7217 - GUN-FREE SCHOOLS

Gull Lake Community Schools

Bylaws & Policies

7217 - GUN-FREE SCHOOLS

The Board recognizes that gun violence in schools is a nationwide epidemic. The presence of firearms on school property or at school related events is inherently disruptive and potentially life-threatening. Except as noted below, the Board prohibits employees, agents, volunteers, visitors, and students from possessing a firearm on any school property or a vehicle used by the District to transport students to and from school property.

For purposes of this policy, a "firearm" means:

	A.	any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive;
	B.	the frame or received of any such weapon;
	C.	any firearm muffler or firearm silencer;
	D.	a pneumatic gun that is loaded and expels a metallic BB or metallic pellet greater than .177 caliber; or
	E.	any "destructive device" as defined at 18 USC 921(a)(4).

For purposes of this policy, "school property" means a building, playing field, or property used for school purposes to impart instruction to children or used for functions and events sponsored by a school.

Only the following individuals may possess a firearm on school property pursuant to the following terms:

	A.	A peace officer.
	B.	An employee or contractor expressly authorized by the Superintendent, in writing, to possess a firearm for purposes of providing security.
	C.	A person expressly authorized by the Superintendent, in writing, to possess a firearm for purposes of providing or receiving instruction.
	D.	A person expressly authorized by M.C.L. 28.425o to carry a firearm on school property.
	E.	Any other person expressly authorized by law to possess a firearm on school property, but only if that person demonstrates that he or she has the express legal right to possess a firearm on school property. This provision may not be constructed to authorize the holder of a concealed pistol license to "open carry" on school property.

No District or building administrator or agent may grant permission to any person to possess a firearm on school property unless the person demonstrates that he or she has the right to possess a weapon on school property; except that the Superintendent or building administrator may authorize the possession of a firearm for use as a prop or as a starter pistol.

Any person possessing a firearm on school property is subject to all District policies and procedures, including those policies and procedures governing students, employees, volunteers, and visitors.

The Board directs the Superintendent to procure and post signs at the entrance to each school building stating, "This property is a weapon-free zone. Unless expressly permitted by law, possession of a weapon, including a firearm, may result in criminal prosecution."

The Board directs the Superintendent to develop administrative regulations to implement this policy.

Michigan gun Owners, Inc vs. Ann Arbor Public Schools, Docket No. 329632 (Mich.
Ct. App., December 15, 2016).
M.C.L. 123.1101, 750.222
M.C.L. 28.425f; M.C.L. 28.425o; M.C.L. 750.237a; M.C.L. 380.1311(2);
18 U.S.C. 921; 18 U.S.C. 922; 18 U.S.C. 922(q); 20 U.S.C. 4141(g); 20 U.S.C. 7151;

Adopted 5/96
Revised 6/16/97
Revised 2/3/03
Revised 10/20/04
Revised 4/17/06
Revised 2/15/10
Revised 2/15/16
Revised 7/18/17