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Laws and Policies for Campus Safety

Campus Signage

For the security of our school facilities and the safety of all students, staff, families, and members of our community, please be aware of signage on all Orange County Board of Education property.

No Trespassing Orange County Schools

 

Prohibited Objects Not Allowed on Campus Orange County Schools

 

Visitors on Campus Orange County Schools

 

Laws and Policies Concerning Safety

All members of our community should remain aware and become familiar with the state laws (NC General Statute) and school board policies (Orange County Board of Education Policy Manual) that govern our facilities and the conduct of everyone while on the property of Orange County Schools, the local public school unit operating under the authority of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

No Prohibited Items on School Property 

No Trespassing

NC General Statute (N.C.G.S.) § 14-159.13.  Second degree trespass.

  • (a) Offense. - A person commits the offense of second degree trespass if, without authorization, the person enters or remains on any of the following:
    • (1) On premises of another after the person has been notified not to enter or remain there by the owner, by a person in charge of the premises, by a lawful occupant, or by another authorized person.
    • (2) On premises that are posted, in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, with notice not to enter the premises.
    • (3) On the curtilage of a dwelling of another between the hours of midnight and 6:00 A.M.
  • (b) Penalties. - A violation of subdivision (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section is a Class 3 misdemeanor. A violation of subdivision (a)(3) of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Visitors on Campus