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SEARCH OF LOCKERS, DESKS, AND OTHER STORAGE AREAS

All lockers, desks, and other storage areas provided for student use remain the property of the Appleton Area School District. At no time does the Appleton Area School District relinquish its exclusive control of these areas.

A search of lockers, desks, and storage areas may be conducted by a District administrator, school administrator, or a school employee designated by the District administrator or school administrator as determined necessary and appropriate. This search can be conducted without the consent of the pupil, without notifying the pupil and without obtaining a search warrant. A police school liaison officer or other law enforcement official at the request of or in conjunction with the District administrator or school administrator may also conduct searches.

No student shall lock or otherwise impede access to any locker, desk, or storage area except with a lock provided or approved by the District. Unapproved locks will be removed. Any unauthorized item(s) found in lockers, desks, and other storage areas may be removed. Items removed may be held by school officials for return to the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student, retained for disciplinary proceedings, or turned over to law enforcement officials.

The District shall include a copy of this policy in the student handbook that is distributed annually to each student enrolled in the district.

Student Nondiscrimination
The Appleton Area School District does not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or physical, cognitive, emotional or learning disability in its education programs or activities. Discrimination complaints shall be processed in accordance with established procedures.

Legal Reference:
Wisconsin State Statute 118.325

Adoption Date: June 28, 1999