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Policy Statement: |
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It is everyone's responsibility to keep our
schools free of violent acts of any kind.
Students, staff, patrons and guests have the
right to feel safe in all district buildings and
at any school sponsored activity. To
assure a violence free environment, the district
has adopted a zero tolerance stance concerning
the following:
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The Possession of a
Weapon: |
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Definition: Weapon means a firearm, loaded or
unloaded, a replica firearm, knuckles, knife,
chains, clubs, throwing star, incendiary or
exploding device or any other article that is
commonly used or is designed to inflect bodily
harm.
Consequences: Suspension with the possibility of
five (5) day suspension with a due process
hearing for possible expulsion and possible
notification of the police. A firearm of
any kind will result in a five (5) day
suspension with a due process hearing with the
recommendation for expulsion and notification of
the police.
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The Use
of a Weapon or Other Objects Used as a Weapon: |
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Definition: Use of a weapon or other objects
that are not weapons, but which are used for the
purpose of inflicting bodily harm is prohibited
at all time on school premises before, during or
after school or at any school sponsored
activity, regardless of where held.
Examples include, but are not limited to, belts,
combs, pens, pencils, files, compasses,
scissors, and bats.
Consequence: Five (5) day out of school
suspension with a due process hearing for
possible expulsion and notification of the
police.
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Involvement in a Fight |
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Definition: Two or more
individuals engaged in any physical contact with
the intent to cause physical harm.
Consequence: Out of school suspension with the
possibility of a five (5) day suspension with a
due process hearing for possible expulsion and
possible notification of the police.
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Assault
of or Intimidation of an Individual(s): |
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Definition: Any physical attack or threat of a
physical attack on another individual(s) to
extort items, favors, induce fear or for any
other reason.
Consequences: Out of school suspension with the
possibility of a five (5) day suspension with a
due process hearing for possible expulsion and
possible notification of the police.
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Searches of Students |
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In order to protect the
health, safety or welfare of students under
school jurisdiction, building principals or
designated representatives are authorized to
search students. The building principal or
designated representative may conduct a search
of the person of the student including touching
when emergency conditions are determined to be
present. Emergency conditions include the
safety of the student or others. All
searches shall be carried out in the presence of
an adult witness
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Classroom Procedures |
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See individual classroom orientation packets.
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