automatic spring release devise by which a blade is released from the handle , having a blade of over one and one-half inches in length , and any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument , including any sling shot , black jack , sand bag , metal or brass knuckles , stiletto , knife , the edged portion of the blade of which is four inches and over in length or martial arts weapon as defined below at section VI . B .
III .
Actions Leading to Disciplinary Action , including Suspension and / or Expulsion
Conduct which may lead to disciplinary action ( including but not limited to suspension and / or expulsion ) includes conduct on school grounds or at a school-sponsored activity , and conduct off school grounds , as set forth above . Such conduct includes , but is not limited to , the following :
1 . Striking or assaulting a student , members of the school staff or other persons . 2 . Theft . 3 . The use of obscene or profane language or gestures .
4 . Violation of smoking , dress , transportation regulations , or other regulations and / or policies governing student conduct .
5 . Refusal to obey a member of the school staff , or law enforcement authorities , or disruptive classroom behavior .
6 . Any act of harassment based on an individual ' s sex , sexual orientation , race , color , religion , disability , national origin , ancestry , gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by law .
7 . Refusal by a student to identify himself / herself to a staff member when asked .
8 . A walk-out from or sit-in within a classroom or school building or school grounds .
9 . Blackmailing , harassing , threatening or intimidating school staff or students .
10 . Possession of any weapon , weapon facsimile , deadly weapon , pistol , knife , blackjack , bludgeon , box cutter , metal knuckles , pellet gun , explosive device , firearm , whether loaded or unloaded , whether functional or not , or any other dangerous object .
11 . Unauthorized entrance into any school facility or portion of a school facility or aiding or abetting an unauthorized entrance .
12 . Possession or ignition of any fireworks or other explosive materials , or ignition of any material causing a fire .
13 . Unauthorized possession , sale , distribution , use or consumption of synthetic substances , tobacco , drugs , narcotics or alcoholic beverages or any substance that may cause physical and / or mental impairment . For the purposes of this Paragraph 13 , the term " drugs " shall include , but shall not be limited to , any medicinal preparation ( prescription and non-prescription ) and any controlled
Revised 8 / 23 / 2024