fowler v board of education of lincoln county

She was discharged in July, 1984 for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a teacher. Plaintiff cross-appeals from the holding that K.R.S. 1976), for the proposition that students in a public school have a constitutionally protected right "to receive information which they and their teachers desire them to have." 1552, 51 L.Ed.2d 775 (1977); diLeo v. Greenfield, 541 F.2d 949 (2d Cir. 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. 1178, 1183, 87 L.Ed. She was discharged in July, 1984 for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a teacher. Similarly, in Tinker, the uncontroverted evidence showed that the students who wore the black armbands were engaged in an expression of opposition to the Vietnam war, which the Court concluded was akin to "pure speech." Judge H. Ted Milburn said Ms. Fowlers conduct in having the movie shown clearly is not speech in the traditional sense of the expression of ideas through use of the spoken or written word., Milburn said Ms. Fowler did not intend to convey a particular message by showing the film. enjoys First Amendment protection"). v. Doyle, 429 U.S. 274, 97 S.Ct. The board viewed the movie once in its entirety and once as it had been edited in the classroom. v. Pico, 457 U.S. 853, 102 S.Ct. 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. (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. See 3 Summaries. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. Healthy, 429 U.S. at 282-84, 97 S.Ct. In its opinion, the district court relied upon the analytical framework provided by the, Request a trial to view additional results. The accommodation of these sometimes conflicting fundamental values has caused great tension, particularly when the conflict arises within the classroom. Jacqueline Fowler had worked in the Lincoln County, Ky., school system for 14 years when she was fired in July 1984 for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a teacher. Another scene shows children being fed into a giant sausage machine. Id., at 583. Joint Appendix at 198, 201, 207, 212-13, 223, 226, 251. 2849, 53 L.Ed.2d 965 (1977), for the general proposition that entertainment enjoys First Amendment protection. On the list of instructional materials approved by the Tulare County Board of Education (search at www.erslibrary.org), or Healthy City School District Board of Education v. Doyle, 429 U.S. 274, 97 S.Ct. Similarly, his finding that Fowler formed an opinion regarding the significance of the film during the morning showing is clearly erroneous. 831, 670 F.2d 771 (8th Cir. In my view this case should be decided under the "mixed motive" analysis of Mt. View Andrew Tony Fowler Full Profile . Summary of this case from Fowler v. Board of Education of Lincoln County. The district court concluded that Fowler was not insubordinate because she did not violate an established rule or regulation, and also found that plaintiff's due process rights were not violated by the procedures utilized at the administrative hearing. At the bench trial in the district court, Fowler repeated her contention that she believed the movie contained important, socially valuable messages. Rather, the proper focus of our inquiry is whether Fowler was engaged in expressive activity protected by the First Amendment, and nothing in the record would indicate that she was so engaged. Plaintiff Jacqueline Fowler was a tenured teacher employed by the Lincoln County, Kentucky, school system for fourteen years. at 576. 1974), a teacher was discharged for public displays of deviate sexual behavior under a statute proscribing "conduct unbecoming a teacher." Joint Appendix at 291. Id., at 1193. When the students watched the film on May 31, 1984, Ms. Fowler directed a student who had seen the movie previously to cover the screen with a file folder during scenes involving nudity or sexually suggestive material. See also James, 461 F.2d at 568-69. . the Draft" into a courthouse corridor. United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. In the present case, it is undisputed that Fowler did not see the movie before she had it shown to her class on the morning of May 31, 1984, a noninstructional day. 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. Mt. For the reasons that follow, we vacate the judgment of the district court and dismiss plaintiff's action. at 1182. 161.790(1)(b) is not unconstitutionally vague. Mrs. Fowler proved at trial, as Judge Milburn says at page 660 of his opinion, that she was discharged because the board members regarded the movie as "immoral, antieducation, antifamily, antijudiciary, and antipolice." The Sixth Circuit and neighboring sister circuits have provided this Court with a comprehensive analytic, The court thus held that Boring's mere "implicit approval" of the ideas in the play "was not expressive, Full title:JACQUELINE FOWLER, PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, CROSS-APPELLANT, v. THE BOARD OF, Court:United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, holding that prohibition for "conduct unbecoming a teacher" could not be challenged on vagueness or overbreadth grounds by teacher who was terminated for conduct clearly falling within scope of prohibition. The plurality opinion of Pico used the Mt. It is undisputed that the audio portion of the movie, which contained enough offensive language to mandate an automatic "R" rating under motion picture industry standards, was played through the entire movie. Healthy City School Dist. Board of Education (SBE) to be aligned with those standards. Relying on Fowler v. Board of Education. James, 461 F.2d at 571-72 (quoting Pickering v. Board of Education, 391 U.S. 563, 568, 88 S.Ct. Sec. See United States v. United States Gypsum Co., 333 U.S. 364, 395, 68 S.Ct. Board of Education of Lincoln County Date: 1987 Level or Type of Court: United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit Facts: 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 Sch. The court rejected plaintiff's vagueness challenge on the ground that his behavior "was sufficiently odd and suggestive that the ordinary person would know, in advance, that his image as an elementary school teacher would be gravely jeopardized." . 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. In my view, the facts of the present case do not fit any of the Supreme Court cases that have been decided to date. Following this executive session, the board returned to open session and voted unanimously to terminate plaintiff's employment for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a teacher. Arthur L. Brooks, Jane V. Fitzpatrick, Brooks, Coffman and Fitzpatrick, Lexington, Ky., Walter Alan Kamiat, argued, Bredhoff Kaiser, Washington, D.C., for plaintiff-appellee, cross-appellant. a statute that required state employees, including teachers, to take a loyalty oath forswearing communism); Fowler v. Bd. 1782, 1797, 52 L.Ed.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."). 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. Joint Appendix at 291. School Dist., 439 U.S. 410, 99 S.Ct. Healthy case as precedent to decide whether the school board in that case acted properly in removing books from the school library. Subscribers are able to see the revised versions of legislation with amendments. 161.790(1), which proscribes conduct unbecoming a teacher, is unconstitutionally vague as applied to her conduct. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court has long recognized that certain forms of expressive conduct are entitled to protection under the First Amendment. VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. 1, Once again, there is conflicting testimony concerning the effectiveness of the editing attempt. Id., at 1194. In this appeal, defendants contend that the district court erred in its conclusion that plaintiff's discharge violated her First Amendment rights. Joint Appendix at 132-33. ACCEPT. Ephraim, 452 U.S. 61, 65-66, 101 S.Ct. Id. 1589, 1594-95, 60 L.Ed.2d 49 (1979)). 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. On the afternoon of May 31, 1984, Principal Jack Portwood asked Fowler to give him the video tape, and she did so. Because some parts of the film are animated, they are susceptible to varying interpretations. Id., at 840. On its distinctive facts, Fowler v. Board of Education Lincoln County, Kentucky' is almost ideally suited as a vehicle for reex- amining some of the "deeper" issues associated with in-school speech of public high school teachers in particular and with free speech law in general. Advanced A.I. of Lincoln Cty .. Another shows the protagonist cutting his chest with a razor. Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. Plaintiff Fowler received her termination notice on or about June 19, 1984. I at 108-09. Sec. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. The dissent accurately points out that "the school board did not like the content of the movie" but their 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 and cannot survive the "but for" test of Mt. The Mt. v. Stachura, 477 U.S. 299, 304-05, 106 S.Ct. However, for the reasons stated below I would hold that the school board properly discharged Ms. Fowler. The film describes the life of a rock star, including his childhood, failed marriage, drug abuse and ruined career. Under the circumstances of that case, the court concluded that plaintiff's discharge was not constitutionally offensive. 26 v. Pico, 457 U.S. 853, 102 S.Ct. "Consciously or otherwise, teachers . at 2730. Andrew Tony Fowler in 2021 was employed in FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION and had annual salary of $99,765 according to public records. Joint Appendix at 120-22. 