Student Code of Conduct

Cheating, plagiarizing, presenting another person’s work as your own or any misrepresentation of the truth about your work.	X	X

Cheating, plagiarizing, presenting another person’s work as your own or any misrepresentation of the truth about your work. Student-initiated test improprieties on state tests or district administered tests of college readiness. 

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
Use, Possession and/or Intent to possess, Under the influence		X	X	X
Distributing or Sharing			X	X
Selling				X

Using, possessing, taking affirmative action to possess, sell, distribute, share, or willingly remain in a place where you knowingly permit others to sell, keep or use alcohol; or being under the influence of alcohol; or the use, possession, selling, distribution of any substance promoted as alcohol.

Alternative Placement/Special Education 

All students expelled for any drug or alcohol violation will be given the opportunity to choose two alternative placements to continue their education. The appropriate placement for students eligible for special education services under IDEA will be determined at an IEP meeting by the student’s IEP team. Students who are eligible for services under Section 504 will be reevaluated and have their 504 plan reviewed prior to a change in placement. 

Synergy requires victim's names - Expulsion requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing physical injury to another			X	X

Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing physical injury to another. This includes participating, remaining in the location of, filming or contributing to the showing/publicity of the assault.  (See Codes 13 & 21: Fighting and Physical Altercation Minor) 

Not following rules and regulations concerning vehicles on school premises		X	X	X

Not following rules and regulations concerning vehicles on school premises. Students driving licensed motor vehicles shall register the vehicle with the school office and should park in the designated areas. Registered cars are not to be used during the school hours without parental permission and/or school authorization. Only high school students are permitted to drive a motor vehicle to school. (See Attendance and Driver’s Permit and License) 

Requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
Harassing, intimidating, bullying or cyberbullying	X	X	X	X

(See Codes 24 & 28: Sexual Harassment and Threats/Menacing/Hate Lists)

“Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any act that substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities or performance that may be based on, but not limited to, the protected class status of a person , as defined in Board Policy JFCF. Bullying and harassment is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. It includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. It has the effect of: 

1. Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property;
2. Knowingly placing a student in reasonable fear or physical harm to the student or damage to the student’s property;
3. Creating a hostile educational environment including interfering with the psychological well being of the student.

Bullying/Harassment includes any form of communication, written or verbal, that attacks, threatens, degrades, insults or expresses prejudice against a person or group based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status or because of a perceived or actual association with any other persons within these protected classes. Such forms of hate-related speech include, but are not limited to language​, gestures or other actions using racial slurs; displaying, writing or wearing items; or communications on social media or other technology where such speech endangers the health, safety or property of others or causes a substantial disruption to the educational environment.

“Cyberbullying” is the use of any electronic communication device to convey a message in any form (text, image, audio or video) that defames, intimidates, harasses or is otherwise intended to harm, insult or humiliate another in a deliberate, repeated or hostile and unwanted manner under a person’s true or false identity. In addition, any communication of this form which substantially disrupts or prevents a safe and positive educational environment may also be considered cyberbullying. Students will refrain from using personal communication devices or district property to harass or stalk another. Reports of bullying, as defined in the handbook, MAY be reported to the SRO of the involved school.

Hazing includes, but is not limited to, any act that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or as a condition or precondition of attaining membership in, or affiliation with, any district-sponsored activity or grade level attainment, e.g., personal servitude, sexual stimulation/sexual assault, forced consumption of any drink, alcoholic beverage, drug or controlled substance, forced exposure to the elements, forced prolonged exclusion from social contact, sleep deprivation or any other forced activity that could adversely affect the mental or physical health or safety of a student; requires, encourages, authorizes or permits another to be subject to wearing or carrying any obscene or physically burdensome article; assigns pranks to be performed or other such activities intended to degrade or humiliate regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.

This code applies to harassing, intimidating or bullying conduct directed at District staff or volunteers. 

Minor Disruptions (eating, noise, etc.)	X	X
Serious Disruptions (attacking students)		X	X	X

Not following the posted instructions governing riding school buses may forfeit the student’s privilege to District provided bus transportation and may result in the stated consequential actions.

