# JIH - Questioning and Searches of Students

**JIH - Questioning and Searches of Students**

The School Board seeks to maintain a safe and orderly environment in the schools.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>School administrators are authorized to question and/or search students in accordance with this policy and accompanying administrative procedures.

Students may not bring, possess or store at school any items or substances which are prohibited by law, Board policies and/or school rules, or which interfere with the operations, discipline or general welfare of the school.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Student use of all school storage facilities, including but not limited to lockers, desks, and parking lots, is a privilege granted by the school. All storage facilities are school property and remain under the control, custody and supervision of the school.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Students have no expectation of privacy in school storage facilities or for any items placed in such storage facilities.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>School administrators have the authority to inspect and search storage facilities and their contents on a random basis, with or without reasonable suspicion, and without notice or consent.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

If a search produces evidence that a student has violated or is violating the law, Board policies and/or school rules, such evidence may be seized and impounded by school administrators and appropriate disciplinary action may be taken.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Evidence may be forwarded to law enforcement authorities as required by law or as deemed appropriate by school administrators.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

School staff, students and parents shall be informed of this policy on an annual basis through handbooks and/or other means selected by school administrators.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

The Superintendent is authorized to develop and implement, with input from legal counsel, administrators, staff and others as appropriate, any administrative procedures necessary to carry out this policy. Such administrative procedures shall be subject to Board approval.

Cross References: JIH-R – Questioning and Searches of Students - Administrative Procedure

JICIA – Weapons, Violence and School Safety

JK – Student Discipline

KLG - Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities

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Policy Adopted: November 17, 2004