Weapons in School

 

The possession and/or use of a weapon by students are detrimental to the welfare and safety of the students and school personnel within the district.

 

Carrying, bringing, using, or possessing a dangerous weapon on district property, when being transported in vehicles dispatched by the district or one of its schools during a school-sponsored or district-sponsored activity or event, and off school property when the conduct has a reasonable connection to school or any district curricular or non-curricular event without the authorization of the school or the school district is prohibited. An exception to this policy may be made for students participating in an authorized extracurricular activity or team involving the use of firearms.

 

“Dangerous weapons” means a firearm, whether loaded or unloaded; any pellet, BB gun or other device, whether operational or not, designed to propel projectiles by spring action or compressed air; a fixed-blade knife with a blade that measures longer than three inches in length; or a spring-loaded knife, or a pocket knife with a blade longer than three and one-half inches; any other object, device, instrument, material, or substance, whether animate or inanimate, used or intended to be used to inflict death or serious bodily injury including but not limited to sling-shot, bludgeon, brass knuckles or artificial knuckles of any kind.

 

The principal may initiate expulsion proceedings for students who carry, bring, use or possess a dangerous weapon in violation of this policy. In accordance with federal law, expulsion shall be mandatory for no less than one full calendar year for a student who is determined to have brought a firearm to or possessed a firearm at school in violation of this policy. The superintendent may modify the length of this federal requirement for expulsion on a case-by-case basis. Such modification shall be in writing.

 

“Firearm facsimiles”–Carrying, using actively displaying or threatening with the use of a firearm facsimile that could reasonably be mistaken for an actual firearm is prohibited.

 

Students who violate this provision may be subject to disciplinary action including but not limited to suspension and/or expulsion.

 

A student may obtain authorization from the school principal to bring a facsimile firearm for school-related or non-school-related activities.

 

“Local restrictions”

Carrying, bringing, using or possessing of any knife, regardless of the length of the blade without express authorization is prohibited.

 

Referral to law enforcement

School personnel shall refer to law enforcement any student who brings a firearm or weapon to school without authorization.