[Beemer]

I think you're all underestimating the implication this case will have on freedom of speech if the school gets there way. It seems that that is big concern from many interested parties. Check out the Brief's submitted and by whom, on the link below.
http://www.lawmemo.com/sct/06/Morse/

This case reminds me of my father telling me that back in his school days if you were caught smoking off school grounds even if after school, you could be suspended or made to serve detention. This seems to be the same thing happening.

The school board won't be the decision makers in this one.

I'll have to disagree with you sharder. There have been many cases in recent years where students are winning cases where their civil rights are being recognised by the courts. Students don't leave their rights at the door of the school when they enter now a days.