Common use of School administrator searches Clause in Contracts

School administrator searches. Per LCPS policies, school officials may conduct searches of student's students’ property and person persons under their care when reasonable suspicion exists that the search will reveal evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school. The standard for search by a school official is reasonable suspicion, and it must be limited in scope to the reason for the search from its inception. If possible, administrators should ask for consent from the student whose property is about to be searched prior to conducting a “reasonable suspicion” based search. Administrative searches must be at the direction and control of the school official and not the SRO. SRO searches. Any search initiated by an SROs or other law enforcement officer shall be in accordance with federal and state law and their respective agency’s policies. All searches should occur outside the presence of students and school staff, except for school administrators, unless there is a clear and immediate threat to physical safety. In circumstances involving contraband, tThe SRO shall be contacted immediately to take custody of any illegal contraband. It is also recommended that the principal have a locked storage area for situations when the SRO is not available to hold the contraband. However, if the SRO is not on duty, the principal or staff member shall contact the appropriate law enforcement entity and request assistance to surrender the contraband. School officials will photograph any items seized as evidence that may be used in any disciplinary proceeding instituted by school officials against the student. As warranted, copies of photographs shall be turned over to law enforcement. SROs shall not become involved in administrative (school- related) searches and at no time shall SROs request that an administrative search be conducted for law enforcement purposes or have the administrator act as his or her agent. When a school administrator has reasonable grounds for concern about the safety of those present during a search, the administrator may request the SRO to be present to provide security and protection. Canine searches shall be in accordance with School Board Policy 8265 Policy 8-2, Investigations and Searches.

School administrator searches. Per LCPS policies, school officials School administrators may conduct searches of a student's students’ property, person, and school property and person persons under their care assigned to a student when reasonable suspicion exists that the search will reveal evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules student code of the schoolconduct. If requested by an administrator, a member of ACPD may be consulted for safety and security purposes. The standard for search by a school official is reasonable suspicion. If during an administrative search where an ACPD representative is not present and an administrator locates contraband related to law enforcement investigations, ACPD shall be notified immediately and it must be limited in scope take possession of the item(s) and take appropriate action. If there is ever a question as to the reason for the search from its inceptionstatus of contraband, ACPD should be notified in accordance with Code of Virginia § 22.1-279.3:1 . If possible, administrators should ask for consent from the student whose property is about to be searched prior to conducting a “reasonable suspicion” based search. Administrative searches must be at the direction and control of the school official and not the SRO. SRO searchesACPD Searches. Any search initiated by an SROs or other law enforcement officer shall must be in accordance compliance with federal all federal, state, and state law and their respective agency’s policieslocal laws in addition to ACPD policy. All searches should occur outside the presence of students and school staff, except for with the exception of school administrators, unless there is a clear and immediate threat to physical safety. In circumstances involving contraband, tThe SRO shall be contacted immediately to take custody of any illegal contraband. It is also recommended that the principal have a locked storage area for situations when the SRO is not available to hold the contraband. However, if the SRO is not on duty, the principal or staff member shall contact the appropriate law enforcement entity and request assistance to surrender the contraband. School officials will photograph any items seized as evidence that may be used in any disciplinary proceeding instituted by school officials against the student. As warranted, copies of photographs shall be turned over to law enforcement. SROs ACPD personnel shall not become involved in request or conduct administrative (school- school-related) searches and at searches. At no time shall SROs request that an administrative search be conducted for law enforcement purposes or ACPD personnel have the administrator act as his or her their agent. When Arrests Whenever practical, arrests of a student or staff member should be accomplished outside of school hours and/or off school grounds to not disrupt the educational process or school setting. Arrests that must occur during school hours or on school grounds should be coordinated through the school administrator has reasonable grounds to minimize trauma to students and staff and any potential disruption. When circumstances do not allow for concern about prior coordination through the school administrator, arrests will be reported to the school administrator as soon as possible. In addition to any required notification of parents and legal guardians by ACPD personnel taking a student into custody, school administrators or their designees are also responsible to notify to parents/legal guardians upon a school-based arrest of their child. Physical Intervention by ACPD Officers ● ACPD Officers should not be involved in the physical restraint of a student unless there is a clear and imminent threat to safety (ACPD Use of those present during a search, the administrator may request the SRO to be present to provide security and protectionForce Policy). Canine searches shall be ● Physical intervention by ACPD Officers is undertaken in accordance with School Board Policy 8265 Policy 8-2policies and operational procedures of ACPD and state and federal law regarding physical intervention and use of force by a law enforcement officer. If an ACPD Officer is involved in the use of restraint or physical intervention, Investigations the action should be reported to the school administrator and Searchesthe ACPD Officer’s supervisor and the rationale for the action should be fully documented. Additionally, if the ACPD officer physically intervenes with a student, an APS administrator and ACPD Officer or ACPD supervisor should coordinate to ensure that a reasonable effort is made to inform the student’s parents or legal guardians on the day of the incident.

