Policy 9450 - Firearm

Minimum required criteria will include possession of a current Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapon License (E-CWL) as described in Idaho Code 18-3302D(4)(g) or current active duty or retired within two years law enforcement credentials and a recommendation from the Superintendent. Additional requirements may include a Board approved psychological evaluation updated at the Board’s discretion and Board approved physical assessment. 

The District will cover the cost of the psychological/physical assessments, which will be similar to an assessments for law enforcement officers including providing accommodations for those with a disability. Other factors that may be considered by the Board prior to granting permission to a district employee to possess a firearm on school property include the employee’s discipline records, employee evaluations, knowledge and experience with firearms, and employee’s conduct on and off school property. 

Such permission shall be always conditional upon peaceful and lawful activity by the possessor, as well as compliance with all terms included in the District’s Firearms and Ammunition Possession Agreement which is outlined in the procedure and/or District’s Safety Plan. 

The Board may grant or deny permission in its sole discretion for any reason, and the Board’s decision is final. A grant of permission shall be reviewed annually by the Board unless earlier revoked by the Board. 

The Board may revoke and/or limit permission to possess firearms and ammunition on school property at any time by verbal or written notice to the individual granted permission. Any verbal notice will be followed by written notice to the individual within 24 hours or as soon as practicable. 

Firearms Training 

Only those District employees who have obtained and maintain a current enhanced concealed weapons permit (or a Law Enforcement equivalent or higher) and have successfully completed a Board-approved Use of Force training course are eligible for authorization by the Kimberly School Board to carry a firearm on District property. The Board may reimburse the cost of the training course if requested by the employee. 

Prior to bringing a firearm on school property, an authorized employee will have completed a minimum of 40 hours of firearms and tactical training from a Board approved private vendor., or The Board may approved a staff member with approved certifications, or involvement with a law enforcement agency, or unique experiences and waive the 40 hours of initial training.  Training will include engagement on the range with a certified instructor in live fire situations that require shoot, don’t shoot decision making and other dynamic scenarios. Initial training requirements may be waived by the Board for an employee who also is a current sworn law enforcement officer. Other specific training objectives may be outlined in the procedure. 

After the initial training, all school personnel authorized to carry a firearm must complete a minimum of 16 hours of firearms and tactical training annually and qualify at least twice per year with their weapon. Training may be obtained from a Board approved private vendor, or staff member with approved certifications, or a local law enforcement agency. Training will include engagement on the range with a certified instructor in live fire situations that require shoot, don’t shoot decision making and other dynamic scenarios. Ongoing training requirements may be waived by the Board for an employee who also is a current sworn law enforcement officer. Other specific training objectives may be outlined in the procedure and/or School Safety Plan.