JFG-AR - Administrative Rules for Implementation of Policy on Searches and Seizures
Code: JFG-AR
Adopted: 8/13/97
Original Code: 7940
Adopted: 8/13/97
Original Code: 7940
Procedures for Searches and Seizures
- If circumstances permit, the search of a student’s person or personal property should be conducted in the presence of an adult witness.
- Evidence of an illegal act or violation of Board policy may be seized by school personnel. Personal property seized during a search shall be handled according to the procedure for confiscation of contraband. A student or the student’s parent or guardian shall be given the opportunity to be present when a search of personal possessions is conducted by school personnel, provided that safety or other exigent circumstances do not require an immediate search of the personal property.
- As soon as practicable after a search is completed, the district shall contact the parent or guardian of the student and notify that individual of the situation.
- All items seized shall be turned over to the proper government agency or the true owner pursuant to the confiscation procedure.
- District personnel responsible for conducting the search shall prepare a written report of the incident.