In re T.A.S.

*295Where TAS had a diminished privacy interest due to her attendance at an alternative school, the nature of the intrusion occasioned by the search in question was minimal, the governmental concern involved was important and immediate, and the search in question was an effective means of addressing that concern, the trial court did not err in denying TAS’ motion to suppress. I must respectfully dissent.

I. Additional Facts

Additional facts should be noted. Students were sent to Brunswick County Academy (“the Academy”) for violating the Brunswick County Code of Conduct, by engaging in violent…