Assuming that the school board could have properly discharged Mrs. Fowler for poor judgment and lack of remorse in showing an "R-rated" movie which had short scenes depicting nudity and sexual foreplay, but not for the other reasons given, this case must be decided under the "mixed-motive" analysis of Mt. Consequently, the focus of our inquiry is whether Fowler's conduct was constitutionally protected. Indeed, the "fundamental values necessary to the maintenance of a democratic political system" disfavor the use of terms of debate highly offensive or highly threatening to others. School Dist., 439 U.S. 410, 99 S. Ct. 693, 58 L. Ed. Send Email Where a plaintiff can show that her constitutionally-protected conduct was a "substantial" or "motivating" factor in the discharge decision, the employer must prove "by a preponderance of the evidence that it would have reached the same decision as to . 106 S. Ct. at 3165. 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. letters, Board of Education of Laurel County v. McCollum, 721 S.W.2d 703 (1986) | See, e.g., Mt. v. STACHURA, 106 S. Ct. 2537 (1986) | Similarly, his finding that Fowler formed an opinion regarding the significance of the film during the morning showing is clearly erroneous. Indeed, we think it is largely because governmental officials cannot make principled distinctions in this area that the Constitution leaves matters of taste and style so largely to the individual." 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. 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. 1982) is misplaced. Id. She has lived in the Fowler Elementary School District for the past 22 years. Plaintiff Jacqueline Fowler was a tenured teacher employed by the Lincoln County, Kentucky, school system for fourteen years. On cross-examination, Charles Bailey testified that Mrs. Fowler told him to open the file folder while editing after Candler entered the room. She is the director of community development at Raza Development Fund, a national community development financial institution. These cases are based upon the notion that teaching is a form of activity protected by the First Amendment. (dicta indicating that standard of "conduct prejudicial to the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the courts" was sufficiently clear to put judge on notice that criminal, potentially impeachable offenses would trigger investigation), cert. 3. 1968), modified, 138 U.S. App. Before MERRITT and MILBURN, Circuit Judges, and PECK, Senior Circuit Judge. 2d 796 (1973)). " Id. A flag bearing a peace symbol and displayed upside down by a student today might be interpreted as nothing more than bizarre behavior, but it would have been difficult for the great majority of citizens to miss the drift of appellant's point at the time that he made it. In my view, both of the cases cited by the dissent are inapposite. Healthy, 429 U.S. at 287. Plaintiff argues that Ky.Rev.Stat. Having considered the entire record, including the viewing of the movie, and in holding that the district court's findings of fact are clearly erroneous, we are left with a "definite and firm conviction that . 2d 261 (1977) ("But our cases have never suggested that expression about philosophical, social, artistic, economic, literary, or ethical matters--to take a nonexhaustive list of labels--is not entitled to full First Amendment protection."). Fraser, 106 S. Ct. at 3165 (quoting Ambach, 441 U.S. at 76-77, 99 S. Ct. at 1594-95, and Tinker, 393 U.S. at 508, 89 S. Ct. at 737). Healthy City School Dist. Plaintiff Jacqueline Fowler was a tenured teacher employed by the Lincoln County, Kentucky, school system for fourteen years. Ms. Montoya is a member of the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission and Marisol Federal Credit Union Board of Directors. appellant's activity was roughly simultaneous with and concededly triggered by the Cambodian incursion and the Kent State tragedy, also issues of great public moment. A flag bearing a peace symbol and displayed upside down by a student today might be interpreted as nothing more than bizarre behavior, but it would have been difficult for the great majority of citizens to miss the drift of appellant's point at the time that he made it. The District Court held that the school board failed to carry this Mt. Any limitation on the exercise of constitutional rights can be justified only by a conclusion, based upon reasonable inferences flowing from concrete facts and not abstractions, that the interests of discipline or sound education are materially and substantially justified. "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.". 391 U.S. 563 - PICKERING v. BOARD OF EDUCATION. In Arnett v. Kennedy, 416 U.S. 134, 94 S. Ct. 1633, 40 L. Ed. She believed the movie portrayed the dangers of alienation between people and of repressive educational systems. Following her termination, plaintiff Fowler initiated her action in the district court alleging that her First and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated by her discharge, and that the Kentucky statutes forming the basis for her discharge were unconstitutionally vague or overbroad. 746, 68 S. Ct. 525 (1948), and Anderson v. Bessemer City, 470 U.S. 564, 575, 84 L. Ed. See Minarcini v. Strongsville City School Dist., 541 F.2d 577 (6th Cir. Inescapably, like parents, they are role models." Fowler v. Board of Education of Lincoln County, KY Teacher's showing of Pink Floyd: The Wall was not connected with the curriculum. One student testified that she saw "glimpses" of nudity, but "nothing really offending." These cases do not lend themselves to the reverse purpose of defining what kind of communication can not be expressive. This has been the unmistakable holding of this Court for almost 50 years. v. DOYLE. The root of the vagueness doctrine is a rough idea of fairness. 1979); Keefe v. Geanakos, 418 F.2d 359, 362 (1st Cir. If [plaintiff] shows "an intent to convey a particularized message . Mrs. Eastburn has resided in the Fowler community for nearly 30 years, and all of her children attended Fowler schools. Id. at 840. Under the Mt. 99 S. Ct. 693 (1979) | Only three justices agreed that students possess a constitutionally protected entitlement to access to particular books in the school's library. 1, TOWNS OF RUSH, ETC., N. Y.. 541 F.2d 577 - MINARCINI v. STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DIST.. 541 F.2d 841 - KANNISTO v. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO. ." 831, FOREST LAKE. denied, 464 U.S. 993, 104 S. Ct. 487, 78 L. Ed. See also Abood v. Detroit Bd. 1986). v. Doyle, 429 U.S. 274, 285-87, 97 S. Ct. 568, 50 L. Ed. Plaintiff cross-appeals from the holding that K.R.S. I agree with both of these findings. Joint Appendix at 137. 2d 775 (1977); diLeo v. Greenfield, 541 F.2d 949 (2d Cir. The more important question is not the motive of the speaker so much as the purpose of the interference. Consciously or otherwise, teachers. Bryan, John C. Fogle, argued, Mt. Spence, 418 U.S. at 411. 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. 2d 683 (1983), Plaintiff relies on Minarcini v. Strongsville City School District, 541 F.2d 577 (6th Cir. . denied, --- U.S. ----, 106 S. Ct. 3273, 91 L. Ed. enjoys First Amendment protection"). The notice advised her that a hearing would be held on July 10, 1984, and she subsequently advised the board of her intention to appear at the hearing and contest the charges. Spence v. Washington, 418 U.S. 405, 409-10, 94 S. Ct. 2727, 2729-30, 41 L. Ed. Joint Appendix at 82-83. 393 U.S. 503 - TINKER v. DES MOINES SCHOOL DIST.. 408 U.S. 104 - GRAYNED v. CITY OF ROCKFORD. 2d 435 (1982), and Bethel School Dist. The clerk who rented the "R" rated tape to Fowler told her that there was some nudity in the movie during a song called "Young Lust" and warned that she might wish to delete that section. NO. at 862, 869. 2d 435, 102 S. Ct. 2799 (1982), and Bethel School Dist. Assuming that the school board could have properly discharged Mrs. Fowler for poor judgment and lack of remorse in showing an "R-rated" movie which had short scenes depicting nudity and sexual foreplay, but not for the other reasons given, this case must be decided under the "mixed-motive" analysis of Mt. See Spence v. Washington, 418 U.S. 405, 409-12, 94 S. Ct. 2727, 2729-31, 41 L. Ed. In Cohen v. California, 403 U.S. 15, 29 L. Ed. The single most important element of this inculcative process is the teacher. at 307; Parducci v. Rutland, 316 F. Supp. The day, on which the movie was shown was a non-instructional day used by teachers for completing, grade cards. Cited 833 times, 72 S. Ct. 777 (1952) | 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. The vagueness doctrine requires that a statute proscribing certain conduct must be drafted "with sufficient definiteness that ordinary people can understand what conduct is prohibited and in a manner that does not encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement." Trial Transcript Vol. at 307; Parducci v. Rutland, 316 F. Supp. ET AL. denied, 411 U.S. 932, 93 S. Ct. 1899, 36 L. Ed. 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). 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. Cited 35 times. The day on which the movie was shown, May 31, 1984, was a noninstructional day used by teachers for completing grade cards. Finally, the district court concluded that K.R.S. Charles Bailey, age fifteen, who had seen the movie on prior occasions, indicated that the movie had "one bad place in it." Moreover, even these three justices explicitly noted that the decision regarding this right did not extend to the classroom. $('span#sw-emailmask-5384').replaceWith(''); Cir. right or left of "armed robbery. 1986); Zykan v. Warsaw Community School Corp., 631 F.2d 1300 (7th Cir. 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. Fowler testified that she left the classroom on several occasions while the movie was being shown. Id. ), cert. denied, 409 U.S. 1042, 93 S. Ct. 529, 34 L. Ed. I agree with Judge Milburn's decision that the school board's termination of Ms. Fowler's teaching contract did not violate her First Amendment right of free expression but write separately because I reach this result by a different route. The movie here seems to me to present a message similar to that expounded by Dr. Spock: abuse of sex and drugs as well as various forms of mental instability and anti-social conduct are associated with an overly authoritarian society. OF ED.. 611 F.2d 1109 - KINGSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCH. . ), cert. Joint Appendix at 265-89. Cited 15 times, 805 F.2d 583 (1986) | Cited 3021 times. 6. 4. Ms. Montoya's professional experience spans 25 plus years in non-profit management, government relations, and community and economic development. 1, ETC.. 469 F.2d 623 - RUSSO v. CENTRAL SCH. She also alleged that the factual findings made in support of her discharge were not supported by substantial evidence. Our governing board has high expectations for student achievement. Ms. Francisca Montoya is a lifelong resident of Maricopa County and advocate of public education. Healthy standard to decide whether Ms. Fowler's discharge violated the First Amendment, but erred in its finding that, but for Ms. Fowler's constitutionally protected activity of communicating various ideas and political thoughts to her students, she would not have been fired. 161.790(1)(b), which proscribes "conduct unbecoming a teacher," is unconstitutionally vague as applied to her because the statute failed to give notice that her conduct would result in discipline. 1973) 103 Fowler v. Board of Education of Lincoln County, 819 F.2d 657 (6th Cir. 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." Eckmann v. Board of Education of Hawthorne School District Another shows the protagonist cutting his chest with a razor. At the administrative hearing the teacher testified that the movie had educational, value and that she would show an edited version of the movie again if given the opportunity to, Does academic freedom protect the teacher in a case similar to this one? She made no attempt at any time to explain the meaning of the movie or to use it as an educational tool. 2d 842 (1974). There are limitations in the English language with respect to being both specific and manageably brief, and it seems to us that although the prohibitions may not satisfy those intent on finding fault at any cost, they are set out in terms that the ordinary person exercising ordinary common sense can sufficiently understand and comply with, without sacrifice to the public interest. As herein above indicated, I concur in the result reached in Judge Milburn's opinion. Bethel School District No. Cited 630 times, 94 S. Ct. 2727 (1974) | The mere fact that at some point she may have developed an approval of the content of the movie is not, standing alone, a sufficient basis for the conclusion that her conduct in having the movie shown was a form of expression entitled to protection under the First Amendment. At the bench trial in the district court, Fowler repeated her contention that she believed the movie contained important, socially valuable messages. The court disagreed, concluding that "the regulations prescribing a teacher's speech and conduct are necessarily broad; they cannot possibly mention every type of misconduct." (b) Immoral character or conduct unbecoming a teacher . Cited 6988 times, 739 F.2d 568 (1984) | Joint Appendix at 120-22. School officials testified that they objected to the movie because it promoted values which were described as immoral, antieducation, antifamily, antijudiciary, and antipolice. It is not a principle designed to convert into a constitutional dilemma the practical difficulties in drawing . Monroe v. State Court of Fulton County, 739 F.2d 568, 571 (11th Cir. You're all set! Healthy City School District Board of Education v. Doyle, 429 U.S. 274, 97 S. Ct. 568, 50 L. Ed. 1098 (1952). 2d 549 (1986) (quoting Ambach v. Norwick, 441 U.S. 68, 76-77, 99 S. Ct. 1589, 1594-95, 60 L. Ed. First Amendment rights, applied in light of the special characteristics of the school environment, are available to teachers and students. In fact, Mrs. Fowler was not discharged because she entertained her students: she was discharged because the school board did not like the content of the movie. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Moreover, there is testimony supporting the fact that more editing was done in the afternoon showing than in the morning showing.2. 