At its Jan. 14 meeting, the School Board of the City of Virginia Beach elected Kathleen Brown as chair and Carolyn Weems as vice chair. Brown has served on the School Board for two years and Weems for 22 years.
Property Damage/Theft 5-42.1
School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Regulation 5-42.1
STUDENTS
Property Damage/Theft
- Property Damage
When any student has damaged, destroyed, or defaced any school property, the adult student or parents/legal guardian of a minor student shall be requested to pay the amount lost thereby in addition to whatever disciplinary action may be deemed necessary and advisable by the principal or his/her designee. The principal shall secure estimates to determine the cost of repairs or replacement, ensure that property is restored to its previous condition or replaced as needed and inform the School Administration.
- Theft
When a student is suspected of theft of any school or another person's property, the incident shall be investigated by administration and, as appropriate, reported to law enforcement for appropriate action. Students will be disciplined in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct and the Discipline Guidelines.
Legal Reference
Code of Virginia § 8.01-43, as amended. Action against parent for damage to public property by minor.
Code of Virginia § 18.2-138, as amended. Damaging public buildings etc.; penalty.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Code of Student Conduct
Approved by Superintendent: September 21, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)
Amended by School Board: November 27, 2018