September 2009

 

Dear Parents and Guardians of District 271 Students:

 

This letter is sent to you to ensure clear communication of our expectations for students.

The school district is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and staff. This district has a “zero tolerance” for students who bring weapons or other objects/substances to school which are a threat to the health and safety of other students, staff members or visitors, or are a disruption of the educational process.  All students who violate this policy are subject to discipline up to and including permanent expulsion. Your attention and support are expected and appreciated by school staff and school board trustees. 

 

·         No firearms or weapons are permitted on any school district property. Any student who brings a firearm to school will be subject to a minimum of one-year expulsion. Any student who brings a weapon to school is subject to discipline including expulsion. “Weapon” is defined as any device, instrument, material or substance designed to cause serious physical injury, or any item which, under the circumstances it is used, attempted or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing any such injury. This may include, but is not limited to, bowie knives, dirks, throwing starts, num-chucks, brass knuckles, chains, clubs or any normally non-dangerous implement used or threatened to be used to cause bodily harm.

 

·         No alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted on any school district property. The illegal use, sale, distribution of or the possession of narcotics, dangerous drugs, controlled substances, prescription medicines, alcoholic beverages, or any substance which may endanger student health is prohibited. No drugs, illegal or prescription medicines may be given or sold to another student. Any student who brings alcohol or illegal drugs to school, or is involved in the delivery or sale of these drugs to another student is subject to discipline, including expulsion.

 

·         Smoking and use of any tobacco product is prohibited on school district property. The possession of tobacco products is illegal for those under 18, and against district policy. School policies also prohibit tobacco use within eyesight of a school. Discipline includes suspension from school. It is requested that parents and patrons over 18 observe the policy of the district and help to maintain a healthy environment by refraining from the use of tobacco products while on district property.

 

Should you, or your student, have any information about any illegal, threatening, or dangerous activity, please call your school principal or the superintendent’s office immediately.  A copy of Board Policy 541 - Prohibition of Weapons is attached to this letter. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our schools safe. 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Hazel Bauman  - Superintendent of Schools

 

Edie Brooks -  Chair, Board of Trustees