Basic to the philosophy of the Board of Education is a respect for the rights of others. Students are urged to

exercise this respect in regard to the belongings of others, including District property. Each student should realize

that vandalism to District property is costly to repair and is directly related to increased school taxes.

 

In accordance with law, students who cause damage to District property shall be subject to disciplinary measures

including suspension and expulsion. Also their parents shall be financially liable for such damage to the extent of

the law except that students over eighteen (18) years of age shall be liable for damage they cause.

 

The Board authorizes the imposition of fines for the loss, damage, or destruction of District owned, borrowed or

leased equipment, school records, apparatus, musical instruments, library materials, textbooks, and for damage

to District buildings.

 

The Superintendent may report to the appropriate authorities any student whose damage of District property has

been serious or chronic in nature.

 

The Superintendent shall develop administrative procedures to implement this policy.