The Shelby County Board of Education is committed to a safe and orderly educational environment and authorizes the Superintendent and District staff to respond rapidly to any threats, suggestions or predictions of violence that occur on any District-owned property.

There shall be a "zero" tolerance policy for threats of violence. No student, staff, parent/guardian, or any other person shall make any verbal, written or electronically communicated (e-mail) threat, suggestion or prediction of violence against any person or group of persons or to any District-owned facility. Any threat of violence may result in immediate disciplinary action and referral to the appropriate law enforcement agency.


T.C.A.� 20-14-101