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Dodge City Public Schools

JCDBB Weapons

JCDBB Weapons

JCDBB  

Weapons  

A student shall not knowingly possess, handle, or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon at school, on school property, or at a school-sponsored event. This shall include any weapon, any item  being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon.  

Weapons and Destructive Devices 

As used in this policy, the term “weapon and/or destructive device” shall include, but shall not be limited to: 

  • any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action  of an explosive;  
  • the frame or receiver of any weapon described in the preceding example;  
  • any firearm muffler or firearm silencer;  
  • any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than  four ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than 1/4 ounce, mine, or similar  device;  
  • any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an  explosive or other propellant and which has any barrel with a bore of more than 1/2 inch in diameter;  
  • any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive  device described in the two immediately preceding examples and from which a destructive device may  be readily assembled;  
  • any bludgeon, sand club, metal knuckles, or throwing star;  
  • any knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand  pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife or any knife having a  blade that opens, falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward,  or centrifugal thrust or movement;  
  • any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of electricity, commonly known as a stun  gun.  

The term "weapon" does not include within its meaning: 

  • an antique firearm;  
  • any device which is neither designed nor redesigned for use as a weapon;  
  • any device, although originally designed for use as a weapon, which is redesigned for use as a signaling,  pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety, or similar device;  
  • surplus ordinance sold, loaned, or given by the secretary of the army pursuant to the provisions of  section 4684(2), 4685, or 4686 of title 10 of the United States Code;  
  • class C common fireworks. 

Penalties for Weapon Violations 

Possession of a weapon and/or destructive device listed under the “Weapons and Destructive Devices” heading of this policy shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one calendar year, except the  superintendent may recommend this expulsion be modified on a case-by-case basis.  

Possession of, handling of, and/or transmitting a weapon of a type other than described under the “Weapons  and Destructive Devices” heading above, an item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or a facsimile of a weapon may result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension and/or expulsion. Expulsion hearings for weapons violations shall be conducted by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee. 

Students violating this policy shall be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency(ies) and, if a juvenile, to the Secretary for DCF or the Secretary of KDOC as appropriate.  

Possession of an air gun at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity will not be prohibited  for students participating in an air gun-related activity sponsored by an organization held at school or when in transit to or from such activities held off district property.  

Policy Reference: EBC

Policy Reference: JDC, JDD and JHCAA

Policy Reference: KGD

Adoption Date: 10/9/2000; Revised: 6/8/2009; 08/12/2013; 8/10/2015; 08/08/2016; 04/22/2024