Vandalism
Adoption Date: 6/10/1976, Revised: 3/13/1980
5000 - Students
Activities
5131.5 Vandalism
The Superintendent shall establish procedures for notification of police and the maintenance of accurate records of acts of vandalism on or to School District property.
The Superintendent is authorized, in accordance with law, in instances of willful damage or destruction of School District property, to initiate civil action to recover damages from the parents or legal guardian of the student. The Superintendent is further authorized, where appropriate under the law, in those instances of willful damage or destruction of School District property where a student’s actions bring him or her under the jurisdiction of the Family Court or the provisions of the penal law, to cooperate with the court in bringing charges and seeking restitution in an amount and manner of performance as determined by the court.
Records will be maintained according to School District building and shall include information on the date, time and nature of the incident, the estimated amount of the loss, individuals apprehended and actions taken.
Summaries of the reports shall be provided to the Board of Education at the conclusion of each school semester and at such other times as deemed advisable by the Superintendent of Schools.