Bus Misconduct

The bus driver is responsible for the safety of the students, and staff members are responsible for maintaining order during field trips and establishing departure times unless hazardous conditions exist. Video cameras may be used on District transportation vehicles transporting students to and from school and/or extracurricular activities.

The following is a list of rules and regulations posted in each school bus. The student who refuses to obey promptly the directions of the driver, or refuses to obey regulations, may receive a bus citation, forfeit his/her privilege to ride on the bus, and/or may receive consequential actions from the Range of Consequences, as described in the Student & Family Handbook. 

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 581-053-0010) govern conduct for students riding the school bus. They include:

1. Pupils being transported are under authority of the bus driver.
2. Fighting, wrestling, or boisterous activity is prohibited on the bus.
3. Pupils shall use the emergency exit only in case of emergency.
4. Pupils shall be on time for the bus both morning and evening.
5. Pupils shall not bring firearms, weapons, or other potentially hazardous material on the bus.
6. Pupils shall not bring animals, except approved assistance guide animals on the bus.
7. Pupils shall remain seated while bus is in motion.
8. Pupils may be assigned seats by the bus driver.
9. When necessary to cross the road, pupils shall cross in front of the bus or as instructed by the bus driver.
10. Pupils shall not extend their hands, arms, or body parts through bus windows.
11. Pupils shall have written permission to leave the bus other than at home or school.
12. Pupils shall converse in normal tones; loud or vulgar language is prohibited.
13. Pupils shall not open or close windows without permission of driver.
14. Pupils shall keep the bus clean and must refrain from damaging it.
15. Pupils shall be courteous to the driver, to fellow pupils, and passersby.
16. Pupils who refuse to obey promptly the directions of the driver or refuse to obey regulations may forfeit their privilege to ride buses.

Review Student Conduct on the School Bus Do's and Don'ts

Leaving school property without prearranged permission on file		X	X

Leaving school property without approved prearranged permission on file in the school office. (The closed school campus policy is in effect at every Beaverton District school.)

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
Use, Possession and/or Intent to possess, Under the influence		X	X	X
Distributing or Sharing			X	X
Selling				X

Using, possessing, taking affirmative action to possess, selling, distributing, sharing, remaining in a place where you knowingly permit others to sell, keep or use drugs; or being under the influence of drugs or other intoxicants; or the use, possession, selling, distribution of drug paraphernalia or any substance promoted as a dangerous drug. Possessing any drug paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia includes, but is not limited to, electronic cigarettes, electronic hookahs, “vape” pens and other vapor emitting devices when there is evidence that such device is being used in conjunction with dangerous drugs as defined in this section. A dangerous drug is defined as: any drug obtainable with or without a prescription that has been used in a manner dangerous to the health of the user. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, “Spice,” “Molly,” bath salts, and other substances which, under the circumstance in which it is used, or is attempted to be used, can harm the health of that student or others. (See Code 20: Medication)

Refusal to follow the reasonable requests of District personnel and/or designated authority	X	X	X

Refusal to follow the reasonable requests of District personnel and/or designated authority.

Language or behavior which disrupts and/or interferes with the educational process	X	X	X

Language or behavior which disrupts and/or interferes with the educational process (See Code 22: Recklessly Endangering). Using the phone system or fire alarm system to disrupt the operations of the school or the educational environment (Fire Marshall must be contacted).

Failure to meet dress and/or grooming standards	X	X

Dress and grooming are primary responsibilities of students and parents/guardians. However, students may be directed to change dress or grooming if it interferes with the learning process or school climate, is unclean, or threatens the health or safety of the student or others. Clothing, jewelry, or wording/graphics on clothing or on the person (e.g., tattoos) that is sexually suggestive, drug or alcohol-related, vulgar, which depicts violence, insulting, gang membership related, or ridicules a particular person or group may be prohibited.

Dress and Grooming

Dress and grooming shall be in keeping with health, sanitary and safety practices.

