Arson

Arson definition and consequences.

Maliciously, willfully and/or neglectfully starting, by any means, a fire or causing an explosion on school property or at any school-related activity.

Arson I: less than $200 damage,
Arson II: $200 to $999 damage,
Arson III: $1000 damage or more.

(Invoices for replacement costs, repair and police reports must be part of final referral when seeking long-term suspension or expulsion.)

Arson I: Less than $200 Damage

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Kindergarten to 3rd

Utilize intervention strategies
Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
General practice for K-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval

4th-5th

Utilize intervention strategies.
1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 3 days Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension
4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Middle/High

Utilize intervention strategies
1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 3 days Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension
4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Arson II: $200 to $999 Damage

Seek Restitution

This infraction would have an informational police report for property damage.

APS Police will determine if the situation leads to a charge of "Arson."*

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Kindergarten to 3rd

Utilize intervention strategies
Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
General practice for K-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval

4th-5th

Utilize intervention strategies.
1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 3 days Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension
4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Middle/High

Utilize intervention strategies
1st Violation - Up to 3 days Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension
4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Arson III: $1000 Damage Up to $9,999

Seek Restitution

This infraction would have an informational police report for property damage.

APS Police will determine if the situation leads to a charge of "Arson."*

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Kindergarten to 3rd

Utilize intervention strategies
Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
General practice for K-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval

4th-5th

Utilize intervention strategies
1st Violation - Up to 5 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Middle/High

Utilize intervention strategies
1st Violation - Up to 5 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Damage of $10,000 or More

Seek Restitution

This infraction requires a police report with a charge of Arson.*

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Kindergarten to 3rd

Utilize intervention strategies
Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
General practice for K-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval

4th-5th

Utilize intervention strategies.
1st Violation - Up to Expulsion Hearing

Middle/High

1st Violation - Up to Expulsion Hearing

Updated as of July 2026