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Section G: Personnel

Policy Title: Weapons Prohibition
Policy Code: GBEBF
Lead Department: Human Resources

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No employee shall carry or possess a weapon, explosive device, knife with a blade of 2 ½ inches or more or any other dangerous or illegal instrument on District-owned premises unless he/she is a peace officer or has obtained specific authorization from the Superintendent. Potential consequences to employees of the District who violate these rules may include, but are not limited to:

  • Removal from school grounds.
  • Both civil and criminal sanctions, which may include, but are not limited to, criminal proceedings under Title 13, Chapter 29, Arizona Revised Statutes.
  • Verbal or written warning.
  • Written reprimand filed in the employee’s official personnel file.
  • Suspension without pay.
  • Termination of employment.
  • Having consideration given to any such violations in the determination of or establishment of any pay or salary adjustments in later contracts or employment.

Adopted: October 5, 2004
Updated: December 17, 2004 [To Board in Friday Report]
Review: July 27, 2010 [no changes made]

LEGAL REF: A.R.S. 15-341; 15-515

Cross Ref: JICI - Weapons in Schools

Replaces TUSD Policy # 1450 – Emergency/Crisis Procedures