1. When a student is participating in school activities, his/her dress and grooming shall not disrupt the performance or constitute a health threat to the individual or other students.
2. Dress and grooming standards may be established by school authorities as a requirement for participation in the school activity program.
3. Dress and grooming that disrupts the learning process shall not be permitted. Immodest attire may be disruptive. When immodest attire is considered disruptive, the student will be expected to alter the mode of dress.
4. Students shall not wear clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, signs, tattoos or other symbols that are evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang.

Expulsion requires safety plan

Demanding money or something of value in return for protection from violence or threat of violence	X	X	X	X

Demanding money, or something of value (e.g., lunches) from another person in return for protection from violence or threat of violence. (See Code 27: Theft)

Expulsion requires safety plan

A hostile physical encounter between individuals		X	X	X

A hostile physical encounter between two or more individuals. This includes participating in, remaining in the location of, filming or contributing to the sharing/publicity of the fight. (See Codes 3 & 21: Assault and Physical Altercation Minor)

Expulsion requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
Using fire to destroy or attempt to destroy property			X	X

Using fire to destroy or attempt to destroy property. (See Code 15: Fire Tools/Ignition Sources). Fire Setting: Include Law Enforcement with Fire Inspector/Marshall. Referral to the WA County Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention program.

Expulsion requires safety plan

Possession of, threatening to use, or the deliberate act of using fire tools or other ignition sources		X	X	X

Possession of, threatening to use, or the deliberate act of using fire tools or other ignition sources is prohibited. Fire Tools are defined as: any tool that creates a form of heat by creating a flame or spark, including, but not limited to, matches, cigarette lighters, and multipurpose lighters (BBQ). Ignition Sources other than fire tools are defined as any form of heat, which instigate or may be used to propagate fire and includes, but is not limited to, candles, road flares, fuses and fireworks.

Forging signatures, cheating, plagiarizing, and/or any other misrepresentation of the truth	X	X	X

Writing or giving false or misleading information to school officials by forging parent’s, guardian’s, or any other person’s signature on any letter, electronic communication, or other school document; and/or any other misrepresentation of the truth.

Participating in games of chance for the purpose of exchanging money and other things of value		X	X

Participating in games of chance for the purpose of exchanging money and other things of value.

Indecent exposure and/or the use of obscenity, profanity, whether oral, writ- ten, or gestured	X	X	X

Indecent exposure and/or the use of obscenity, profanity, whether oral, written, or gestured. This includes possession, selling, sharing, and distribution of lewd materials. If appropriate, law enforcement may also be notified. (See Code 24: Sexual Harassment)

Unsupervised students loitering in school buildings before or after school hours		X	X

Students are not to be in the building before or after school hours unless they are supervised by an adult. This policy is being implemented to decrease theft, vandalism, and to create a safe school environment. Students who are staying after school should be in their supervised area 30 minutes after school ends. Students who are loitering will be escorted out of the building.

Distribution, sharing, and/or selling of prescription or over the counter medications or supplements		X	X	X

Distribution, sharing, and/or selling of controlled substance (prescription medication), or the distribution, sharing of non-medical use of prescription or over the counter medications or supplements, is prohibited. The use or possession, or taking affirmative action to possess any drug prescribed to anyone other than the prescribed user is prohibited. Possession and use of medication is allowed if the parent/guardian and student follow District policy procedures on administering medicines to students. Beaverton School District Administrative Regulation JHCD-AR addresses this issue. (See Code 8: Dangerous Drugs)

Synergy requires victim's names

Confrontation, tussle, or physical aggression that does not result in injury	X	X	X

Confrontation, tussle, or physical aggression that does not result in injury.

Synergy requires victim's names

Reckless, unintentional conduct which creates substantial risk of physical injury to another person or self		X	X

Reckless, unintentional conduct which creates substantial risk of physical injury to another person and/or self. (See Code 10: Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct)

Level 3 and above requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
Participating in a secret society or gang-related activities		X	X	X

Oregon law prohibits the existence of any secret society in public school including sororities and fraternities (ORS 339.885). A secret society is an organization composed of students which has an element of purpose which is concealed from the public and shared only confidentially among members of the organization. The Beaverton School District considers street gangs and similar organizations, including, but not limited to, such groups as “Bloods,” “Crips,” “Skinheads,” etc., to be secret societies. Students who participate in gang-related activities at school or school functions - such as possession or display of gang-related clothing, symbols, or paraphernalia; distribution of gang literature or materials; display of gang-related posters or graffiti, signs or signals, harassment or intimidation of others; or recruitment for gang membership - will be subject to strict disciplinary measures.

