EF-P0 - Vandalism, Break-Ins and Thefts

The care and maintenance of all divisional property, including buildings, equipment and vehicles is a priority of the Board.  It therefore commits itself to a stern approach to vandalism.  Anyone who defaces or maliciously damages divisional property will be held responsible for its repair or replacement.

If property of a school division or school district is destroyed, damaged, lost or converted by the intentional or negligent act of a child, the child and his/her parents are jointly and severally liable to the School Board for the loss.  (PSA 58.8)

Damage to divisional or other property occurring during extra-curricular activities or field trips will also be considered to be acts of vandalism.

School Principals shall:

1. Inform and impress upon students that each student has a role, through example and peer pressure, in reducing/eliminating damage to all property, including facilities, furniture, equipment, books, and supplies;

2. Encourage everyone in the school and community to report acts of vandalism; and, 

3. Investigate damage resulting from suspected willful or malicious acts, or neglect, to establish responsibility and to determine whether a claim for restitution is justified.  A “Vandalism Report” must also be completed.  (See Exhibit EF-E1)

Where a claim for restitution is justified, the Principal:

1. Will determine the amount of restitution to be assessed; and

2. May request assistance from Division staff:

   1. To determine the amount; and,

   2. To collect the assessed amount.

Restitution may be with money and/or with work.

Vandals, if they are students, may be suspended or expelled.

Occurrences of break-ins and thefts will be reported according to the procedure outlined in (Procedure EF-P1).