District May Modify Weapons Policy Stance
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Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees will consider revising their zero-tolerance weapons policy to let principals determine what punishment to give students in kindergarten through third grade.
Under the policy, school principals must seek expulsion for students caught bringing any item that might be considered a weapon to school. Those cases are presented to the school board, which decides the child’s punishment.
Some board members have said the definition of a weapon is too broad because several elementary students have faced expulsion for bringing small Swiss Army knives or X-Acto knives to campus.
The school board meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Newport-Mesa Education Center, 2985 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 424-5000.
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