Policy 8245: Gangs or "Gang-Like" Activity

The Board desires to keep District schools and scholars free from threats or harmful influence of any groups or gangs, which advocate drug use, violence, disruptive or criminal behavior. The Superintendent will maintain continual, visible supervision of District premises to deter gang intimidation of scholars and confrontations between members of different gangs. 

The Superintendent will:

• Establish open lines of communications with local law enforcement authorities so as to share information and provide mutual support in this effort;
• Provide in-service training to help staff identify gangs and gang symbols, recognize early manifestations of disruptive activities, and respond appropriately to gang or gang-like behavior; and
• Keep the staff informed about conflict management techniques and alerted to intervention measures and community resources, which helps scholars.

The Board prohibits the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, notebook or manner of grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, or any other attribute, denotes membership in gangs, which advocate drug use, violence, disruptive or criminal behavior.