2420 - Vandalism - Restitution

Administration 

2420 – Vandalism – Restitution 

In cases where acts of vandalism occur to real or personal property owned or leased by the school district (property), the school district shall seek restitution. Offenders shall be invoiced for damages.

Vandalism includes, but is not limited to, the cutting, defacing or injuring in any way school/school district property.

The parent or guardian of any minor/un-emancipated child who engages in vandalism of school/school district property, shall be held liable for all damages up to the maximum amount allowed under state law.

The liability provided for under Connecticut General Statute 52-572 does not relieve the minor student of personal liability for such damage or injury. This liability of the parent for damages done by a minor child is in addition to any other liability which exists in law.

An adult student, eighteen years of age or older, shall be held personally liable for damage done to any real or personal property owned or leased by the school district.

Monies received as restitution for loss or damage to school property shall be collected, maintained and dispersed in accordance with relevant Board policies, regulations, and procedures, and state law.

A failure to make restitution for damaged textbooks, library materials or other educational materials may result in sanctions such as the withholding of grades, transcripts, or report cards in accordance with state law. The imposition of sanctions shall not interfere with the District’s statutory obligation to transfer a student’s educational records when a student enrolls in a new school.

If satisfactory restitution for damages is not received, the matter shall be referred to the town attorney.

Students who engage in vandalism may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including, suspension or expulsion and/or referral to law enforcement.

Legal References:

Connecticut General Statutes

10-221(c) Board of Education to Prescribe Rules

10-222a Board to have use of funds from repayment and insurance proceeds for school materials and from payment for custodial services for use of school facilities

52-572 Parental Liability for Torts of Minor. Damage Defined.

Policy Adopted: October 1979

Revised: December 1985, August 10, 2023