Buildings constitute the greatest financial investment of the District. It is in the best interest of the Board of Education to protect the District's investment adequately. The buildings and equipment owned by the Board shall be protected from theft and vandalism in order to maintain the optimum conditions for carrying out the educational programs.

The Superintendent shall develop and supervise a program for the security of the school buildings, school grounds and school equipment pursuant to statute and rules of the State.

Every effort shall be made to apprehend those who knowingly cause serious physical harm to District property and to require such persons to rectify the damage or pay a fee to cover repairs. A reward may be offered for apprehending such persons.

In the case of students of this District, the Superintendent shall recommend other sanctions against those who fail to meet their obligations.

Juvenile authorities may be contacted in the case of serious offenses.

All employees of the District will be required to account for any property assigned to them and to report misuse or loss of property to the appropriate administrator.

Appropriate authorities may be contacted in the case of serious offenses.

The Superintendent shall report to the Board each case of vandalism and the extent of the damage.

R.C. 2909.05, 3313.173, 3313.642
A.C. 3301-35-03

Revised 8/19/99