Vandalism/Destruction of Property

It is the intent of OSSD to provide a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the students, teachers, administrators, and others in an order that conditions conducive to learning may be present at all times. As outlined in OSSD BOT Policy JCBD - Vandalism/Destruction of Property, any student who destroys or damages school property or the property of another student, teacher, administrator, or any employee of OSSD shall be suspended and/or expelled in accordance with law and other policies of the OSSD BOT.

 

The parent, guardian, or custodians of a compulsory school-aged child enrolled in OSSD shall be financially responsible for the student’s destructive acts against school property as defined by policy, and OSSD is authorized to institute legal proceedings against the parents, guardians, or custodians of the student in an effort to recover damages in an amount not to exceed $20,000 plus necessary court costs in an effort to recover damages caused by the willful and malicious destruction of property.