She did not preview the movie, despite the fact that she had been warned that portions were unsuitable for viewing in this context. I at 101.1, Once again, there is conflicting testimony concerning the effectiveness of the editing attempt. She lost her case for reinstatement. In my view this case should be decided under the "mixed motive" analysis of Mt. What one judge sees as "gross and bizarre," another may find, as did District Judge Scott Reed below, mild and not very "sexually suggestive.". . Sterling, Ky., F.C. Cited 305 times. 2d 671 (1981), and Zacchini v. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Co., 433 U.S. 562, 97 S. Ct. 2849, 53 L. Ed. The plurality opinion of Pico, used the Mt. See United States v. United States Gypsum Co., 333 U.S. 364, 395, 92 L. Ed. Another shows the protagonist cutting his chest with a razor. TINKER ET AL. v. ALTEMOSE CONSTRUCTION CO. 93 S. Ct. 1901 (1973) | . Ala. 1977) ("immorality" standard not vague as applied to teacher discharged for making sexual advances toward his students). of Educ. If [plaintiff] shows "an intent to convey a particularized message . 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. This court need not go as far as the Court did in Pico and Bethel because those cases respectively involved school libraries and a school assembly and did not have the captive audience factor with the teacher acting in loco parentis that is present in this case. In the present case, we conclude that plaintiff's conduct, although not illegal, constituted serious misconduct. That method was to use sexual innuendo and sexually explicit material, some profane language, violence, and vulgar images, to tell the story of the film. O'Brien, 391 U.S. at 376, 88 S. Ct. at 1678, The dissent relies upon Schad v. Mt. The evidence in Wood established that the teachers had been smoking marijuana with two fifteen-year-old students in the teachers' apartment. The day on which the movie was shown, May 31, 1984, was a noninstructional day used by teachers for completing grade cards. The district court concluded that Fowler's conduct was protected by the First Amendment, and that she was discharged for exercising her constitutionally protected rights. Davis stated that the school's indifference and lack of preventative action of sexual harassment towards her daughter by another student hindered her daughter's educational rights as guaranteed by Title IX of the Education Amendments . 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. Inescapably, like parents, they are role models." Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385, 391, 46 S. Ct. 126, 70 L. Ed. 397 (M.D. 2d 842, 94 S. Ct. 2727 (1974). These cases do not lend themselves to the reverse purpose of defining what kind of communication can not be expressive. Whether a certain activity is entitled to protection under the First Amendment is a question of law. 598 F.2d 535 - CARY v. BD. Finally, the district court concluded that K.R.S. The evidence in Wood established that the teachers had been smoking marijuana with two fifteen-year-old students in the teachers' apartment. 1981); Russo, 469 F.2d at 631. denied, 464 U.S. 993, 104 S. Ct. 487, 78 L. Ed. That a teacher does have First Amendment protection under certain circumstances cannot be denied. Cited 3021 times. 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. Fowler was unfamiliar with the movie and asked the students whether it was appropriate for viewing at school. 393 U.S. at 505-08, 89 S. Ct. at 736-37. Tex. This court, in my opinion, should not offer an advisory opinion as to what constitutes an intent to communicate and how much knowledge of the content of a presentation is needed before it can be embraced as one's own expression. (Similar to, this one=the material was not appropriate for the student audience and the teacher did not, have a specific message to communicate to the students--since she did not prepare the material, The termination was upheld and with no back pay, damages or reinstatement based, First Amendment to the United States Constitution. She has a long history of volunteering her services in our classrooms and is a very active citizen with regard to City of Phoenix initiatives. Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson, 343 U.S. 495, 501-02, 72 S. Ct. 777, 96 L. Ed. Bd. The Court in the recent case of Bethel School Dist. The inculcation of these values is truly the "work of the schools.". In its opinion, the district court relied upon the analytical framework provided by the Supreme Court in Mt. var encodedEmail = swrot13('rhtrar.xnaqnevna@sbjyre.x12.pn.hf'); Cited 5890 times, 103 S. Ct. 1855 (1983) | Fowler v. Board of Education of Lincoln County Kentucky, Fowler v. Board of Education of Lincoln County, 819 F.2d 657 (Sixth Circuit, 1987). 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. Board President On cross-examination, Charles Bailey testified that Mrs. Fowler told him to open the file folder while editing after Candler entered the room. Cited 6988 times, 739 F.2d 568 (1984) | . See 4 Summaries. In Board of Education v. Wood, 717 S.W.2d 837 (Ky. 1986), two tenured teachers were discharged for conduct unbecoming a teacher under section 161.790 (1) (b). Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. Joint Appendix at 114, 186-87. See Jarman, 753 F.2d at 77.8. denied, 464 U.S. 993, 104 S. Ct. 487, 78 L. Ed. 486 F.Supp. 87 S. Ct. 675 (1967) | 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. The single most important element of this inculcative process is the teacher. 