JICF-R ©

REGULATION

SECRET  SOCIETIES / GANG  ACTIVITY

For the purpose of District policy, a gang is a group of three (3) or more people who:

●  Interact together to the exclusion of others;

●  Claim a territory or area;

●  Have a name;

●  Have rivals/enemies; and

●  Exhibit antisocial behavior - often associated with crime or a threat to the community.

The type of dress, apparel, activities, acts, behavior or manner, or grooming displayed, reflected, or participated in by the student shall not:

●  Lead school officials to believe that such behavior, apparel, activities, acts, or other attributes are gang related or would disrupt or interfere with the school environment or activity and/or educational objectives;

●  Present a physical safety hazard to self, students, staff members, or other employees.

●  Create an atmosphere in which the well-being of a student, staff member, or other person is hindered by undue pressure, behavior, intimidation, overt gesture, or threat of violence; or

●  Imply gang membership or affiliation by written communication, marks, drawing, painting, design, or emblem upon any school or personal property or on one's person.

If the student's dress is in violation of this regulation or a District policy, the principal will ask the student to make the appropriate correction.  If the student refuses, the parent/guardian may be notified and asked to make the necessary correction.  The principal will take appropriate corrective and disciplinary action.