KGD Disruptive Acts at School or School Activities

KGD 

Disruptive Acts at School or School Activities 

Disruptive acts at school or school sponsored activities will not be tolerated. Persons threatening the safety of  students, school personnel, or other persons; to damage school property; or to interfere with school or school  activities or the educational process will be asked to leave the premises.  

The school administration and staff are responsible for handling any disturbance caused by adults or students.  

The final decision for determining if assistance is needed is the responsibility of the superintendent or school  principal. In the absence of these individuals, the determination shall be made by the assistant principal or person designated to be in charge of the building or activity. The superintendent shall be notified of any serious problem at the school. 

Possession of a Firearm 

Unless otherwise required by law or authorized by board policy, no person other than a law enforcement officer shall possess a firearm on any district owned or operated property; within any district owned or operated building or facility; in a school vehicle; in an employee’s personal vehicle being used to transport students or school staff in the performance of job duties for the district; or at any school sponsored activity,  program, or event. This prohibition includes possession of concealed and/or openly carried weapons; however such prohibition shall not apply to the secured storage of a handgun in a district employee’s own locked vehicle on school property so long as such weapon is maintained out of plain sight.  

Appropriate signs shall be conspicuously posted as directed by the board and required by law.  

Anyone in violation of this policy shall be directed to leave the premises immediately and not return without prior approval from the building administrator or superintendent. Failure to comply with such order will result in a report to law enforcement.

All persons, authorized by federal or Kansas law in compliance with USD 443 BOE Policy, to be in possession of USD 443 property. 

Will not handle any firearm, weapon or less lethal weapon for the purpose of conducting maintenance.

Will not handle any firearm, weapon or less lethal weapon for the purpose of conducting an inspection.

Will transport any firearm, weapon or less lethal weapon upon the authorized person in a secure manner or in a department approved container. 

Firearms is defined in 18 U.S. Code 921 as “(A) any weapon (including starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive..”

Weapons include but are not limited to impact weapons and switch blades as defined in KS Statute 2012 Article 63 Section 21-6301

Less Lethal Weapon is loosely defined as a weapon system that minimizes risk of death and serious injury when employed properly, including  but not limited to conducted energy devices (CED) and chemical weapons (defense spray).

Policy Reference: EBC

Policy Reference: GAAE

Policy Reference: JCDBB and JDDC

Policy Reference: KGC

Adoption Date: 12/8/2003, Revised: 7/7/2008; 08/12/2013, 08/10/2015  5/11/2026