CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY | Policy Manual

5513 - CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

The Governing Board believes that the schools should help students learn to respect property.

The Governing 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 of age or older shall also be liable for damage they cause.

The Governing 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.

A reward may be offered by the Governing Board for the apprehension of any person who vandalizes school property.