ROISD to receive National Motto signage from anonymous donor

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD recently learned an anonymous donor will be supplying versions of the United State national motto for all schools and facilities.

ROISD Board Member Penny Story has indicated she secured the donation of framed or durable posters with “In God We Trust” along with the United States and Texas flags.

If the donation meets the requirements, the district must now post the donated items in a conspicuous place in each building. Per the code, the items must be donated or purchased with private funds.

The items, which have not yet been received, will be placed in schools once received.

Texas Education Code 1.004 Sec. 1.004. DISPLAY OF NATIONAL MOTTO

A. A public elementary or secondary school or an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 must display in a conspicuous place in each building of the school or institution a durable poster or framed copy of the United States national motto, “In God We Trust,” if the poster or framed copy meets the requirements of Subsection (B) and is:

(1) donated for display at the school or institution; or

(2) purchased from private donations and made available to the school or institution.

B. A poster or framed copy of the national motto described by Subsection (A):

(1) must contain a representation of the United States flag centered under the national motto and a representation of the state flag; and

(2) may not depict any words, images, or other information other than the representations listed in Subdivision (1).

C. A public elementary or secondary school and an institution of higher education may accept and use private donations for the purposes of Subsection (A).