ECAC - Vandalism

File: ECAC

Vandalism

The Franklin School Committee recognizes that acts of vandalism committed against public and private property are costly and require positive action through educational programs. The School Committee will support various programs aimed at reducing the amount of vandalism.

Everyone within the community has a civic responsibility to report vandalism to school property along with the name(s) of the person or persons believed to be responsible.  Any incidents of vandalism to school property should be reported to the building Principal and/or the police, along with the name(s) of the person or persons believed to be responsible.

The Superintendent is authorized to sign a criminal complaint and to press charges against the perpetrators of vandalism against school property, and is further authorized to delegate, as they see fit, authority to sign such complaints and to press charges.

Parents/guardians and students will be made aware of the legal implications involved.  Reimbursement will be sought for damages.

LEGAL REF.:               M.G.L. 71:37H; 266:126A