1984). See also James, 461 F.2d at 568-69. Inescapably, like parents, they are role models." Mt. 2d 284 (1971), the Supreme Court held constitutionally protected the act of wearing a jacket bearing the words "!?X! Spence, 418 U.S. at 411, 94 S. Ct. at 2730. Id., at 840. She said the store clerk who rented it to her told her it contained some nudity but also dealt with social issues of importance to teen-agers. Healthy City School District Board of Education v. Doyle, 429 U.S. 274, 50 L. Ed. See, e.g., Martin v. Parrish, 805 F.2d 583 (5th Cir. Id. We will also post our most current public notices online for your convenience. Joint Appendix at 113-14. 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." The evidence in Wood established that the teachers had been smoking marijuana with two fifteen-year-old students in the teachers' apartment. The Supreme Court has consistently recognized the importance of the exercise of First Amendment rights in the context of public schools. v. DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL. The school board was also motivated by the poor judgment used by the teacher in not previewing an R-rated film and in the cavalier manner in which she allowed the film to be shown and "edited" by a student. Moreover, in Spence. Cited 1759 times, UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ET AL. Course Hero is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university. 403 v. FRASER. Plaintiff Jacqueline Fowler was a tenured teacher employed by the Lincoln County, Kentucky, school system for fourteen years. 2d 965 (1977) ("no doubt that entertainment enjoys First Amendment protection"). Id. District Court Opinion at 6. Ephraim, 452 U.S. 61, 65-66, 101 S. Ct. 2176, 68 L. Ed. 216, 73 S. Ct. 215 (1952) (Frankfurter, J., concurring) (emphasis supplied). View meeting minutes for the current year: The following is a list of collapsible links. var encodedEmail = swrot13('rhtrar.xnaqnevna@sbjyre.x12.pn.hf'); Cited 24 times. Cf. District Court Opinion at 23. 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. OF COLORA, Emergency Coalition to Defend Educational Travel v. United States Dep't of the Treasury, UNITED STATES v. AKZO COATINGS OF AMERICA, Professional Standards Commission v. Alberson. 2d 619 (1979); Mt. I would hold, rather, that the district court properly used the Mt. ARAPAHOE SCH. 269 U.S. 385 - CONNALLY v. GENERAL CONST. 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. 1981); Russo, 469 F.2d at 631. 2d 471, 97 S. Ct. 568 (1977). Although Judge Peck's opinion concedes that "the school board clearly expressed displeasure with the anti-establishment focus of the film," he argues nonetheless that the board's "objections to the 'immoral' content of the film were intertwined with constitutionally permissible objections to the film's above mentioned vulgarity and unsuitability for the student age group." Opinion of Judge Peck at p. 668. Healthy, 429 U.S. at 287. The district court concluded that plaintiff was not insubordinate because she did not violate any established rule or regulation, nor did she refuse to obey the directions of her superiors. Cited 889 times, Pratt v. Independent School District No. Mrs. Eastburn's love for our community and her concern for our students make her a welcome addition to the Fowler Board. The Mt. KEYISHIAN ET AL. However, Fowler did not preview the movie before having it shown to her morning class because the store did not have a tape compatible with her own VCR and because she did not have time to make other arrangements to preview the movie. Moreover, there was a direct connection between this misconduct and Fowler's work as a teacher. 1984). 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, 53 L. Ed. Joint Appendix at 127. Thus, this case is distinguishable from those in which the Supreme Court has afforded First Amendment protection in cases involving expressive conduct. Ms. Montoyas professional experience spans 25 plus years in non-profit management, government relations, and community and economic development. 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 Justice Brennan apparently concludes that a school board may make proper objections to content that is pervasively vulgar or educationally unsuitable but warns that this may not be asserted to mask a decision interfering with the communication of political ideas with which they disagree. Justice Brennan apparently concludes that a school board may make proper objections to content that is pervasively vulgar or educationally unsuitable but warns that this may not be asserted to mask a decision interfering with the communication of political ideas with which they disagree. 2d 637, 86 S. Ct. 719 (1966) (sit-in by blacks at "whites only" library), West Virginia State Bd. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. Ms. Fowler, a former teacher of the year at the school who taught civics and Latin, said she did not watch the movie herself before showing it to the students. v. BARNETTE ET AL. 1)The US Supreme Court ruled on Thompson v. 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