FRONT COVER - Norwin School District

Investigation Procedure:
Every school employee and/or student who has knowledge of a weapon being impermissibly on or in
school property shall immediately inform a building administrator who will immediately conduct an
investigation. A person who has knowledge of a weapon being in school or on school property shall
be subject to disciplinary proceedings if the person does not immediately report the matter.
If reasonable suspicion exists that a student possesses a weapon, the principal or school official will
conduct a search according to the approved procedures; including lockers, book bags, vehicles, etc.
Teachers and school authorities to obtain possession of weapons may use reasonable force or other
dangerous objects as provided by the Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Education.
If the student resists such a voluntary search, the principal or school official shall immediately
summon the local police and request assistance. The parent or guardian of the student shall likewise
be notified. Under no circumstances shall the school official act as the student's informed adult in
regard to any Miranda Warnings given by the police when they appear.
The school official shall follow the procedures for any student locker searches. If a weapon is found
and confiscated, the Superintendent shall assess the circumstances of the possession, including but
not limited to the type of object confiscated, the intent of the student and the potential threat of danger
to the school community. The Superintendent may recommend to the Board of School Directors
disciplinary action less than expulsion as required herein, on a case-by-case basis.
All incidents involving the possession of a weapon prohibited shall be reported by the Superintendent
or the Principal to local law enforcement officials. The Superintendent shall report all incidents
relating to expulsions for possession of a weapon pursuant to this policy, to the Department of
Education, Office for Safe Schools.
In the event a student with a disability is determined to be in possession of a weapon in violation of
this policy, all steps will be taken to comply with the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, as
amended, and other applicable Federal and State law and regulations.
Look-alike weapons shall be considered under these provisions and are subject to the same
procedures and punishment.
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