CHAPTER 3.00 - SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

3.08 Copyrighted Materials

The District shall abide by all provisions of the copyright laws including as they apply to software and media.

(1) Commercial materials, whether printed or non-printed, may not be duplicated without prior written permission from the owner or copyright holder.

(2) The School Board does not sanction or condone illegal duplication in any form, the use of illegally duplicated materials, or the improper use of commercially duplicated materials.

(3) Procedures and guidelines for the legal duplication of materials for instructional purposes may be obtained from the school or District office.

(4) Employees who willfully infringe upon current copyright laws may be subject to disciplinary action by the School Board.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41(2); 1001.42, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 119.07; 1001.30; 1001.43, F.S.

History:

Adopted: January 14, 1999

Revision Date(s): August 14, 2007

Formerly: