Brockport district investigates counterfeit cash use

Under federal law, school districts are not allowed to release information that could compromise the confidentiality of student records. The Brockport Central School District has acknowledged that a case involving high school students and counterfeit five dollar bills is under investigation.

Debbie Moyer, a public relations spokesperson for the district, said that police and Brockport School District officials conducted an investigation of five high school students who tried to use counterfeit five dollar bills. "BCSD is dealing with the students involved in accordance with the district's Code of Conduct," she said. "Further investigation is being conducted by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office."

In cases of student misconduct, the district considers a broad range of penalties that can include suspension from school, after school detention, and preclusion from participation in extra curricular activities, according to the district. In all cases, the district seeks to have the punishment fit the offense. The district also considers individual circumstances in assessing a penalty. These include: the student's age, the nature of the offense and circumstances, the student's prior disciplinary record, and effectiveness of other forms of discipline, according to information released by the district.

School Superintendent James Fallon had no further information or comment last week on the students' actions nor the disciplinary ramifications. "I just can't discuss individual student disciplinary actions," he said.

There was no further information available regarding court dates or the ongoing investigation.