Searches
Requirements 1. Searches must be conducted by a school administrator 2. A search is allowed if an administrator has reasonable suspicion and is not excessively intrusive 3. Contact police if you determine there is a serious and immediate threat to the physical safety of students, personnel, or the public 4. Discipline may be brought against a student who fails to comply with a reasonable search request
Personal Property
Person Locker/Desk
Conduct in a private location Two adults must be present and one must be of the same sex as the student being searched Students may be asked to remove hats, coats, shoes, and socks Students may be asked to turn out pockets and roll up sleeves
May be searched at any time, for any reasonable reason Students do not need to be informed that their lockers/desks are being searched Student-owned items found in a locker, desk, or storage area are subject to the guidelines for searches of personal property
Conduct in a private location An objective third party should be present during any search Scope of search must be reasonable (if you suspect a student has a gun, opening their wallet would be inappropriate)
Wear gloves Conduct searches away from other students Have an objective third party observe any search you conduct Best Practices
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