The District’s goal is to prevent student involvement in gang activity as outlined in the following process:

First Offense or Incident of Concern
The principal or assistant principal shall:

1. Meet with the student involved to clearly explain the behaviors of concern and determine the level of concern.
2. Inform the parent/guardian via phone or conference and share the assigned consequences if applicable.
3. Document interaction with student in the Student Information System.

Second Offense (OR confirmed gang involvement)
The principal or assistant principal shall:

1. Meet with the student involved to clearly explain the behaviors of concern, determine the level of concern, and review previous offense.
2. Determine appropriate consequences depending on the nature of the offense.
3. Schedule a conference with the parent/guardian and share the offense and assigned consequences.
4. Review the Gang Activity warning letter with the student and sign the letter with the student (copies to student, parent/guardian, principal, counselor, case manager, appropriate teachers).
5. If applicable notify appropriate law enforcement.

Third Offense (OR gang behavior that poses a safety concern or disrupts the learning environment)
The principal or assistant principal shall:

1. Meet with the student involved to clearly explain the behaviors of concern and determine the level of concern.
2. Schedule a conference with the parent/guardian and share the offense and assigned consequences.
3. Suspend the student for the violation of the district rules for up to 10 school days, with the expulsion recommendation pending.
4. If student is eligible, he/she will be placed on a Safety Contract and must comply with the requirements in lieu of expulsion (copies to student, parent/guardian, principal, counselor, case manager, appropriate teachers).
5. If applicable notify appropriate law enforcement.

The student and parent/guardian must agree to fulfill the recommendation outlined in the Safety Contract. They must also agree to the exchange of program information to the principal or designee with the program facilitator.

If the student or parent/guardian refuses to sign and agree to the requirements outlined in the Safety Contract, a recommendation for expulsion for a minimum of four (4) weeks up to the maximum allowed by law will be made.

Synergy requires victim's names - Expulsion requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
Sexual harassment that is verbal, visual, written, electronic, or physical and nature	X	X	X	X

Sexual harassment is prohibited conduct. It may be verbal, visual, written, electronic, or physical in nature and includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or physical touching. More subtle forms of harassment such as unwelcome posters, cartoons, caricatures, and jokes of a sexual nature are also prohibited. (See Codes 5, 28 & 18: Bullying/Harassment/Hazing, Threats/Menacing/Hate Lists and Lewd Conduct/Profanity.)

Examples of sexual harassment may include, but not be limited to:

1. Physical touching or graffiti of a sexual nature
2. Displaying or distributing of sexually explicit drawings, pictures, photos and written materials
3. Sexual gestures, obscene jokes, or sexual teasing
4. Touching oneself sexually in front of others
5. Spreading rumors about or rating other students
6. Making accusations regarding sexual orientation as to appearance, sexual activity or performance
7. Deliberate touching, leaning over, cornering, pinching, or attempting to remove the clothing of another student
8. Pressuring another student for dates or sexual favors

Arriving late to school and/or class	X	X

Arriving late to school and/or class.

Failure to comply with the District’s “Electronic Communication Agreement”	X	X	X

Failure to comply with the District’s “Electronic Communication Agreement.”

Technology Misuse

Electronic Communication Services as defined in Administrative Regulation IIBGA-AR entitled: Electronic Communications System” include but are not limited to:

The  use  of  District  hardware,  software,  and communication systems    is to support learning and research. This includes internal/external access to information services, databases, and other communication tools.

Personal computers and communication devices may be used with the understanding that all expectations and criteria listed below apply.

It is expected that Beaverton School District electronic tools and communication services will be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner.

