Weapons in School 
It is the intent of NVA to take action that ensures and provides a safe learning environment for all students. To that end, NVA prohibits students or adults from having items in school or on school grounds that are weapons (i.e., guns, switchblades), that could be used as weapons (i.e., pocket knives), or that are "look-alike" weapons (i.e. plastic guns or knives). Minnesota Statute 609.605, subdivision ID lists the possession of a weapon on school property as a felony offense. 

Any allegation of a weapons violation will be investigated. If there is a determination that the policy has been broken, police will be notified for possible "charges," parents will be notified and the student will be: a) expelled from school, or b) suspended from school. 

The above will occur whether the student purposely or inadvertently brings a weapon to school. If there is an item inadvertently brought to school and the student turns it into the office immediately upon realizing this, there will be no violation of the policy considered. 

Personal Safety 
Each student is entitled to feel personally safe at school from physical and verbal violence and assault. Any student, who experiences a deliberate physical act that injures or receives threats of physical injury, should immediately report the incident to school personnel. Verbal statements or hand symbols that are obscene, degrading, or are meant to intimidate, embarrass, or humiliate an individual or group should also be reported to school personnel. 

School personnel, local police departments and social service agencies will investigate personal safety concerns. 

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence 
Any student who believes himself or herself to be a victim of sexual harassment or sexual violence or any parent who believes their child is a victim of sexual harassment or sexual violence in violation of Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and of Minnesota Statues Chapter 363, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and Title XI of the Education Amendments of 1972 may file a grievance with the School District's Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Compliance Officer. 

Title XI 
Any student who believes him or herself to be a victim of sex discrimination or any parent who believes their child is a victim of sex discrimination in violation of Title XI may file a grievance in writing with the school district's Title XI compliance officer. If you would like to grievance, you are encouraged to contact the Title XI compliance officer at 612.706.5560.