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Instruction

Use of Commercially Produced Video Recordings/DVDs

Videotapes/DVDs will be selected and assigned to give support directly to instructional learning objectives contained within the Board approved curriculum.

Videotapes/DVDs, when used, shall be selected for their direct relevance to the instructional program.  General selection criteria should include quality of the overall worth and its individual parts, fair and accurate representation of the facts, the reputation and significance of the writer, director, and/or performer.

Videotapes/DVDs shall not be used for recreation or entertainment, or for other than planned instructional purposes.

Legal Reference:   Publication 94-553; The Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. 101 et seq. and 1980   amendments

Policy adopted: