Vandalism which is the willful and/or wanton destruction of public or private property, and an antisocial act, cannot be tolerated in our schools.

Vandalism includes the damaging or destruction of:

1. School buildings

2. School grounds

3. School buses

4. School equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to, books, AV

equipment, athletic equipment, and school furnishings

5. Any other personal or public property

6. Any sites of school sponsored activities

As stated in the Connecticut General Statutes 52-572, "the parent or legal guardian of any minor/emancipated child who willfully cuts, defaces, or otherwise injures in any way real or personal property belonging to the school district shall be held liable for all such damages up to the maximum amount allowed under state law."

Liability provided under CGS 52-572 does not relieve the minor child of any personal liability for damage or injury. This liability is in addition to any other liability which exists under the law.

The parent or guardian of a minor child is also liable for all property belonging to the school system lent to the child and not returned upon demand/returned damaged or defaced. The student may also be subject to disciplinary action.