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. Fowler agreed to allow the movie to be shown, at the students' request, because May 31 was "their treat type of day." District Court Opinion at 23. A federal judge ruled that the firing violated Ms. Fowlers First Amendment rights of free expression, and ordered her reinstated and paid $10,000 for emotional distress. The court said that teachers are role models with responsibility for inculcating fundamental values, and that those values disfavor expression that is highly offensive to others. Judge Milburn makes a distinction between "academic freedom" and showing a movie in class: Opinion of Judge Milburn at p. 663 n. 6 (emphasis added) (citations omitted). 106 S.Ct. He finds that Ms. Fowler did not possess "[a]n intent to convey a particularized message" to her students because she was not familiar with the content of the film before she showed it, citing Spence v. Washington, 418 U.S. 405, 410, 94 S.Ct. See also Ambach, 441 U.S. at 76-77, 99 S.Ct. Healthy cases of Board of Educ. The existence of such a "right to know" was considered by the Supreme Court in Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District No. She also said she would show an edited version of the movie again if she had the opportunity to explain it to the students. Defendants, The Board of Education of Lincoln County, Kentucky, individual board members, and the Superintendent of the Lincoln County Schools, appeal from the judgment of the district court awarding reinstatement and damages to plaintiff Jacqueline Fowler on the ground that her employment was terminated in violation of her First Amendment rights. 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. 1987). 1976) (insubordinate acts were clearly within scope of regulation governing "unofficerlike conduct"; regulation not vague as applied), cert. In the final analysis. On July 10, 1984, plaintiff Fowler appeared with counsel at the administrative hearing. [54] JOHN W. PECK, Senior Circuit Judge, concurring. Moreover, there was a direct connection between this misconduct and Fowler's work as a teacher. Fowler v. Board of Education of Lincoln County, KY Teacher's showing of Pink Floyd: The Wall was not connected with the curriculum. at 3165 (quoting Ambach, 441 U.S. at 76-77, 99 S.Ct. But he said the school officials fired Ms. Fowler because they also determined the film was inappropriate for classroom viewing because of its sexual innuendo and sexually explicit material, some profane language, violence and vulgar images.. 777, 780-81, 96 L.Ed. 3159, 92 L.Ed.2d 549 (1986). 529, 34 L.Ed.2d 491 (1972). 693, 58 L.Ed.2d 619 (1979); Mt. Id., at 863-69, 102 S.Ct. You also get a useful overview of how the case was received. of Treasury, Civil Action No. 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. 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. On July 10, 1984, plaintiff Fowler appeared with counsel at the administrative hearing. As herein above indicated, I concur in the result reached in Judge Milburn's opinion. The justices, without comment, let stand a ruling that the teachers free- expression rights were not violated. 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. 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. Fowler rented the video tape at a video store in Danville, Kentucky. Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc Denied July 21, 1987. United States District Courts. 1980); Russo v. Central School District No. 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. School officials testified that they objected to the movie because it promoted values which were described as immoral, antieducation, antifamily, antijudiciary, and antipolice. Joint Appendix at 198, 200, 204, 207, 212, 223, 249-50, 255. She testified that, despite the fact that she had never seen the movie before having it shown to her students, and despite the fact that she was posting grades on report cards and left the room several times while the movie was being shown, she believed it had significant value. Sterling, Ky., for defendants-appellants, cross-appellees. 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. Plaintiff cross-appeals on the ground that K.R.S. Fowler v. Board of Education of Lincoln County, (1978) 819 F.2d 657 Management Resources: . "To regard teachers in our entire educational system, from the primary grades to the university as the priests of our democracy is therefore not to indulge in hyperbole." 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. Inescapably, like parents, they are role models." Mt. 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. . (Education Code 60605.86- . 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. 