The Board of Education will not tolerate the possession of weapons or any other device designed to inflict serious bodily harm by any staff member while on District property, at a school-sponsored event, or on a school vehicle.

Any staff member found possessing a weapon or other device designed to inflict serious bodily harm on District premises, a school vehicle, or on property being used by the District for school purposes may be charged with a felony. This restriction applies to staff members licensed to possess firearms unless serving as an authorized security officer.

Staff members shall report knowledge of dangerous weapons and/or threats of violence by students, staff members, or visitors to the building administrator. Failure to report such knowledge may subject the staff member to discipline.

The Superintendent shall ensure that any staff member possessing a weapon or other device designed to inflict serious bodily harm is reported immediately to the appropriate law enforcement agency. As well, the staff member shall be disciplined up to and including discharge consistent with law, due process, and the terms of any negotiated agreement.

A weapon may be brought on District property for educational purposes under controlled circumstances when authorized by the Superintendent.

Exceptions to this policy include weapons under the control of law enforcement personnel.

R.C. 2923.12, 2923.22, 3313.20, 2923.1961, 2923.122, 2923.19
18 USC 922

April 8, 1996
Revised 1/22/01
Revised 2/26/07