The Board of Education prohibits students from possessing, storing, making, or using a weapon in any setting that is under the control and supervision of the District for the purpose of school activities approved and authorized by the District including, but not limited to, property leased, owned, or contracted for by the District, a school-sponsored event, or in a District vehicle.

The term "weapon" means any object which, in the manner in which it is used, is intended to be used, or is represented, is capable of inflicting serious bodily harm or property damage, as well as endangering the health and safety of persons. Weapons include, but are not limited to, firearms, guns of any type whatsoever, including air and gas-powered guns (whether loaded or unloaded), knives, razors, clubs, electric weapons, metallic knuckles, martial arts weapons, ammunition, and explosives.

This policy shall also encompass such actions as look-alike items, false fire alarms, bomb threats, or intentional calls to falsely report a dangerous condition.

The Superintendent/Designee will refer any student who violates this policy to the student’s parents or guardians and to the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system. The student may also be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion.

Policy exceptions include items pre-approved by the building administration as part of a class or individual presentation, or used as a theatrical prop under adult supervision, if used for the purpose and in the manner approved; (Working firearms and ammunition will never be approved for use in a school.)

This policy will be published annually in all District student and staff handbooks. Publication is not a precondition to enforcement of this policy.

M.C.L.A. 380.1311, 380.1312(1), 380.1313
20 U.S.C. 7151

Revised 1/9/06