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Policy 2620 – Firearms and Weapons in School

The District recognizes firearm and weapon possession as a potential threat to the health, safety
and security of students, employees, and other persons. The District will not tolerate the presence
of firearms or weapons on the premises of our schools. This prohibition includes possession of
firearms and weapons on school playgrounds, school parking lots, school buses, and at school
activities, whether on or off school property. The District complies with the provisions of the
Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994 and other applicable federal and state law.

Nothing in this policy shall prohibit the District from permitting a Civil War re-enactor to bring a
Civil War era weapon to school for educational purposes so long as the weapon is not loaded.

Students who violate this policy will be suspended for no less than one (1) year and are subject to
permanent expulsion. However, the Superintendent may recommend to the Board a modification
of the suspension on a case-by-case basis. Students with disabilities under the Individuals with
Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are entitled to the protections of
those laws.

This policy will be annually submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education together with a report of disciplinary action taken for possession of a “firearm” or
“weapon” as defined in Regulation 2620.

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