If an employee knows that a student possesses a weapon or dangerous device that has not been confiscated, the employee shall report the matter to the Principal immediately, and the Principal shall take appropriate action. When informing the principal about the possession or seizure of a weapon or dangerous device, the employee shall report the name(s) of persons involved, witnesses, location, and the circumstances of any seizure. In accordance with law, the Principal or designee shall notify law enforcement authorities of any acts of assault by a student with a firearm or any other deadly weapon or instrument, and of any possession or seizure of a firearm or any cutting or puncturing device identified in Item 2 above. (Education Code 48902, Penal Code 245, 626.9, 626.10) The Principal or designee may notify law enforcement authorities regarding the seizure or possession of other dangerous devices. The Principal shall take disciplinary action which he or she determines proper in accordance with Board of Education policies and regulations. The Principal shall report any possession of a weapon or dangerous instrument, including replicas, to the student's parents/guardians by telephone or in person, and followed by written notification.

########## Gangs

The Board of Education desires to keep District schools free from the threats or harmful influence of any groups or gangs which exhibit drug use, violence or disruptive behavior. The Board of Education therefore prohibits the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, notebook or manner of grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute, denotes membership in such a group. This policy shall be applied at the Principal's discretion as the need for it arises at individual school sites. The Superintendent or designee shall take steps to deter gang intimidation of students and staff and confrontations between members of different gangs. He/she shall exchange information and establish mutually supportive efforts with local law enforcement authorities.

The Superintendent or designee shall provide in-service training, which helps staff to identify gangs and gang symbols, recognize early manifestations of disruptive activities, and respond appropriately to gang behavior. Staff shall be informed about conflict management techniques and alerted to intervention measures and community resources.

The Board of Education realizes that students become involved in gangs for many reasons, such as peer pressure, the need for a sense of belonging, and lack of refusal skills. Age-appropriate gang violence prevention education shall start with students in the early elementary grades and may start in kindergarten.

To further discourage the influence of gangs, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that school rules of conduct and any school dress code prohibiting gang-related apparel are enforced consistently. If a student exhibits signs of gang affiliation, staff shall so inform the parent/guardian.

########## Drugs and Alcohol

The Board of Education believes that the use of alcohol or other drugs adversely affects a student's ability to achieve academic success, is physically and emotionally harmful, and has serious social and legal consequences. The Board of Education desires to keep District schools free of alcohol and other drugs in order to help prevent violence, promote school safety and create a well-disciplined environment conducive to learning.

The Superintendent or designee shall develop, implement and evaluate a science-based/research-based

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