##### Comprehensive School Safety Plan

District Office Garvey School District
Section 9: Weapons and Dangerous Instruments BP 5131.7 Students
Part 1: Weapons and Dangerous Instruments

########## Weapons

The Board of Education desires students and staff to be free from the danger presented by firearms and other weapons and recognizes that they have the right to a safe and secure campus free from psychological and physical harm.

########## Possession of Weapons

The Board of Education prohibits any person other than authorized law enforcement or security personnel from possessing weapons, imitation firearms, or dangerous instruments of any kind in school buildings, on school grounds or buses, or at school-related or school-sponsored activities away from school, or while going to or coming from school.

Unless he/she has obtained prior written permission as specified below, any student who is determined to have brought a firearm to school or possessed a firearm at school, as verified by a school employee, shall be expelled for not less than one year, except that the Board of Education may set an earlier date for readmission on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with Board of Education policy and administrative regulation. (Education Code 48915; 20 USC 7151)

Students possessing or threatening others with any weapon, dangerous instrument, or imitation firearm are subject to suspension and/or expulsion in accordance with law, Board of Education policy and administrative regulations.

Under the power granted to the Board of Education to maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect the safety of students, staff and the public, any school employee is authorized to confiscate a weapon, dangerous instrument or imitation firearm from any person on school grounds.

The Principal or designee shall notify law enforcement authorities when any student possesses a weapon without permission or commits any act of assault with a firearm or other weapon. (20 USC 7151; Education Code 48902; Penal Code 245, 626.9, 626.10)

########## Advanced Permission for Possession of a Firearm for Educational Use

A student who desires to possess or transport a firearm or imitation firearm on school grounds for an educational purpose shall request prior permission from the Principal at least five school days in advance of the planned possession. The student's parent/guardian shall provide written permission explaining the planned use of the weapon and the duration. The student shall also submit a written explanation from the staff person responsible for the school-sponsored activity or class.

On a case-by-case basis, the Principal shall determine whether to grant permission for such possession when necessary for a school-sponsored activity or class or as part of the educational program. Factors that shall be considered include, but are not limited to, the planned use of the weapon, the duration and location of the planned use, whether an audience is expected, and any perceived adverse effects to the safety and well being of students or staff. If the Principal grants such permission, he/she shall provide the student and staff person with a written explanation regarding any limitations and the permissible duration of the

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