The Administration retains final authority in determining what constitutes a weapon, especially when evaluating potential danger. Law enforcement officials may carry weapons on school property. The Superintendent or authorized staff may issue exceptions for items such as cutting instruments used in art, tech ed or music classes, or weapons or look-alikes used for the instructional program. All discoveries of any prohibited weapons on school property will be reported to local law enforcement officials and to the Office of Safe Schools, PA Department of Education. This is a Level IV violation of the Code of Conduct and will result in a mandatory one calendar-year expulsion from school for the possession of weapons.
Violation entails suspension without pay, pending a disciplinary hearing.
Penalties may include dismissal. The District will vigorously pursue prosecution through law enforcement agencies.