Policy 5439 – Property Damage/Theft

Students are prohibited from vandalizing property of the °®ÆæÒÕ×ÊÔ´Õ¾, students or staff. In addition, stealing personal possessions or °®ÆæÒÕ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ properties is strictly prohibited.

Students violating this policy may be referred for prosecution under applicable laws and/or subject to school disciplinary action.

LEGAL REF.:

  • Wisconsin Statutes
    • Sections: 120.13(1) School Board powers
    • 895.035 Parent liability for acts of minor child
  • Federal Law: Chapter 943

CROSS REF.:

  • 3282 Loss or Damage of Personal Property on °®ÆæÒÕ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ Premises
  • 5430 Student Conduct and Discipline
  • 5473 Student Suspension
  • 5474 Student Expulsion
  • 5475 Discipline of Students with Exceptional Educational Needs

APPROVED: August 13, 1991

REVISED: September 9, 1997

Rule 5439 – Property Damage/Theft

  1. Vandalism
    Students who commit vandalism on or to °®ÆæÒÕ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ property or to the property of students or staff will be subject to disciplinary action including suspension and possible recommendation for expulsion review. The parent/guardian will be notified and a conference with the parent/guardian, student, and principal may be scheduled. Law enforcement officials will be contacted for prosecution and °®ÆæÒÕ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ will seek to recover damages for °®ÆæÒÕ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ property. The offender or the parent/guardian will be expected to make restitution.
  2. Theft
    Students who steal personal possessions or °®ÆæÒÕ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ properties will be subject to suspension and/or referral to law enforcement officials at the discretion of the building principal/designee. The student’s parent/guardian will be notified and a conference with the parent/guardian, student and principal may be scheduled. The student or parent/guardian will be expected to make restitution. A recommendation may be made for expulsion consideration by the Administrative Review Committee.