Copyright Compliance: EGAD

It is the intent of the Superintendent to adhere to the provisions of copyright laws in all areas, e.g., print, computer software, audiovisual materials, music, etc. Though there continues to be controversy regarding interpretation of copyright laws, the Superintendent’s intention is to make known that all district employees shall be expected to adhere to the provisions of law, rules and regulations concerning the use of copyrighted materials. Legal or insurance protection of the district may not be extended to employees who violate copyright laws.

There shall be made available at the district level as well as at the respective building levels information on copyright infringement and “fair use” guidelines for copyrighted materials.

Adopted October 13, 1998

Revised February 10, 2014

LEGAL REF.:
17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.
Agreement on Guidelines for classroom copying in Not-for-Profit Educational
Institutions, 3/19/76, printed as H.R. Rep. No. 1476, 94th Cong., 2d Sess. 81 (1976)