Zero-Tolerance Policy
In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment free of drugs, violence and dangerous weapons, any student that is found to have violated this policy shall be subject to expulsion from all Grainger County Schools for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year.
The Director may allow another individual or entity to carry out preliminary information gather functions, and prepare a recommendation. Following this process, the director shall have the authority to modify the expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.
For the purpose of this policy the term “Expulsion” shall mean the removal of a student for a designated time from all Grainger County Schools. This policy shall include any student while on a school bus, on school property, or while attending any school event or activity.
Zero-Tolerance Acts Are As Follows:
1. A student under the influence of, or in possession of an illegal or controlled
drug.
2. A student who brings or possesses a firearm or dangerous weapon.
3. A student committing a battery on a teacher or other employee of the school.
Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-4204, lockers and other storage areas, containers, and packages brought into the school by students or visitors are subject to search for drugs, drug paraphernalia, dangerous weapons, or any property that is not properly in possession of the student.
Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-4204, vehicles parked on the school property by students or visitors are subject to search for drugs, drug paraphernalia, or dangerous weapon
In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment free of drugs, violence and dangerous weapons, any student that is found to have violated this policy shall be subject to expulsion from all Grainger County Schools for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year.
The Director may allow another individual or entity to carry out preliminary information gather functions, and prepare a recommendation. Following this process, the director shall have the authority to modify the expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.
For the purpose of this policy the term “Expulsion” shall mean the removal of a student for a designated time from all Grainger County Schools. This policy shall include any student while on a school bus, on school property, or while attending any school event or activity.
Zero-Tolerance Acts Are As Follows:
1. A student under the influence of, or in possession of an illegal or controlled
drug.
2. A student who brings or possesses a firearm or dangerous weapon.
3. A student committing a battery on a teacher or other employee of the school.
Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-4204, lockers and other storage areas, containers, and packages brought into the school by students or visitors are subject to search for drugs, drug paraphernalia, dangerous weapons, or any property that is not properly in possession of the student.
Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-4204, vehicles parked on the school property by students or visitors are subject to search for drugs, drug paraphernalia, or dangerous weapon