2727, 2729-31, 41 L.Ed.2d 842 (1974) (per curiam) (display of flag with peace symbol attached was expressive conduct entitled to protection under First Amendment); Tinker, 393 U.S. at 505, 89 S.Ct. On cross-examination, Charles Bailey testified that Mrs. Fowler told him to open the file folder while editing after Candler entered the room. 1985) (nonexpressive dancing constitutes conduct not entitled to protection of the First Amendment). No. This segment of the film was shown in the morning session. Plaintiff cross-appeals on the ground that K.R.S. She was discharged in July, 1984 for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a teacher. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 106 S.Ct. View Case Cited Cases Citing Case Cited Cases Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. of Tipp City, No. 95-2593. Joint Appendix at 198, 200, 204, 207, 212, 223, 249-50, 255. 2176, 68 L.Ed.2d 671 (1981), and Zacchini v. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting casting Co., 433 U.S. 562, 97 S.Ct. 2727, 2730, 41 L.Ed.2d 842 (1974). Joint Appendix at 114, 186-87. The justices, without comment, let stand a ruling that the teacher's free- expression rights were not violated. Joint Appendix at 308-09. The district court concluded that Fowler was not insubordinate because she did not violate an established rule or regulation, and also found that plaintiff's due process rights were not violated by the procedures utilized at the administrative hearing. One scene involves a bloody battlefield. 1628 (1943) (flag salute is a form of expression); Stromberg v. California, 283 U.S. 359, 368-69, 51 S.Ct. 1977) ("immorality" standard not vague as applied to teacher discharged for making sexual advances toward his students). After the movie was viewed by the superintendent and members of the Lincoln County Board of Education, proceedings were instituted to terminate Fowler's contract. The day on which the movie was shown, May 31, 1984, was a noninstructional day used by teachers for completing grade cards. 1969); Dean v. Timpson Independent School District, 486 F. Supp. I agree with both of these findings. See Tinker, 393 U.S. at 506, 89 S.Ct. Consequently, it awarded her reinstatement, back pay with interest, reimbursement of funds necessary for her reinstatement with the Kentucky Teachers Retirement System, damages for emotional distress and damage to professional reputation, compensatory damages for costs incurred in seeking new employment, costs, and attorney's fees. Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. She testified that she would show an edited. Ms. Fowler's after the fact rationalizations for having shown the film cannot alter the fact that she used poor judgment and should not shield her from the consequences. Bryan, John C. Fogle, argued, Mt. See Spence v. Washington, 418 U.S. 405, 409-12, 94 S.Ct. One student testified that she saw "glimpses" of nudity, but "nothing really offending. Charles Bailey, age fifteen, who had seen the movie on prior occasions, indicated that the movie had "one bad place in it.". 161.790(1), which proscribes conduct unbecoming a teacher, is unconstitutionally vague as applied to her conduct. They also found the movie objectionable because of its sexual content, vulgar language, and violence. 1982) is misplaced. She stated that she did not at any time discuss the movie with her students because she did not have enough time. On July 10, 1984, plaintiff Fowler appeared with counsel at the administrative hearing. It is undisputed that Fowler left the room several times while the movie was being shown, and that she was posting grades during the time she was present in the classroom. San Francisco Unified School District and County Office of Education Board Policy 6161.11 Supplementary Instructional Materials . of Educ. District Court Opinion at 6. It is obvious, therefore, that Mrs. Fowler's discharge was prompted by the content of the movie. While this is a general principle of law espoused by the Supreme Court on several occasions, the Court has also indicated that in determining whether a given type of entertainment is protected by the First Amendment, it will look to the kind of entertainment involved and the appropriateness of the entertainment under the circumstances such as the time and place where offered. 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." Because some parts of the film are animated, they are susceptible to varying interpretations. In the present case the district court concluded that Mrs. Fowler was entitled to the protection of the First Amendment while acting as a teacher. Trial Transcript Vol. Another scene shows children being fed into a giant sausage machine. Spence, 418 U.S. at 411, 94 S.Ct. Id., at 1116. The two appeals court judges in the majority upheld the firing for different reasons. 1986). James W. Williams, III, Rankin, Baker and Williams, Stanford, Ky., Robert L. Chenoweth, Bryan, Fogle and Chenoweth, Mt. 1731, 1734-35, 20 L.Ed.2d 811 (1968)); see also Anderson v. Evans, 660 F.2d 153, 157 (6th Cir. 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