Use and possession of personal communication devices (i.e. cell phones, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDA), portable music players) are allowed on District property and at school-sponsored activities provided such devices are not used in any manner that may disrupt the learning environment, school-sponsored activities or violate School Board policies, administrative regulations, school or classroom rules, state and federal law.

Students must adhere to the following criteria in using electronic communication tools and resources:

• It is expected that all users will understand and comply with all District regulations and with all legal requirements related to the use of electronic communications.
• The District’s electronic tools and resources shall be used for educational purposes consistent with the District’s mission, priorities and beliefs. Educational purposes do not include commercial use, use for personal financial gain or political advocacy. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to use of the District’s computer or communication systems.
• Users shall employ electronic communications in a thoughtful manner that is respectful of the language and content sensitivities of individuals and that is appropriate within an educational environment.
• All communications shall be conducted so that both sender and recipient are fully and accurately identifiable.
• All communications shall be positive and constructive in tone.
• Users shall work to protect the integrity and reliability of the electronic tools and communications systems.
• Users shall maintain personal responsibility for all non-approved financial obligations incurred while using the electronic communication services.

The following practices are considered a violation of ethical standards and are subject to disciplinary action:

• Violating the privacy of students and employees of the District.
• Using profanity, obscenity or other language which may be harassing to another user.
• Attempts to obtain access to restricted sites, servers, files, databases, and unauthorized access to systems.
• Reposting personal communications without the author’s prior consent.
• Using, copying and/or posting commercial software in violation of copyright law, board policies, or administrative regulations.
• Using District technology for personal financial gain, for any commercial or illegal activity, or for promoting the use of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs.
• Spreading computer viruses, trojan horses, or any other malware in an attempt to degrade, disrupt or monitor the content of transmissions.
• Downloading, storing or printing files or messages that are profane, obscene or that use language that defames another.
• Using hardware, software or network services in violation of copyright or vendor agreements. This includes copying or transmitting software programs for installation on non-District equipment.
• Other uses that have no reasonable basis for improving the teaching or learning of the District curriculum.
• Using the phone system or fire alarm system to disrupt the operations of the school or the educational environment.

Synergy requires victim's names

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
Taking, giving, selling or receiving property not belonging to you	X	X	X	X

Taking, giving, selling or receiving property not belonging to you. Knowingly possessing any stolen property or property reported lost or missing. (See Code 12: Extortion)

Synergy requires victim's names - Level 3 and above requires safety plan

An intentional, serious threat by word or act which places another person in fear of imminent serious physical injury		X	X	X

An intentional, serious threat by word (electronic, telephone, written or spoken) or act (including physical, verbal and/or bullying/threatening), which places another person in fear of imminent serious physical injury (ORS 339.250[3]). This includes, but is not limited to, words, target lists, surveys or conduct directed toward another person. Intimidation, threats and/or menacing are not limited to the protective classes of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Violation could result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. (See Codes 5 & 24: Bullying/Harassment/Hazing and Sexual Harassment) The possession of a list that threatens harm to others requires the parent/guardian of any student listed and any staff member listed to be notified within 12 hours of discovering the list. Written notification must follow within 24 hours.

Tobacco use, possession, sharing, and/or distribution		X	X

The use, possession, sharing, and/or distribution of:

1. Tobacco, including any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, bidi, clove cigarette, chewing tobacco, and any other smoking product or other items containing or reasonably resembling tobacco or tobacco products     
2. Spit or smokeless tobacco, dip, chew, snuff in any form     
3. Nicotine or nicotine delivering devices     
4. Electronic cigarettes, electronic hookahs, and other vapor emitting devices with or without nicotine content.

Use, possession, sharing, selling and/or distribution of electronic cigarettes, electronic hookahs, “vape” pens and other vapor emitting devices may be classified as a violation of Code 8 Dangerous Drugs if there is evidence to suggest that such device is being used in conjunction with dangerous drugs as defined in Code 8.

Entering or remaining unlawfully in School District buildings		X	X	X

Being present in unauthorized places or refusing to leave when asked to do so by District personnel and/or designated authority.  Entering or remaining unlawfully in School District buildings or on any part of District property or adjacent areas. 

