NSU University School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017

Page 17 1. Except as expressly provided herein, it is strictly prohibited for any Nova Southeastern University student, staff member, faculty member, or any individual visiting or conducting business on University property or at a University sponsored or supervised event to knowingly, intentionally, deliberately, or inadvertently introduce, possess, store, use, purchase, sell, or exchange any weapon, as defined herein, while on any University Property or at any University sponsored or supervised event. This prohibition includes weapons stored on one’s person; in a motor vehicle; or in an office, residential hall, or any building on University property. 2. This policy does not prohibit a. weapons carried by law enforcement officials or other state or federal agents authorized by their governmental agency to carry weapons b. legitimate work tools required to complete work on campus 3. The executive director of Public Safety may grant exceptions to this policy to allow an individual to possess a weapon for the conducting of University-approved academic programs or training exercises or other University-approved activities or practices and in other special circumstances (e.g., ROTC, starter guns utilized at swim meets or other University-sanctioned activities or events, marksmanship competitions, etc.). An exception may only be granted with the express written permission of the president and/or NSU chancellor. Any request for an exception to this policy must have sufficient detail to fully describe the purpose or objective of having a weapon on University property or at a University sponsored or supervised event, the time period during which the weapon will be on University property or at a University sponsored or supervised event, what use will be made of the weapon while on University property or at a University sponsored or supervised event, and where and for how long the weapon will be stored. Any exception granted by the executive director of Public Safety must be in writing, shall specify any limitations on use and possession of the weapon, and must address the issue of storage of the weapon. The written exception must be approved by the president and/or NSU chancellor prior to its issuance by the executive director of Public Safety. 4. Any violation of this policy is a serious offense. Any violation of this policy by any individual is considered serious misconduct and may subject the violator to penalties including, but not limited to, discipline up to and including termination under this and any other applicable NSU policy or adjudication of the violation according to the NSU Student Handbook . This may result in discipline up to and including dismissal from the University; eviction from the property or event; notification of local law enforcement officials for police response and action; or issuance of a written directive from the Public Safety Office barring future access to or entry upon University property or at a University sponsored or supervised event. Any person who becomes aware of a violation of this policy must notify the Office of Public Safety immediately. Failure to notify the Office of Public Safety of a violation of this policy constitutes misconduct and may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion in the case of a student, termination in the case of an employee, and eviction from University property or a University sponsored or supervised event in the case of a person visiting or conducting business on University property or at a University sponsored or supervised event, as well as notification of local law enforcement for police response and action. Additionally, in the case of an individual visiting or conducting business on University property or at a University sponsored or supervised event, that individual may be issued a written directive from the Public Safety Office barring future access to or entry upon University property or at a University sponsored or supervised event. POLICY FOR PERSONAL ITEMS AND VALUABLES Valuables : Expensive or valuable jewelry, games, makeup, toys, or cards are best kept at home. Please do not permit your child to bring these items to school. We are happy to have your child bring other favorites to school as a part of our planned activities and upon request of the classroom teachers. These might include a favorite book, nature items, or