In Cohen v. California, 403 U.S. 15, 91 S. Ct. 1780, 29 L. Ed. . Cited 614 times, MT. denied, 411 U.S. 932, 93 S. Ct. 1899, 36 L. Ed. at 307; Parducci v. Rutland, 316 F. Supp. Plaintiff argues that Ky. Rev. Joint Appendix at 291. 2d 435 (1982) used the Mt. 2d 222 (1972); 511 Detroit Street, Inc. v. Kelley, 807 F.2d 1293, 1295 (6th Cir. Finally, the district court concluded that K.R.S. OF LAUREL COUNTY v. McCOLLUM. The cases just discussed demonstrate that conduct is protected by the First Amendment only when it is expressive or communicative in nature.7 In the present case, because plaintiff's conduct in having the movie shown cannot be considered expressive or communicative, under the circumstances presented, the protection of the First Amendment is not implicated. Joint Appendix at 199, 201, 207, 212-13, 223, 226, 251.3. Consequently, the focus of our inquiry is whether Fowler's conduct was constitutionally protected. You're all set! . Sec. However, she stated that she believed Charles Bailey when he told her that he continued to edit while she was gone. 1976) (insubordinate acts were clearly within scope of regulation governing "unofficerlike conduct"; regulation not vague as applied), cert. 1976) (finding no constitutional violation in the Board's exercise of curriculum and textbook control, while, at the same time, determining that the Board had wrongly removed books from the library). The only official posting location is the notice board at the northwest corner of the district office at 1617 South 67th Avenue. at 862, 869. "The problem in any case is to arrive at a balance between the interests of the teacher, as a citizen, in commenting upon matters of public concern and the interest of the State, as an employer, in promoting the efficiency of the public services it performs through its employees.". Cited 60 times, 616 F.2d 1371 (1980) | I would suggest that the rationale underlying Spence v. Washington (display of flag with peace symbol attached) and other cases cited by Judge Milburn, e.g., Brown v. Louisiana, 383 U.S. 131, 15 L. Ed. Purely expressive works -- songs, movies and books of entertainment value only -- are protected by the First Amendment just like works of moral philosophy. right or left of "armed robbery. Board Clerk Therefore, I would affirm the judgment of the District Court. In the present case, it is undisputed that plaintiff's employment was terminated because she had the "R" rated movie shown to her students and because she said she would do it again. If [plaintiff] shows " [a]n intent to convey a particularized message and in the surrounding circumstances the likelihood was great that the message would be understood by those who viewed it," id. However, she stated that she believed Charles Bailey when he told her that he continued to edit while she was gone. . 1974), a teacher was discharged for public displays of deviate sexual behavior under a statute proscribing "conduct unbecoming a teacher." Id., at 862, 869, 102 S. Ct. at 2805-06, 2809. OF ED.. 611 F.2d 1109 - KINGSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCH. 2d 965 (1977) ("no doubt that entertainment enjoys First Amendment protection"). Healthy, 429 U.S. at 282-84, 97 S. Ct. at 573-74. In the final analysis, the ultimate goal of school officials is to insure that the discipline necessary to the proper functioning of the school is maintained among both teachers and students. Mrs. Peggy Eastburn 322 (1926). We have viewed the film in conjunction with Fowler's testimony concerning the portions of the film which were edited during the two showings, and we conclude that the district court's findings in this regard are clearly erroneous. Joint Appendix at 83, 103, 307. 470 U.S. 564 - ANDERSON v. BESSEMER CITY. Plaintiff argues that Ky.Rev.Stat. 1. 1976) (teacher could not successfully contend that "due and sufficient cause" standard did not give notice that improper conduct toward students would result in discipline); Kilpatrick v. Wright, 437 F. Supp. Purely expressive works--songs, movies and books of entertainment value only--are protected by the First Amendment just like works of moral philosophy. Cited 35 times. Joint Appendix at 308-09, To the extent that the district court's finding of fact number 34 may be interpreted as a finding that the defendants objected to the film only on an ideological level, the finding is clearly erroneous. Id. Many courts have recognized that a teacher's First Amendment rights encompass the notion of "academic freedom" to exercise professional judgment in selecting topics and materials for use in the course of the educational process. 1985) (nonexpressive dancing constitutes conduct not entitled to protection of the First Amendment). 391 U.S. 563 - PICKERING v. BOARD OF EDUCATION. Healthy City School Dist. The objections to the method of communication in the film at issue in the present case cannot be seen as a sham or cover-up but as valid objections to a film the board thought inappropriate for classroom viewing. The Court in Mt. Judge Milburn states further that "plaintiff's conduct in having the movie shown cannot be considered expressive or communicative." Id. . However, I conclude that Fowler's conduct in having the movie shown under the circumstances present here did not constitute expression4 protected by the First Amendment.5 It is undisputed that Fowler was discharged for the showing of the movie, Pink Floyd -- The Wall. The most conscientious of codes that define prohibited conduct of employees includes 'catchall' clauses prohibiting employee 'misconduct,' 'immorality,' or 'conduct unbecoming.' She was discharged in July, 1984 for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a teacher. Cited 210 times, Kingsville Independent School District v. Cooper, 611 F.2d 1109 (1980) | It can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate. It is also undisputed that she left the room on several occasions while the film was being shown. Assistant Principal Michael Candler, who observed the movie during part of the afternoon showing, testified that Charles Bailey's editing attempt was not sufficient to preclude the students from seeing the nudity. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court has long recognized that certain forms of expressive conduct are entitled to protection under the First Amendment. . 87 S. Ct. 675 (1967) | Mrs. Eastburn has resided in the Fowler community for nearly 30 years, and all of her children attended Fowler schools. DIST. See Minarcini v. Strongsville City School Dist., 541 F.2d 577 (6th Cir. 1628 (1943) (flag salute), are inapposite because they involve examples of symbolic expression, not verbal communication, and articulate guidelines for determining what symbolic acts may constitute expression. 831, 670 F.2d 771 (1982) | at 411, because Fowler did not explain the messages contained in the film to the students. 93 S. Ct. 529 (1972) | Id. Cir. Finally, we must determine whether plaintiff's conduct constituted "conduct unbecoming a teacher" within the meaning of Ky. Rev. In the present case, we conclude that plaintiff's conduct, although not illegal, constituted serious misconduct. Fowler v. Board of Ed. District Court Opinion at 6. 161.790(1)(b) was not vague or overbroad, apparently for the reason that, because Fowler's conduct was protected by the First Amendment, such conduct "as a matter of fact and law did not constitute conduct unbecoming a teacher." Bd. 478 U.S. 675 - BETHEL SCHOOL DIST. Cited 1095 times, 92 S. Ct. 2294 (1972) | Under the circumstances present, the court concluded that a discharge for conduct unbecoming a teacher could be upheld. First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Board of Education of Township High School District 205, Fowler v. Board of Education of Lincoln County, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Defendants, Board of Education of Lincoln County, Kentucky, individual board, members, and the Superintendent of the Lincoln County Schools, Plaintiff, Jacqueline Fowler tenured teacher employed by Lincoln County school, Discharged for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a teacher in July 1984. In this appeal, defendants contend that the district court erred in its conclusion that plaintiff's discharge violated her First Amendment rights. $(document).ready(function () { Other segments involving a violent rape, nudity, a suggestion of oral sex, and a naked woman and naked man in bed engaging in foreplay and intercourse were also shown in the morning. In order to defend itself against such a claim, the government must establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the decision to terminate would have been made in the absence of the exercise of the constitutionally protected right. 2d 518, 105 S. Ct. 1504 (1985). 