School District buildings, facilities, and property are significant financial investments that must be protected. 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 Florida law. Such programs may include, but is not limited to, securing entries, fencing designed to prevent intruder entry into a building, video surveillance equipment and security cameras, security alarm devices, or monitoring devices in appropriate public areas in and around the schools and other District facilities.

Trespass upon grounds or facilities of School District property, whether owned or leased, will be prosecuted to the full extent of Florida statute.

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.

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

The Superintendent is authorized to install metal detectors and other security devices which would assist in the detection of guns and dangerous weapons in school buildings and/or on District property.

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

F.S. 1001.51