28. Weapon Possession

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.). Ammunition is not a weapon.

“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.*

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/Legal Guardian Contact/Conference in the families home language (Schools can only discuss your child in accordance with FERPA Guidelines.)
Copy of the Referral provided to Parent/Legal Guardian printed from the Student Information System

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Kindergarten to 3rd

Utilize intervention strategies
Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
General practice for K-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 & School Contract
2nd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Middle/High

1st Violation - Up to 5 day Suspension & School Contract
2nd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Updated as of July 2024

This page was last updated on: July 26, 2022.