update:

school board overturned the suspension and the 45 days in the alternate program ... with a member of the board saying that the administration lacked 'common sense' good for that guy

although i like this ladies opinion:
If we can't punish him, then what about kids that did bring (a weapon) for bad things?

i say to that, stfu woman...punish the kids who brought a weapon with intention to harm, just because you dont punish a six year old for a utensil at lunch doesnt mean you cant punish the kid who came and threatened a classmate.

turns out this school district is notorious for these stupid adherances. last year they suspended a girl and put her in alternate because she brought a knife to school ... to cut the birthday cake she brought in for her birthday