ROCK HURLED THROUGH WESTLAKE HIGH OFFICE.Byline: Sonia Giordani Daily News Staff Writer Vandals launched a rock through the office of a Westlake High School Westlake High School may refer to:
Joseph Pawlick reported his window smashed and a message reading ``Die Pawlick'' painted in red when he arrived at work Tuesday. Despite the wording of the message, police said they do not believe it is a death threat. ``There is nothing to lead us to believe it was anything more than vandalism The intentional and malicious destruction of or damage to the property of another. The intentional destruction of property is popularly referred to as vandalism. It includes behavior such as breaking windows, slashing tires, spray painting a wall with graffiti, and ,'' said Sgt. Steve Bourke. ``In his position as a school official, he is responsible for executing a lot of things that go on in a school, including discipline. He could have a dozen kids or more who hold a grudge grudge tr.v. grudged, grudg·ing, grudg·es 1. To be reluctant to give or admit: even grudged the tuition money. 2. against him.'' School officials refused to comment, but Superintendent Jerry Gross said administrators are on special alert. ``We treat all these incidents very seriously, and we are certainly very concerned,'' Gross said. ``When these incidents have happened in the past, we have stepped up security on the campuses and staff is on alert to keep their eyes open,'' he said. ``But overall I think this district has had a positive record in enforcing its zero-tolerance policies Noun 1. zero-tolerance policy - any policy that allows no exception; "a zero-tolerance policy toward pedophile priests" policy - a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation" .'' Bourke said the vandalism isn't thought to be linked to a recent wave of graffiti at area schools. Last week, five teens from Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. and one from Northridge were arrested on suspicion of causing $15,000 in graffiti-related damage. Buildings tagged with spray paint and colored markers included Westlake Elementary and Redwood Intermediate schools. In 1996-97, the Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by school district reported 83 property crimes on school campuses costing the district more than $27,000. On Thursday, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Charles Weis sponsored a three-hour workshop for school administrators, local law enforcement, students and parents to discuss the safety of schools throughout the county. |
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