the only persons exempt from this policy.


The term weapon includes, but is not limited to firearms, explosives, incendiaries, martial arts weapons (as de- fined by RSA 159:24), electronic defense weapons (as defined by RSA 159:20), clubs, billies, metallic knuck- les or containers containing chemicals such as pepper gas or mace and/or fireworks, or any other substance or object which, in the manner it is used or threatened to be used, is known to be capable of producing death or bodily injury. Replicas (look-a-likes) of weapons may be treated as dangerous weapons within this policy if they are used to frighten, harass, intimidate, or otherwise harm any person. A violation of this policy by any per- son, with respect to a weapon, will result in an immedi- ate report to the principal, who shall notify the police. A student violation of this policy will result, at a minimum, in immediate confiscation of the weapon, in school dis- ciplinary action, and notification of the student's parent(s)/guardian(s), and the local police. Suspension or expulsion could result.


In addition, any student who is determined to have brought a firearm (as defined by 18 US 921) to school will be expelled for not less than one year (365 days). Pursuant to RSA 193:13, IV, the Superintendent may, upon written application of an expelled pupil, recom- mend to the School Board modification to the expul- sion. Prior to the School Board's consenting to such a modification, the pupil shall be required to submit to the Superintendent sufficient evidence in the form of let- ters, work history, or other documents or testimony demonstrating that it is in the school's best interest and the pupil's best interest to allow a modification. In mak- ing such a decision, due regard will be given to other pupils and staff whose safety and well-being shall be of paramount importance.


No person(s) shall aid, abet, or otherwise assist another person(s) in possessing, bringing, or concealing any weapon on school property, or in buses or other vehi- cles used to transport students.


DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS Dangerous and narcotic drugs, which a student has on prescription and carries onto school property for inges- tion as prescribed by a doctor, will be kept in the Nurse's or Principal's office.


Taking of illegal drugs, and/or possession of same, in any form,


is not permitted at any time.


Parents/guardians will be informed immediately if a stu- dent is in violation of this policy, and the matter will be brought to the attention of the School Board and other proper authorities.*


1. In case a student appears to be under drug influ- ence, the parent/guardian will be notified by school


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authorities to come for the student and remove him/her to his home or to medical facilities.


2. In severe cases, if the parents/guardians or school doctor will not or cannot come to the school, the principal is authorized to call an ambulance to re- move the


Student to the hospital.


Parents/guardians will be notified of this action and be responsible for the incurred expenses.


3. Upon reasonable evidence of the illegal posses- sion and/or use of drugs by any student on District property, the student will be suspended from school for at least five (5) days. A conference with the parents/guardians, child and principal should be held as soon as possible.


4. Any student found selling, distributing, or giving away illegal drugs will be reported to police authori- ties immediately and suspended from school at once pending School Board action.


5. Any student convicted in court for illegally selling drugs on or off school property will be suspended from school pending School Board action.


Any student in possession of or under the influence of alcohol will be immediately suspended from school for not less than five (5) days.


*Note: Possession or distribution of a controlled drug as defined under RSA 318-B is a reportable offense per RSA 193-D.


PUPIL SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION


It is the policy of the Bedford School District that its stu- dents have an educational setting that is safe, secure, and free from student harassment, also known as bully- ing. The District will not tolerate unlawful harassment of any type, and conduct that constitutes bullying as de- fined herein is prohibited by this policy, in accordance with RSA 193-F. “Bullying” for purposes of this policy is defined as insults, taunts, or challenges, whether ver- bal, physical, or through electronic means such as, but not limited to computers and/or cell phones, which are likely to intimidate or provoke a violent or disorderly re- sponse from the student being treated in this manner. Although “bullying” often involves repeated acts, a sin- gle act of insulting, taunting, challenging or intimidating behavior can be sufficient to constitute “bullying.” Stu- dents who support bullying through laughter, encour- aging comments and/or apparent approval of intimidat- ing behavior will be subject to disciplinary action under this policy. Bullying in violation of this policy need not rise to the level of unlawful harassment or discrimination under Title IX of the Education Acts of 1972, the Ameri- cans With Disabilities Act, Title VI, the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 or the District's sexual harassment policy. Fur- ther, reporting may be required under New Hampshire's Child Abuse Protection Act (RSA 169-C).


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