The District prohibits the unlawful use, possession, or display of any firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or prohibited weapon, as defined at FNCG, on all District property at all times.

No violation of this policy occurs when:

1. A Texas handgun license holder stores a handgun or other firearm in a locked vehicle in a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area owned or provided by the District as long as the handgun or other firearm is not loaded and not in plain view; or
2. The use, possession, or display of an otherwise prohibited weapon takes place as part of a District-approved activity supervised by proper authorities. [See FOD] Off

The following information is provided to help parents understand how the district determines whether to hold school on inclement weather days and the notification procedures which are in place. Each weather situation is unique and will have unique considerations.

The Superintendent, and staff members who are advising the Superintendent on the decision, must consider several factors:

• Road safety of students and staff and ability of school buses to travel safely.
• Safety of students while at school.
• Some young students may not have adult supervision during the day if school is closed.
• Other students may not have an appropriate place to stay during the day.

Be assured that the decision to close or delay school is a very important one and is made only after thorough consideration. Our focus is to minimize the negative impact a school closure or delay can have on families and student learning.

How does the law affect a school’s response to bullying?

• School districts are required to include cyberbullying policies in their district policies and notify parents if their child has been the victim of bullying or is the alleged aggressor.
• The bill requires school districts to develop an anonymous system to report bullying and threats.
• School districts have a greater ability to investigate off-campus bullying if they see it materialize in school, enabling school districts and law enforcement agencies to collaborate on investigations.
• School districts have greater latitude to discipline or expel students for severe bullying behavior, including encouraging a child to commit or attempt suicide.
• The legislation enables law enforcement to unmask anonymous social media users who threaten others.
• Students can be charged with a misdemeanor for harassing or bullying anyone under the age of 18 through text messages, social media, websites, apps, or other means; and provides additional counseling and rehabilitation services to the aggressor and victim.

How does the law affect a parent’s response to bullying?

• A child can be charged with a crime for certain forms of cyberbullying or online harassment.
• If your child is bullied, you can obtain injunctive relief from the courts to stop and/or prevent cyberbullying of your child.
• Courts may hold parents accountable if they could have taken reasonable actions to get their child to cease engaging in cyberbullying and failed to do so.

What is David’s Law?

During the State of Texas 85th Legislative Session, Senate Bill 179, also known as David’s Law, was passed and signed into Texas State Law. David’s Law is named after 16-year old David Molak, a high school student in San Antonio, who died by suicide after being harassed online. The bill aims to bring awareness and new policies to schools to combat cyberbullying. Senate Bill 179 classifies cyberbullying as a Class A misdemeanor offense. By doing so, the courts may issue subpoenas and uncover people who are posting anonymously online. The law also requires intervention from public schools when any cyberbullying behavior is suspected. Parents of students who cyberbully others may also be held responsible if they could have intervened but didn’t. Click here for a printable PDF summary of David’s Law from the David’s Legacy Foundation.

Parent Resources

Click on the link below to find helpful information to help you discuss this issue with your children:

StopBullying.gov