The board believes weapons, other dangerous objects and look-alikes in school district facilities and at school district-approved events cause material and substantial disruption to the school environment or present a threat to the health and safety of students, employees and visitors on the school district premises or property within the jurisdiction of the school district.
All weapons, dangerous objects and look-alikes are prohibited to be carried, possessed, transported or otherwise stored on school district property and to school district-approved events. Exceptions to this policy include weapons carried by the following individuals in performance of their official duties:
- law enforcement;
- military personnel;
- corrections officers;
- individuals approved in writing by the Superintendent, and;
- students and individuals approved in writing by the Superintendent who are actively engaging in a school district approved firearms safety course, hunter education course or shooting sports activity and;
- School security officers and/or school resource officers in accordance with all applicable laws.
Individuals found to be in violation of this district policy will be required to immediately remove the weapon, dangerous object or look-alikes from the school district property or event. Students found to be in violation of this policy or any other board policies related to weapons will be subject to disciplinary proceedings.
Employees found in violation of this policy may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
The district may choose to allow designated staff members to carry firearms on school grounds in accordance with all applicable laws and requirements. The identities of staff members so designated will be considered confidential. Designated staff will strictly adhere to all applicable laws, policies and regulations. Failure to adhere may result in discipline up to and including termination of employment. The Superintendent will create regulations necessary to carry out this policy.
Legal Reference:
18 U.S.C. § 921
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.21B; 483A.27(11), 724
281 I.A.C. 12.3(6)
Cross Reference:
502 Student Rights and Responsibilities
503 Student Discipline
507 Student Health and Well-Being
Approved: 9-14-21 Reviewed: 8-12-24 Revised: 8-12-24
