Explosives

503 - Explosives

Possession, sale, distribution, detonation, or threat of detonation of an incendiary or explosive material or device including firecrackers, smoke bombs, flares, or any combustible or explosive substance or combination of substances or articles other than a firearm.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

Bullet, Exploding pen, Gun shells, Molotov cocktail, Smoke bomb, Cherry bomb, Firecrackers, M-80, Poppers, Stink bomb, Dry ice in bottle, Gas Odor Bomb, Model rocket fuel, Shotgun shell


  • Apply extended suspension and expulsion only to grades 6-12.

  • Level 5: If the school administrator decides to request an expulsion conference, the school administrator or designee must contact the Department of Student Services within two (2) days of the alleged offense to request an expulsion conference.

Level 1-5

Possessing an incendiary or explosive device or material or any combination of combustible or explosive substances, other than a firearm, that can cause harm to people or property (e.g., firecrackers, smoke bombs, flares; but NOT “snap pops,” which should be treated as a disruption).

Level 4-5

Detonating or threatening to detonate an incendiary or explosive device or material, including those described above.