Dangerous Instrument

Dangerous Instrument (C0621): The unauthorized possession/ concealment/sale by a student in the school environment of any instrument, ar cle, or substance which is readily capable of causing serious physical injury or death. Knife (C0608); Razor Blade/

Boxcu er (C0610); Brass Knuckles/Club (C0612) Pellet Gun (C0614); Starter Gun (C0615); B.B. Gun (C0616)

Severe Clause: Deadly Weapon(s) Possession/Concealment/ Sale (C0626): the possession, concealment, or sale of a deadly weapon in a safe school/recrea on zone.

Grades K – 5: Level IV Off ense

First Off ense Required:

• Confi scate instrument • Staff/student conference • Parent/Guardian no fi ca on and conference • Nearpod (SEL) lesson assignment, if applicable • Referral to MTSS Problem Solving Team • Police no fi ca on, only if necessary • DOE eSchool Incident Report fi led as required by law Op onal: • Suspension 2nd - 5th grade only (1-2 days)

Subsequent Off enses Required:

• Staff /student conference • Parent/Guardian mandatory mee ng • Posi ve Behavior Support Plan • Referral to support services and/or social service agency • Police no fi ca on, only if necessary • DOE eSchool Incident Report fi led as required by law • Suspension (2-4 days)

Viola on of Severe Clause Required:

• Police no fi ca on, if necessary • DOE eSchool Incident Report fi led as required by law • Suspension pending hearing • Referral to District Alterna ve Placement Team

Grades 6 – 12: Level IV Off ense

First Off ense Required:

• Confi scate instrument • Staff/student restora ve conversa on • Parent/Guardian no fi ca on and conference • Police no fi ca on • DOE eSchool Incident Report will be fi led as required by law • Suspension (1-3 days) Op onal: • Referral to District Alterna ve Placement Team (DAPT)

Subsequent Off enses Required:

• Staff/student restora ve conversa on • Parent/Guardian mandatory mee ng • Referral to support services and/or social service agency • Police no fi ca on, only if necessary • DOE eSchool Incident Report fi led as required by law • Suspension (3-5) days • Referral to District Alterna ve Placement Team (DAPT)

Viola on of Severe Clause Required:

• Police no fi ca on, if necessary • DOE eSchool Incident Report fi led as required by law • Suspension pending hearing • Referral to District Alterna ve Placement Team (DAPT) • Expulsion