School administrator searches. Per LCPS policies, school School officials may conduct searches of student's students’ property and person persons under their care jurisdiction when reasonable suspicion exists that the search will reveal evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school. The standard for search by a school official is reasonable suspicion, suspicion and it must be limited in scope to the reason for the search from its inception. If possible, administrators should ask for consent from the student whose property is about to be searched prior to conducting a “reasonable suspicion” based search. Administrative searches must be at the direction and control of the school official and not the SRO. The Supreme Court ruling cited in New Jersey v. T.L.O. 469 U.S. 325 instructs that school administrators need only reasonable suspicion of a violation of law or policy, based on the totality of the circumstances, to conduct searches and to question students. SRO searches. Any search initiated by an SROs or other law enforcement officer shall be in accordance with federal and state law and their respective agency’s policies. All searches should occur outside the presence of students and school staff, except for school administrators, unless there is a clear and immediate threat to physical safety. In circumstances circumstances, involving contraband, tThe the SRO shall should be contacted immediately to take custody of any illegal contraband. It is also recommended that the principal have a locked storage area for situations when the SRO is not available to hold the contraband. However, if the SRO is not on duty, the principal or staff member shall contact the appropriate law enforcement entity and request assistance to surrender the contraband. School officials will photograph any items seized as evidence that may be used in any disciplinary proceeding instituted by school officials against the student. As warranted, copies of SROs will be responsible for photographing any items seized as evidence that may be used in criminal proceedings. School officials and SROs will share these photographs with each other as necessary and appropriate. The SRO shall be turned over to law enforcementresponsible for arranging for the destruction of any illegal substances that will not be used for prosecution. SROs shall not become involved in administrative (school- school related) searches and at no time shall SROs request that an administrative search be conducted for law enforcement purposes or have the administrator act as his or her agent. When a school administrator has reasonable grounds for concern about the safety of those present during a search, the administrator may request the SRO to be present to provide security and protection. Canine searches shall be in accordance with School Board Policy 8265 Policy 8-2, Investigations and Searches.

School administrator searches. Per LCPS policies, school officials may conduct searches of student's students’ property and person persons under their care when reasonable suspicion exists that the search will reveal evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school. The standard for search by a school official is reasonable suspicion, and it must be limited in scope to the reason for the search from its inception. If possible, administrators should ask for consent from the student whose property is about to be searched prior to conducting a “reasonable suspicion” based search. Administrative searches must be at the direction and control of the school official and not the SRO. SRO searches. Any search initiated by an SROs SRO or other law enforcement officer shall be in accordance with federal and state law and their respective agency’s policies. All searches should occur outside the presence of students and school staff, except for school administrators, unless there is a clear and immediate threat to physical safety. In circumstances involving contraband, tThe The SRO shall be contacted immediately to take custody of any illegal contraband. It is also recommended that the principal have a locked storage area for situations when the SRO is not available to hold the contraband. However, if the SRO is not on duty, the principal or staff member shall contact the appropriate law enforcement entity and request assistance to surrender the contraband. School officials will photograph any items seized as evidence that may be used in any disciplinary proceeding instituted by school officials against the student. As warranted, copies of photographs shall be turned over to law enforcement. SROs shall not become involved in administrative (school- school-related) searches and at no time shall SROs request that an administrative search be conducted for law enforcement purposes or have the administrator act as his or her agent. When a school administrator has reasonable grounds for concern about the safety of those present during a search, the administrator may request the SRO to be present to provide security and protection. Canine searches shall be in accordance with School Board Policy 8265 Policy 8-28265, Investigations and Searches.

School administrator searches. Per LCPS policies, school School officials may conduct searches of student's students’ property and person persons under their care jurisdiction when reasonable suspicion exists that the search will reveal evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school. The standard for search by a school official is reasonable suspicion. To the extent feasible, and it must be limited in scope to the reason for the search from its inception. If possible, administrators should ask for consent from the student whose property is about to be searched prior to conducting a “reasonable suspicion” based search. Administrative searches must be at the direction and control of the school official and not the SRO. SRO searches. Any search initiated by an SROs or other law enforcement officer shall be in accordance with federal and state law and their respective agency’s policies. All searches should occur be conducted in a private area, outside the presence of students and school staff, except for and with an adult witness present. SRO Searches. Any search initiated by SRO's or other law enforcement officer shall be based on probable cause and, when required, a search warrant should be obtained. All searches shall be reasonable in scope. All searches of a person should occur in a private area to the extent feasible, outside the presence of students and school staff, with the exception of school administrators, unless there is a clear and immediate threat to physical safety. In circumstances involving contraband, tThe SRO shall be contacted immediately to take custody of any illegal contraband. It is also recommended that the principal have a locked storage area for situations when the SRO is not available to hold the contraband. However, if the SRO is not on duty, the principal or staff member shall contact the appropriate law enforcement entity and request assistance to surrender the contraband. School officials will photograph any items seized as evidence that may be used in any disciplinary proceeding instituted by school officials against the student. As warranted, copies of photographs shall be turned over to law enforcement. SROs shall not become involved in administrative (school- school-related) searches unless specifically requested by school administrators and at no time shall SROs request that an administrative search be conducted for law enforcement purposes or have the administrator act as their agent. The role of law enforcement in administrative searches shall be limited to providing security or protection, or to handle contraband or weapons found by school staff. Arrests Whenever practical, arrests of a student or staff member should be accomplished outside of regular school hours in order to not disrupt the educational process or school setting. Arrests that must occur during regular school hours or on school grounds should be coordinated through the school administrator to minimize potential disruption. When circumstances do not allow for prior coordination through the school administrator, arrests shall be reported to the school administrator as soon as possible. In addition to any required notification of parents and legal guardians by the SRO taking the student in custody, school administrators or their designees are also responsible for additional notification to parents and legal guardians upon a school-based arrest of their child. Physical Restraint by School Personnel As defined by the Virginia Board of Education regulations (8 VAC 20-750-5 et seq.), physical restraint is a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move his or her agenttorso, arms, legs, or head freely. When Physical restraint does not include: briefly holding a student to calm or comfort, holding a student’s hand or arm to escort the student safely from one area to another, or the use of incidental, minor, or reasonable physical contact or other actions designed to maintain order and control. Physical restraint by school administrator has reasonable grounds for concern about the safety of those present during a search, the administrator may request the SRO to be present to provide security and protection. Canine searches shall be personnel is used in accordance with Virginia Board of Education regulations and school board policies and regulations. In accordance with school board policy and regulations, every effort should be made by school personnel to prevent the need of restraint. Physical restraint should not be used except by school personnel trained in the use of physical restraint required by SCPS. School staff will act to deescalate situations that are, or have the potential to cause, disruptions to the school environment and are violations of the Student Code of Conduct. If physical intervention is necessary, the action should be reported promptly to the school administrator and the rationale for the action must be fully documented in accordance with school board policy and regulations. Physical Intervention by School Resource Officers An SRO should not be involved in the physical restraint of a student unless there is imminent danger of serious physical harm to self or others. As sworn law enforcement officers, SROs may intervene to deescalate situations. Physical intervention by SROs is undertaken in accordance with policies and operational procedures of the Xxxxxxxx County Sheriff's Office. If a SRO is involved in the use of restraint or physical intervention, the action must be reported to the school principal and the SRO's supervisor and the rationale for the action must be fully documented. SROs should be aware of the Virginia Board Policy 8265 Policy 8of Education's policies and guidelines on seclusion and restraint related to local school board policies and will attend training offered by SCPS on their use of seclusion and restraint by school employees. SROs, however, must continue to operate under SCSO policies and state law regarding physical intervention and use of force. Additionally, SCPS and SCSO SRO will coordinate to ensure that reasonable effort is made to inform the parents on the day of the incident. KEY STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES Crime Reporting Reporting by SCSO to SCPS. Pursuant to Section 22.1-2279.3:1.B, Investigations Code of Virginia, law enforcement agencies are required to notify a division superintendent, a principal, or a designee when a student in their school commits certain offenses that would be a felony if committed by an adult or would be a violation of the Drug Control Act (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.) and Searches.the release status of the student. School superintendents who receive such reports are required to report the information to the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled. As a general practice, SROs should notify the principal as soon as practical of any significant law enforcement events occurring at or in association with the school (e.g., at a school bus stop or off-campus activity, during or outside school hours) whether or not the offense would be a felony if committed by an adult. Reporting by SCPS to SCSO. Pursuant to Section 22.1-279.3:1.D, Code of Virginia, certain types of criminal activity that come to the attention of the principal or school staff shall be reported immediately to law enforcement. See Attachment A. Enumerated acts that may constitute a misdemeanor are no longer required to be reported. No SRO or school administrator shall be required to file delinquency charges. Schools and SROs shall be encouraged to deal with school-based offenses through graduated sanctions or educational programming before a delinquency charge is filed with the juvenile court. The Principal or their designee is required to notify the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of an incident that was reported to law enforcement. Reporting by SCPS to Parents/Guardians. Except as may be prohibited by federal law, regulation, or jurisprudence, in accordance with Va. Code Section 22.1-279.3,:1.D the principal shall immediately report the following enumerated acts in clauses (ii) through (iv) of subsection A of Va. Code Section 22.1-279.3:1 that may constitute a criminal offense to the parents/guardians of any minor student who is the specific object of such act: