5513 - CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

The Board believes that the schools should help students learn to respect property and develop feelings of pride in community institutions.

The Board charges each student with responsibility for the proper care of school property and the school supplies and equipment entrusted to his/her use.

Students who cause damage to school property shall be subject to disciplinary measures, and their parents shall be financially liable for such damage to the extent of the law, except that students eighteen (18) years or of age or older shall also be liable for damage they cause.

The Board authorizes the imposition of fines for the loss, damage, or destruction of school equipment, apparatus, musical instruments, library material, textbooks, and for damage to school buildings.

The Board may report to the appropriate juvenile authorities any student whose damage of school property has been serious or chronic in nature.

A reward may be offered by the Board for the apprehension of any person who vandalizes school property. The Superintendent shall develop administrative procedures to implement this policy.

Revised 7/22/14
Reviewed 4/25/23

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