BP 5135.5

Students

 

Vandalism, Theft and Graffiti

 

The Governing Board considers vandalism a very serious matter.  Vandalism includes the negligent, willful, or unlawful damaging or theft of any district-owned real or personal property, including the writing of graffiti.

 

Any district student who commits an act of vandalism shall be subject to disciplinary action by the district and also may be prosecuted through other legal means.  If reparation of damages is not made, the district also may withhold the student's grades, diploma and/or transcripts in accordance with law.

 

Legal Reference:

            EDUCATION CODE

            48900                         Grounds for suspension or expulsion

            48904                         Willful misconduct, limit of liability of parent or guardian

            48904.3                       Withholding grades, diplomas, or transcripts of pupils causing property damage or injury; transfer of pupils to new                                        school districts; notice to rescind decision to withhold

            CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5

            305                             Pupil responsible for care of property

            CIVIL CODE

            1714.1                        Liability of parent or guardian for act of willful misconduct by a minor

            GOVERNMENT CODE

            53069.5                      Reward for information concerning person causing death, injury, or property damage; liability for reward

            PENAL CODE

            594                             Vandalism

            640.5                           Graffiti; facilities or vehicles of governmental entity

            640.6                          Graffiti

 

 

Adopted:  6/18/86

Revised:  2/10/99, 5/10/06