1980); Russo v. Central School District No. See also Fraser, 106 S. Ct. at 3166 (recognizing need for flexibility in formulating school disciplinary rules). Joint Appendix at 132-33. At the administrative hearing, several students testified that they saw no nudity. At the bench trial in the district court, Fowler repeated her contention that she believed the movie contained important, socially valuable messages. statutes both general enough to take into account a variety of human conduct and sufficiently specific to provide fair warning that certain kinds of conduct are prohibited. 2d 435 (1982) used the Mt. Furthermore, Fowler never at any time made an attempt to explain any message that the students might derive from viewing the movie. 352, 356 (M.D. of Educ., supra (finding a teacher's communication with a radio station regarding school board policies was constitutionally protected activity); Givhan v. Western Line Consol. of Educ. 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. Of Lincoln County TOPIC: Academic Freedom to show movies RULING: the Sixth Circuit ruled that school officials did not violate the First Amendment rights of a teacher when they fired her for showing the R-rated movie Pink Floyd -- The Wall in her classroom. Cited 6992 times, 91 S. Ct. 1780 (1971) | 2d 563 (1986); Smith v. Price, 616 F.2d 1371, 1379 n.10 (5th Cir. Similarly, his finding that Fowler formed an opinion regarding the significance of the film during the morning showing is clearly erroneous. }); Email: High School (D. . 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. 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. Accordingly, we conclude that the statute is not unconstitutionally vague as applied to Fowler's conduct. See also Fraser, 106 S. Ct. at 3166 (recognizing need for flexibility in formulating school disciplinary rules). Joint Appendix at 291. Cited 52 times, 469 F.2d 623 (1972) | 89 S. Ct. 733 (1969) | Ephraim, 452 U.S. 61, 101 S. Ct. 2176, 68 L. Ed. 1, 469 F.2d 623 (2d Cir. Ms. Montoya's professional experience spans 25 plus years in non-profit management, government relations, and community and economic development. 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. I agree with both of these findings. }); Email: Her having the movie shown under the circumstances involved demonstrates a blatant lack of judgment. Joint Appendix at 265-89. Joint Appendix at 83-84. He expresses the further view that there was "little likelihood that the message would be understood by those who viewed it," id., at 411, 94 S. Ct. 2730, because Fowler did not explain the messages contained in the film to the students. v. JAMES. at p. 664. 1974), a teacher was discharged for public displays of deviate sexual behavior under a statute proscribing "conduct unbecoming a teacher." 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. 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. 1972), cert. Cited 60 times, 616 F.2d 1371 (1980) | 746 (1948), and Anderson v. Bessemer City, 470 U.S. 564, 575, 105 S. Ct. 1504, 1512-13, 84 L. Ed. 385 U.S. 589 - KEYISHIAN v. BOARD OF REGENTS. Law Rep. 1011 Jacqueline FOWLER, Plaintiff-Appellee, Cross-Appellant, v. The BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LINCOLN COUNTY, KENTUCKY; Joseph G. Blair, Individually and As Superintendent of the Lincoln County Schools; Lloyd McGuffey; Jimmy Cooper; Ivan Singleton; Tom Blankenship; and Paul Playforth, Individually and Each in His Official Capacities, Joint Appendix at 199, 201, 207, 212-13, 223, 226, 251.3. As herein above indicated, I concur in the result reached in Judge Milburn's opinion. Id. She introduced a controversial and sexually explicit movie into a classroom of adolescents without preview, preparation or discussion. 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." She also alleged that the factual findings made in support of her discharge were not supported by substantial evidence. Judge Milburn makes a distinction between "academic freedom" and showing a movie in class: We do not intimate that a teacher is entitled to the protection of the First Amendment only when teaching. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case. 1, 469 F.2d 623 (2d Cir. The fundamental principles of due process are violated only when "a statute . Joint Appendix at 114, 186-87. A group of students requested that Fowler allow the movie to be shown while she was completing the grade cards. 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." Writing for the Court, Justice Harlan stated that "while the particular four-letter word being litigated her is perhaps more distasteful than most others of its genre, it is nevertheless often true that one man's vulgarity is another's lyric. On the afternoon of May 31, 1984, Principal Jack Portwood asked Fowler to give him the video tape, and she did so. . of Educ. Joint Appendix at 83, 103, 307. Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385, 391, 46 S. Ct. 126, 127, 70 L. Ed. In this appeal, defendants contend that the district court erred in its conclusion that plaintiff's discharge violated her First Amendment rights. 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." Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson, 343 U.S. 495, 501-02, 72 S. Ct. 777, 780-81, 96 L. Ed. 403 ET AL. Heres how to get more nuanced and relevant It can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate. at 410-11, 94 S. Ct. at 2730-31, the activity falls within the scope of the first and fourteenth amendments. See Minarcini v. Strongsville City School Dist., 541 F.2d 577 (6th Cir. Fowler rented the video tape at a video store in Danville, Kentucky. Joint Appendix at 198, 200, 204, 207, 212, 223, 249-50, 255. Only three justices agreed that students possess a constitutionally protected entitlement to access to particular books in the school's library. 2d 619 (1979); Mt. $('span#sw-emailmask-5385').replaceWith(''); the Draft" into a courthouse corridor. If petitioners intended by their removal decision to deny respondents access to ideas with which petitioners disagreed, and if this intent was the decisive factor in petitioners' decision, then petitioners have exercised their discretion in violation of the Constitution. at 1116. After selecting the link, additional content will expand. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court has long recognized that certain forms of expressive conduct are entitled to protection under the First Amendment. Id. Id., at 862, 869, 102 S. Ct. at 2805-06, 2809. KEYISHIAN ET AL. 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. 302, 307 (E.D. The dissent relies upon Schad v. Mt. The board then retired into executive session. Id. 161.790(1)(b).9 Our analysis is guided by two recent decisions by the Kentucky Supreme Court. We do not intimate that a teacher is entitled to the protection of the First Amendment only when teaching. They also found the movie objectionable because of its sexual content, vulgar language, and violence. 161.790(1) (b) is not unconstitutionally vague. Fowler testified that she left the classroom on several occasions while the movie was being shown. 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. Kolender v. Lawson, 461 U.S. 352, 357, 103 S. Ct. 1855, 75 L. Ed. 2d 49, 99 S. Ct. 1589 (1979)). 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. 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. Rather, she had it shown for the purpose of keeping her students occupied during a noninstructional day while she was involved in posting grades on report cards. Sec. Plaintiff argues that Ky. Rev. The students in Fowler's classes were in grades nine through eleven and were of the ages fourteen through seventeen. 1974), a teacher was discharged for public displays of deviate sexual behavior under a statute proscribing "conduct unbecoming a teacher." OF ED. "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.". 1972), cert. 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. First Amendment rights, applied in light of the special characteristics of the school environment, are available to teachers and students. Cited 6 times, 99 S. Ct. 1589 (1979) | 2d 965 (1977), for the general proposition that entertainment enjoys First Amendment protection. Therefore, I would affirm the judgment of the District Court. at 307; Parducci v. Rutland, 316 F. Supp. See also Ambach, 441 U.S. at 76-77. " 2d 391 (1973); James v. Board of Education, 461 F.2d 566 (2d Cir. Moreover, there is testimony supporting the fact that more editing was done in the afternoon showing than in the morning showing.2. 1981); Russo, 469 F.2d at 631. at 583. When Fowler had the movie shown on the morning of May 31, 1984, she instructed Charles Bailey, the fifteen-year-old student who had seen the movie, to edit out any parts that were unsuitable for viewing at school. View Case Cited Cases Citing Case Cited Cases Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. of Educ., 431 U.S. 209, 231, 97 S. Ct. 1782, 52 L. Ed. 2d 629, 87 S. Ct. 675 (1967) (discussing importance of academic freedom). Plaintiff cross-appeals from the holding that K.R.S. v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675, 106 S. Ct. 3159, 92 L. Ed. at 840. 1982) is misplaced, Plaintiff's reliance upon cases grounded in the concept of "academic freedom," e.g., Cooper, 611 F.2d at 1113; Dean, 486 F. Supp. " Arnett, 416 U.S. at 161, 94 S. Ct. at 1648 (quoting Meehan v. Macy, 392 F.2d 822, 835 (D.C. Cir. In my view, the facts of the present case do not fit any of the Supreme Court cases that have been decided to date. Another scene shows children being fed into a giant sausage machine. See, e.g., Stern v. Shouldice, 706 F.2d 742 (6th Cir. Ms. Francisca Montoya View Profile. 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. This is the disclaimer text. Consequently, the focus of our inquiry is whether Fowler's conduct was constitutionally protected. She was discharged in July, 1984 for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a teacher. 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 mistake [s] ha [ve] been committed." Finally, we must determine whether plaintiff's conduct constituted "conduct unbecoming a teacher" within the meaning of Ky.Rev.Stat. of Educ. Cited 711 times, 94 S. Ct. 1633 (1974) | In Board of Education v. Wood, 717 S.W.2d 837 (Ky. 1986), two tenured teachers were discharged for conduct unbecoming a teacher under section 161.790 (1) (b). Charles Bailey, age fifteen, who had seen the movie on prior occasions, indicated that the movie had "one bad place in it." 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. Healthy City School Dist. I believe a teacher should be similarly protected by the First Amendment whether she is participating in an instructional or non-instructional day. She was discharged in July, 1984 for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a teacher. 391 U.S. 563 - PICKERING v. BOARD OF EDUCATION. Cf. However, for the reasons stated below I would hold that the school board properly discharged Ms. Fowler. In my view, both of the cases cited by the dissent are inapposite. 1984). 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. 26 v. Pico, 457 U.S. 853, 102 S. Ct. 2799, 73 L. Ed. Arrow down to read the additional content. Bethel School District No. See generally Keyishian v. Board of Regents, 385 U.S. 589, 603, 17 L. Ed. 831, 670 F.2d 771 (8th Cir. Cited 27 times, 102 S. Ct. 2799 (1982) | See also Ambach, 441 U.S. at 76-77, 99 S. Ct. at 1594-95. She was discharged in July, 1984 for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a teacher. 161.790(1)(b) is not unconstitutionally vague. It is speculation to say how much the school board was swayed by the fact that Ms. Fowler did not exhibit second thoughts on having shown the film, and not only did not see the "error of her ways" but said that she would show the film again if given the opportunity. It is speculation to say how much the school board was swayed by the fact that Ms. Fowler did not exhibit second thoughts on having shown the film, and not only did not see the "error of her ways" but said that she would show the film again if given the opportunity. Id., at 863-69, 102 S. Ct. at 2806-09. Board Clerk v. DETROIT BOARD EDUCATION ET AL. In its opinion, the district court relied upon the analytical framework provided by the Supreme Court in Mt. of Educ., 431 U.S. 209, 231, 97 S. Ct. 1782, 1797, 52 L. Ed. This lack of love is the figurative "wall" shown in the movie. Therefore, I disagree with the distinction between instruction and entertainment drawn by Judge Milburn and the conflation of vulgarity and anti-establishment ideas set forth by Judge Peck. Cited 656 times, BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 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. Pico, 457 U.S. 853, 102 S. Ct. 2799, 73 L. Ed. 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. 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. 1098 (1952). Federal judges and local school boards do not make good movie critics or good censors of movie content. 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. O'Brien, 391 U.S. at 376. D.C. 38, 425 F.2d 469 (D.C. . See also In re Matter of Certain Complaints Under Investigation, 783 F.2d 1488, 1512-13 (11th Cir.) Finally, the district court concluded that K.R.S. Joint Appendix at 265-89. Healthy burden. 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. 418 U.S. at 409. You're all set! See, e.g., Mt. Cited 35 times. Plaintiff Jacqueline Fowler was a tenured teacher employed by the Lincoln County, Kentucky, school system for fourteen years. Cited 25 times, 104 S. Ct. 485 (1983) | 2d 284 (1971), the Supreme Court held constitutionally protected the act of wearing a jacket bearing the words "!?X! 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. v. BARNETTE ET AL. 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. D.C. 41, 425 F.2d 472 (D.C. Cir. However, the fact that Fowler's conduct was unrelated to the educational process does remove it from the protection afforded by the concept of academic freedom, Even when the actor does intend to communicate a message by his conduct, a governmental interest in regulating the nonspeech aspect of such conduct may justify incidental restrictions on the speech aspect as well. "It is not feasible or necessary for the Government to spell out in detail all that conduct which will result in retaliation. We find this argument to be without merit. Arnett, 416 U.S. at 161 (quoting Meehan v. Macy, 129 U.S. App. It can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate. 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. Kolender v. Lawson, 461 U.S. 352, 357, 103 S. Ct. 1855, 1858, 75 L. Ed. 8. It is of vital importance to them to employ individuals who take the initiative to provide the best programs, strategies, and learning environment for all of our students. They also found the movie objectionable because of its sexual content, vulgar language, and violence. [I]t is not feasible or necessary for the Government to spell out in detail all that conduct which will result in retaliation. The purpose of teacher tenure laws is to promote good order in the school system by preventing the arbitrary removal of capable and experienced teachers by political or personal whim . Joint Appendix at 82-83. 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. 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. But whatever the meaning of the movie, however good or bad it may be, my main concern is that the holdings of both Judge Milburn and Judge Peck are in error. 2d 842 (1974). Another shows police brutality. Ephraim, 452 U.S. 61, 65-66, 101 S. Ct. 2176, 68 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). 68 S. Ct. 525 (1948) | On July 10, 1984, plaintiff Fowler appeared with counsel at the administrative hearing. Because some parts of the film are animated, they are susceptible to varying interpretations. Federal judges and local school boards do not make good movie critics or good censors of movie content. 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