Instructional Material Washington County School District - Adopted 12-14-94
To clarify the District position on videos and full-length movies.
2.1. Commercial videos, instructional videos, and full-length movies, including 16mm, are not to be shown during regular school time for entertainment or reward purposes, but only for direct classroom instructional needs in accordance with the approved District curriculum and applicable copyright laws.2.2. Where a video or movie which has a rating that suggests parental guidance or other restrictions is to be shown to students, the school must obtain parental consent prior to its presentation.
2.3. If commercial videos or other movies are shown for entertainment or reward purposes, it is to be at a time other than regular school hours, so students and parents have a choice as to whether or not they are viewed.
2.4. The school would be responsible for meeting the legal requirements of applicable copyright laws and paying the required fees.
Distribution: Board Members, Superintendent, Associations, Assistant Superintendents, Administrators and Principals.