Policy 5439 – Property Damage/Theft

Students are prohibited from vandalizing property of the District, students or staff. In addition, stealing personal possessions or District 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 District 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 District 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 District will seek to recover damages for District property. The offender or the parent/guardian will be expected to make restitution.
  2. Theft
    Students who steal personal possessions or District 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.