17. Security Officer
17. Security Officer
(Refer to BOE policy EBC, JGFG and KGD)
Emporia Middle School provides a security officer whose primary duties are protection and prevention. The officer enforces state law, city ordinances and board of education policies. In the event that the security officer is investigating an incident, which is against civil law and/or criminal law, he/she will make a report of that incident to the proper civil authorities.
TOBACCO
(Refer to Board Policy GAOC and JCDAA)
The use, possession, or promotion of any tobacco product by any student or staff is prohibited in any district facility; in school vehicles; at school-sponsored activities, programs, or events; and on school owned or operated property at all times. Visitors: The use of any tobacco product by parents, contractors, volunteers and all other visitors is prohibited in any district facility; in school vehicles; at school-sponsored activities, programs, or events; and on school owned or operated property at all times. The following definitions apply to this policy.
“Tobacco product” means any product that is made from or derived from tobacco, or that contains nicotine, that is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled or ingested by any other means, including, but not limited to, Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS), cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, or snus. Tobacco product also means any component or accessory used in the consumption of a tobacco product, such as filters, rolling papers, pipes, charging devices, cartridges and any substance used in ENDS, whether or not they contain nicotine. This definition does not include FDA-approved Nicotine Replacement Therapies including transdermal nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and nicotine lozenges.
“Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS)” means any device that delivers a vaporized solution (including nicotine, THC or any other substance) by means of cartridges or other chemical delivery systems. Such definition shall include, but may not be limited to, any electronic cigarette, vape pen, hookah pen, cigar, cigarillo, pipe, or personal vaporizer. ENDS are not FDA-approved Nicotine Replacement Therapy devices.
“Promotion” includes, but is not limited to, product advertising via branded gear, bags, clothing, any personal articles, signs, structures, vehicles, flyers, or any other materials.
Student violations will result in disciplinary actions as outlined by the school district. Disciplinary actions may include parent/guardian notification, participation in a tobacco & electronic nicotine delivery systems education program, referral to a cessation program, and/or community service. Student violations may be reported to law enforcement if use or possession is deemed to be illegal.
WEAPONS
(Refer to BOE Policy JCDBB)
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 (including toy weapons).
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 item being used as a weapon or destructive device;
● any facsimile of a weapon;
● 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 ¼ 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 ½ 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 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 or 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.
Penalties for Possession
Possession of a weapon and/or destructive device 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 possession of a weapon 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 DCF or the Secretary of KDOC as appropriate.