1, 469 F.2d 623 (2d Cir. Therefore, I would affirm the judgment of the District Court. See, e.g., Stern v. Shouldice, 706 F.2d 742 (6th Cir. KEYISHIAN ET AL. Healthy City School Dist. District Office Staff; Three Year Strategic Plan; Supergram; District Calendar; FUSD Annual Calendar; Student Achievement; Board of Trustees; Accessibility Information Cited 78 times, James v. Board of Education of Central District No. See also Fraser, 106 S. Ct. at 3166 (recognizing need for flexibility in formulating school disciplinary rules). View Case Cited Cases Citing Case Cited Cases Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Colten v. Kentucky, 407 U.S. 104, 110, 92 S. Ct. 1953, 32 L. Ed. Ms. Montoya's professional experience spans 25 plus years in non-profit management, government relations, and community and economic development. One particularly controversial segment of scenes is animated in which flowers appear on the screen, are transformed into the shape of male and female sex organs and then engage in an act of intercourse. 1098 (1952). Id. The Court in Mt. Ms. Francisca Montoya is a lifelong resident of Maricopa County and advocate of public education. Sec. D.C. 41, 425 F.2d 472 (D.C. Cir. 161.790(1), which proscribes conduct unbecoming a teacher, is unconstitutionally vague as applied to her conduct. Healthy standard, a public employee establishes a prima facie case of a constitutional violation if she shows that she was engaged in protected activity, and that such activity was a substantial or motivating factor in the decision to terminate her employment. The basis for this action was that she had an "R" rated movie, Pink Floyd--The Wall, shown to her high school students on the last day of the 1983-84 school year. Sec. Bd. Accordingly, for the reasons stated, the judgment of the district court is VACATED, and this cause is DISMISSED. Cited 27 times, 102 S. Ct. 2799 (1982) | In Spence, the undisputed facts established that the appellant hung a United States flag with a peace symbol affixed to it because he "wanted people to know that [he] thought America stood for peace." For the reasons that follow, we vacate the judgment of the district court and dismiss plaintiff's action. $(document).ready(function () { Healthy, 429 U.S. at 287, 97 S. Ct. at 576. 2d 683 (1983), Plaintiff relies on Minarcini v. Strongsville City School District, 541 F.2d 577 (6th Cir. If any sort of conduct that people wish to engage in is to be considered "speech" simply because those who engage in conduct are, in one sense, necessarily expressing their approval of it, the line between "speech" protected by the First Amendment and conduct not so protected will be destroyed. She introduced a controversial and sexually explicit movie into a classroom of adolescents without preview, preparation or discussion. "Consciously or otherwise, teachers demonstrate the appropriate form of civil discourse and political expression by their conduct and deportment in and out of class. See, e.g., Givhan v. Western Line Consolidated School District, 439 U.S. 410, 99 S. Ct. 693, 58 L. Ed. See, e.g., Martin v. Parrish, 805 F.2d 583 (5th Cir. Cited 630 times, 94 S. Ct. 2727 (1974) | 2d 15 (1974), the Court concluded that the term "such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service" was not an unconstitutionally vague standard for employee discharge. 2d 671 (1981) (entertainment protected same as political or ideological speech); Zacchini v. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Co., 433 U.S. 562, 578, 97 S. Ct. 2849, 2859, 53 L. Ed. Boring v. Buncombe County Board of Education (136 E 3 d 364 [1998]), the Fourth Circuit Court, citing the 1988 decision Hazelwood v. Kulhmeir (484 U.S. 260), found Bd. re-employment even in the absence of the protected conduct." Her having the movie shown under the circumstances involved demonstrates a blatant lack of judgment. right of "armed robbery. "It is not feasible or necessary for the Government to spell out in detail all that conduct which will result in retaliation. Id. Cited 1759 times, UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ET AL. Healthy City School Dist. 2d 637 (1966) (sit-in by black students in "whites only" library was symbolic speech); West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624, 633-34, 63 S. Ct. 1178, 1183, 87 L. Ed. v. Fraser further supported the school board's authority to take action against conduct it considered vulgar and offensive and disruptive of the educational process. On cross-examination, Charles Bailey testified that Mrs. Fowler told him to open the file folder while editing after Candler entered the room. 1968), modified, 138 U.S. App. See, e.g., Stachura v. Truszkowski, 763 F.2d 211, 215 (6th Cir. Another shows the protagonist cutting his chest with a razor. 161.790(1) (b).9 Our analysis is guided by two recent decisions by the Kentucky Supreme Court. 