Any absence which has not been excused by parent or legal guardian and/or appropriate school staff	X	X

Any absence which has not been excused by parent or legal guardian and/or appropriate school official. Under ORS 339.055 the District has an obligation to investigate truant or unexcused student absences. If a student is not otherwise exempt from compulsory school attendance, the District may notify law enforcement, truancy and DMV. Notice will be given to the student’s parent or legal guardian requiring the child to appear at the school on the next school day following the notice.

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
Intentionally damaging, defacing or destroying property	X	X	X	X

Intentionally damaging, defacing (including tagging/graffiti), or destroying property. Vandalism is the willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property. The student and the parent or parents having legal custody of the student may be liable for the amount of the assessed damages not to exceed $5,000 plus costs if legal action is required (ORS 339.270). The student and the parent or parents having legal custody of the student shall be liable for up to $7,500 for the torts committed by their child. (ORS 30.765) (See Code 10: Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct)

Expulsion requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
The use, possession or sale of a dangerous or deadly weapon			X	X

The use, possession or sale of a dangerous or deadly weapon. Dangerous weapon is defined by Oregon law as any weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance which, under the circumstance in which it is used, attempted to be used, threatened to be used, possessed or sold, is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury. A deadly weapon is defined by Oregon law as any instrument, article or substance specifically designed for and presently capable of causing death or serious physical injury. Dangerous or deadly weapons include but are not limited to ammunition, BB guns, air guns, paint ball guns, stun guns, nunchucka sticks, throwing stars, metal knuckles, and pepper spray. Violation shall result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis. (See Codes 35 & 36: Weapons: Firearms; Knives and Look-Alike Knives)

Dangerous and/or Deadly Weapons

Students bringing weapons to school may be expelled for a period of not less than one year. If a resident student or a student transferring into the District is expelled for a weapons violation, pursuant to Section (6) of ORS 339.250, the District will deny that student admission to the school’s regular program for the duration of the expulsion. 

IN ADDITION, THE DISTRICT WILL NOT OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
PURSUANT TO SECTION (10) OF ORS 339.250 FOR AT LEAST ONE CALENDAR YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE EXPULSION. The Superintendent or designee may, on a case-by-case basis, modify this expulsion requirement.  Weapons under the control of law enforcement personnel are permitted. The Superintendent or designee may authorize other persons to possess weapons for courses, programs and activities approved by the District and conducted on District property (including, but not limited to, hunter safety courses, weapons-related vocational courses or weapons-related sports). Also see ORS 339.315.

School district and NWESD employees who have reasonable cause to believe that a person while in school has, or within the previous 120 days, unlawfully possessed a firearm or destructive device, must report that conduct immediately to a school administrator, school director, or law enforcement agency within the county. 

Expulsion requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
The use, possession, or sale of an explosive device or material				X

The use, possession, or sale of an explosive device or material. Violation shall result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis.

Expulsion requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
The use, possession, or sale of a firearm				X

The use, possession, or sale of a firearm. A firearm is defined by Federal law as any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. This includes the frame or receiver of any such weapon, and a firearm muffler or firearm silencer. Violations shall result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis.  

Expulsion requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
The use, threat of use, possession, or sale of knives and/or look-alike knives of any form and/or length		X	X	X

The use, threat of use, possession, or sale of knives and/or look-alike knives of any form and/or length. If the knife is a dangerous weapon (readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used, threatened to be used, possessed, or sold) or a  deadly weapon (Specifically designed for and presently capable of causing death or serious physical injury) then expulsion is required. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis. Violation may result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. (See Special Education and Section 504)

Expulsion requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
The possession, use, or threat of use of a look-alike explosive device, firearm, or other dangerous or deadly weapons		X	X	X

The use, possession, or sale of an explosive device or material. Violation shall result in a referral to an appropriate law enforcement agency. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis.

Expulsion requires safety plan

*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Office should be contacted
The use or threat of use of a weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance which, under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used, or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing physical injury		X	X	X

The use or threat of use of a weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance which, under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used, or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing physical injury. The Superintendent or designee may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis.