P6400 - Copyrights
- 6400 Curriculum
Learning Services is responsible for developing and implementing procedures with respect to observance of the copyright laws in Unified School District 259.
Administrative Implemental Procedures:
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All employees of USD 259 shall observe copyright laws and publisher license agreements.
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Employees who use school district equipment are responsible for taking all reasonable precautions to prevent copying or the use of unauthorized copies on school district equipment.
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Copyright license agreements for the district are to be arranged through the following designees:
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Instructional computer software: Information Services and Technology.
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Musical scores: Coordinator of Fine Arts, or designee.
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Books and printed materials, non-printed materials, on-line resources, and all other audiovisual materials: Supervisor of Library Media and Textbook Services.
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The principal is responsible for enforcing the district policy and terms of licensing agreements at the school site level.
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Teachers and library media specialists have responsibility for educating students about the legal, ethical, and practical problems caused by illegal use of materials.
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Illegal copies of copyrighted materials shall not be made or used on school district equipment or used in any instructional program.
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Legal or insurance protection of the district shall not be extended to employees who violate copyright laws.
Administrative Responsibility: Learning Services
Latest Revision Date: October 2011
Previous Revision Date: June 2006 P6400
Updated administratively for alignment purposes: March 2021