The School Board prohibits visitors from possessing, storing, making, or using a weapon in any setting that is under the control and supervision of the Corporation for the purpose of school activities approved and authorized by the Corporation including, but not limited to, property leased, owned, or contracted for by the Corporation, a school-sponsored event, or in a Corporation vehicle without the permission of the Superintendent.

The term "weapon" means any object which, in the manner in which it is used, intended to be used, or 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, including air and gas-powered guns (whether loaded or unloaded), knives, razors, clubs, electric weapons, metallic knuckles, martial arts weapons, ammunition, and explosives. A "knife" is defined as "an instrument that: 1) consists of a sharp edge or sharp pointed blade capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds; and 2) is intended to be used as a weapon." I.C. 35-47-5-2.5(a)

The Superintendent will refer a visitor who violates this policy to law enforcement officials and may take any necessary steps to exclude the visitor from Corporation property and Corporation sponsored events.

This prohibition does not apply to weapons under the control of law enforcement personnel.

I.C. 20-33-9-1
I.C. 35-41-1-8
I.C. 35-47-5-2.5
I.C. 35-47-9
I.C. 35-41-1-4.3

Revised 3/02
Revised 2/24/03
Revised 12/11/06