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EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT/AUTHORIZED USES COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
The Board prohibits illegal duplication of copyrighted materials in any form within the school district. Any employee who willfully disregards this Board policy and the law assumes all liability and responsibility for such action.

Copyrighted materials, whether graphic, audio, visual, or computer software, may be duplicated only when such reproduction meets "fair use" standards or when written permission for duplication has been obtained from the copyright holder.

The Superintendent shall publish administrative regulations to ensure the "fair use" of copyrighted materials. Building administrators shall establish practices in accordance with this policy and any regulations issued by the Superintendent.

Responsibility for disseminating and interpreting copyright regulations or procedures will be vested with the Superintendent or designee, who will issue related memoranda to the staff; provide posters at locations of copying machines and apparatus; and notify all employees of this policy.

LEGAL REFERENCE: Copyright Law of the U.S. (P.L.94-553; 96-157), "Fair Use" Doctrine: The principle which entitles a person to use copyrighted material in a reasonable manner, including the use of the mere theme or idea, without the consent of the copyright owner.
REVISED: 9-09-97
 

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