Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

10.1 Vandalism/Theft
Section 10: ABUSE OR THEFT OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
I. Vandalism/Theft Over $50, Illegal Entry
A. In the event of vandalism, theft, or illegal entry, the principal or designee shall notify each of the
following immediately:
1. The Fort Worth Police Department;
2. The Safety and Security Department, who will notify the school-police liaison team;
3. The Internal Audit Department;
4. The Office of Professional Standards when an employee is suspected of being involved;
5. The Maintenance Department, who will conduct an inspection and submit a damage repair cost
estimate to the principal. The principal shall then establish the dollar amount to be assessed and
shall report that amount, in writing, to Safety and Security for the collection of restitution; and,
6. The District Budget Office
(Fax Form 920 and a copy of the Police report to the Budget office at 817.814.2145 and to Safety &
Security at 817.814.2695.)
B. If acts of vandalism, theft, or illegal entry within a school building are discovered after hours by school
security, the following must be notified as soon as possible by security personnel:
1. The Fort Worth Police Department;
2. The School Principal (follow procedures in Section A); and,
3. The Maintenance and Operations Area Director.
C. If acts of vandalism, theft, or illegal entry cannot be reported to the principal or to school security, the
reporting person should notify the Fort Worth Police Department as soon as possible.
D. Acts of vandalism, theft, or illegal entry occurring on property other than a school building (buses,
athletic complex, etc.) shall be reported to the appropriate district administrator. The administrator shall
follow procedures in section A.
II. Vandalism/Theft Under $50, No Illegal Entry
A. Maintenance Department personnel shall conduct an inspection and submit a damage repair
cost estimate to the principal. The principal shall then establish the dollar amount to be
assessed and collect restitution for damages.
B. A report, Form 920, shall be filed with the Budget Office. The amount of restitution assessed
should be indicated on this form. The principal may take disciplinary action as deemed
appropriate.
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 109 Revised: 10/9/2012