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NEPN/NSBA Code: KLG MSAD #37 POLICY RELATIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
AUTHORITIES
The School Board recognizes that a cooperative relationship with law
enforcement authorities is desirable for the protection of students and
staff, maintaining a safe school environment, and safeguarding school
property. School administrators and staff shall have the primary responsibility for
maintaining proper order in the schools and for disciplining students for
violations of Board policies and school rules. However, the Board authorizes the Superintendent/administration
to seek the assistance of law enforcement authorities when they believe there
is a substantial threat to the welfare and safety of the schools, students
and/or staff. The Superintendent/
administration shall also inform law enforcement authorities when they have
reason to suspect that a student or staff member may have violated a local,
state or federal law. The Board strongly discourages law enforcement authorities from using
the schools as a venue to arrest and/or interrogate students for activities
not related to or affecting the schools. The Superintendent/administration
retain the authority to deny law enforcement access to students for
non-school-related investigations. The Superintendent shall include law enforcement authorities in the
development and implementation of the school unit’s crisis response
plan. The Board also encourages the
Superintendent/administration to include law enforcement authorities in the
development and/or implementation of instructional programs/activities
related to student safety. The Board authorizes the Superintendent in consultation with
administration and local law enforcement authorities to develop
administrative procedures to guide interactions between the schools and law
enforcement. Such procedures should
safeguard the rights of students and parents, be consistent with Board policies,
and minimize disruptions to the instructional program. The Superintendent may from time to time
amend those procedures as necessary. Cross Reference: KLG-R – Relations
with Law Enforcement Authorities Administrative Procedure EBCA – Crisis Response
Plan JICIA – Weapons,
Violence and School Safety JIH –Questioning and
Searches of Students JRA – Student Records Adopted August 30, 2000 |
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