Weapon Possession
Asterisk (*) Indicates Additional Required action for any Consequence to ensure Student Due Process
Required actions for ALL infractions Listed Below:
- Staff/Student Contact in Student Information System
- Administrative/Parent Contact/Conference
- Copy of the Referral provided to Parent/Guardian
Possessing a weapon such as but not limited to a firearm (also see firearm), any type of gun, knife, club, firecracker, explosive, spoked wristband, chains, or other item that may cause or is intended to cause injury or death. This specifically includes “look-alike” guns and knives, such as toys. (Weapons covered by the Gun-Free Schools Act are defined under Firearm, Possession/Use.).
“Possession” includes not only possession on one’s physical person, but also custody and control. Thus, a student may be found in possession of any item if the item is in the student’s backpack, locker, car, or elsewhere, if subject to the student’s custody and control.
The infraction requires a police report with the appropriate charge, if it is a criminal act.*
Consequences/Disposition
Elementary
Pre-K to 3rd
- Utilize intervention strategies
- Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
- General practice for PK-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
- Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval
4th-5th
- Utilize intervention strategies
- 1st Violation - Up to 5 day Suspension & Contract
- 2nd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing
Middle/High
- 1st Violation - Up to 5 day Suspension & Contract
- 2nd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing
Updated as of July 12, 2023