Definition: the willful burning of property
Minimum consequences: parent notification, administrator/student conference, required parent conference, suspension, involvement of law enforcement, expulsion
Possible additional consequences: restitution
Who: 7th grade white male; parent added: “You know he has ADHD?”
What: fire
When: approximately 12:30 p.m. today
Where: brand new Republic Services trash bin
Why: Direct quote: “I dunno.”
How: Matches
Moral: Only you can prevent school fires.
And, yes, I have yet another expulsion packet to complete this week. Plus, I smell like I spent the day at a bonfire. Wait … I did.
