Gangs and Gang Activity
Definitions
“Gang” shall refer to any group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, that has a common name or common identifying sign or symbol, and associate together to advocate, conspire, or commit:
1. One or more criminal acts; or
2. Acts which threaten the safety or well-being of property or persons, including, but not limited to, harassment and intimidation.
It also includes gangs as defined in Idaho Code.
Students on School property or at any School-sponsored activity shall not:
1. Wear, possess, use, distribute, or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, or other items which are evidence of membership in or affiliation with any gang and/or representative of any gang;
2. Display tattoos which may be affiliated with any gang and/or representative of any gang;
3. Engage in any act, whether verbal or nonverbal, including gestures or handshakes, showing membership in or affiliation with any gang and/or that is representative of any gang; or
4. Engage in any act furthering the interest of any gang or gang activity, including, but not limited to:
A. Soliciting membership in or affiliation with any gang;
B. Soliciting any person to pay for protection or threatening another person, explicitly or implicitly, with violence or with any other illegal or prohibited act;
C. Painting writing, or otherwise inscribing gang-related graffiti, messages, symbols, or signs on School property; or
D. Engaging in violence, extortion, or any other illegal act or other violation on School property.
Violations of this policy shall result in disciplinary action, up to and including suspension, expulsion, and/or notification of police.
Cross Reference:
3255 Student Dress
Legal References:
Stephenson v. Davenport Community Sch. Dist., 110 F.3d 1303 (8th Cir. 1997).
I.C. § 33-506 District Trustees - Organization and Government of Board of Trustees
I.C. § 33-512 District Trustees - Governance of Schools
I.C. § 18-8501, et seq. Idaho Criminal Gang Enforcement Act
I.C. § 18-8502 Idaho Criminal Gang Enforcement Act - Definitions
IDAPA 08.02.03.160 Safe Environment and Discipline
Policy History:
Adopted on: June 14, 2021
Revised on:
Reviewed on: