I demanded the link to where there was a "Rule" Last year not allowing students to wear the American flag on any day
"In response to those complaints, school authorities had asked students not to provoke other students by wearing or waving flags this year, Sullivan said."
DOESN'T COUNT. That is not a "rule". Even then I don't believe what Sullivan said, as he seems to just be covering his ass.
See my post on where those quotes came from. The Video interview on the KTVU article.
Also you can grep the net if you doubt.
Same for the apology piece: in video, so there is no question about the quote:
Eyeblast.tv
I still think you have a problem with this from your original post on the matter.
"teach them to respect the flag"