2d 49 (1979)). In the present case, plaintiff Fowler had a fifteen-year-old student show a controversial, highly suggestive and somewhat sexually explicit movie to a group of high school students aged fourteen to seventeen. . Because the intent to express was coupled with a great likelihood that the message would be understood, the Court concluded that the conduct was entitled to protection under the First Amendment. Such conduct, under the circumstances involved, clearly is not "speech" in the traditional sense of the expression of ideas through use of the spoken or written word. WEST VIRGINIA STATE BOARD EDUCATION ET AL. Certainly there is greater cause for school board interference when acting within its discretion to establish curriculum, and therefore in requiring a teacher to follow the prescribed curriculum. Send Email Id., at 840. The board then retired into executive session. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. As we have noted, the "R" rated movie was shown on a noninstructional day to students in Fowler's classes in grades nine through eleven who were of ages ranging from fourteen through seventeen. I at 108-09. . This lack of love is the figurative "wall" shown in the movie. 1, 469 F.2d 623 (2d Cir. Stat. Fraser, 106 S. Ct. at 3165 (emphasis supplied). The cases just discussed demonstrate that conduct is protected by the First Amendment only when it is expressive or communicative in nature.7 In the present case, because plaintiff's conduct in having the movie shown cannot be considered expressive or communicative, under the circumstances presented, the protection of the First Amendment is not implicated. NO. The board viewed the movie once in its entirety and once as it had been edited in the classroom. These cases are based upon the notion that teaching is a form of activity protected by the First Amendment. Plaintiff relies on Minarcini v. Strongsville City School District, 541 F.2d 577 (6th Cir. Accordingly, we conclude that the statute is not unconstitutionally vague as applied to Fowler's conduct. They also found the movie objectionable because of its sexual content, vulgar language, and violence. We conclude that the statute proscribing "conduct unbecoming a teacher" gave her adequate notice that such conduct would subject her to discipline. 2d 842, 94 S. Ct. 2727 (1974). Arnett, 416 U.S. at 161 (quoting Meehan v. Macy, 129 U.S. App. On cross-examination, Charles Bailey testified that Mrs. Fowler told him to open the file folder while editing after Candler entered the room. 269 U.S. 385 - CONNALLY v. GENERAL CONST. Mt. 2. There is no support for the proposition--nor does the school board argue--that a teacher's academic freedom or a student's right to hear may be abridged simply because a school board dislikes the content of the protected speech. See also Ambach, 441 U.S. at 76-77. " 2d 249 (1986); Kingsville Independent School District v. Cooper, 611 F.2d 1109, 1113 (5th Cir. at 307; Parducci v. Rutland, 316 F. Supp. 97 S. Ct. 1550 (1977) | 1984). In examining the motivation of the school board, while the school board clearly expressed displeasure with the anti-establishment focus of the film, the board also found the method of the film to be highly inappropriate for its students. 2d 518 (1985), Fowler testified that she left the classroom on several occasions while the movie was being shown. Fraser, 106 S. Ct. at 3165 (emphasis supplied). 5. Spence v. Washington, 418 U.S. 405, 409-10, 94 S. Ct. 2727, 2729-30, 41 L. Ed. O'Brien, 391 U.S. at 376. denied, 411 U.S. 932, 93 S. Ct. 1899, 36 L. Ed. 2d 619, 99 S. Ct. 693 (1979) (holding that a conversation by a teacher and principal in the principal's office, a private expression by a public employee, was protected speech). . In addition to the sexual aspects of the movie, there is a great deal of violence. On its distinctive facts, Fowler v. Board of Education of Lincoln County, Kentucky' is almost ideally suited as a vehicle for reexamining some of the "deeper" issues associated with the in-school speech of public high school teachers in particular and with free speech law in general. 1972), cert. He did so by attempting to cover the 25" screen with an 8 1/2" by 11" letter-sized file folder. 631 F.2d 1300 - ZYKAN v. WARSAW COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP.. 670 F.2d 771 - PRATT v. IND. We hold regular monthly meetings of the governing board on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at 1617 South 67th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Moreover, there is testimony supporting the fact that more editing was done in the afternoon showing than in the morning showing.2. Sec. 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