Policy Number

1.01

LOUISA EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNCIL POLICY

 

Lawrence County Schools                                       Louisa East Elementary School

 

Policy Type (Check One)

 

 Council Operations

 

X School Operations

 

POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION

Video and Television Policy

(Curriculum)

 

POLICY STATEMENT
  • Movies and television programs shown during school time shall be related to the classroom curriculum and shall be appropriate for the age and developmental stage of the students to whom such movies and television programs are shown.  It will be documented prior to the viewing in lesson plans how the movie/television program teaches the core content being covered in the classroom.
  • The showing of movies and television programs for pleasure must receive prior approval of the principal.
  • Movies must be “G.”  If a teacher wants to show a movie with other than a “G” rating, approval of the principal and permission from parents shall be obtained prior to the showing.  Alternative activities shall be planned for those students whose parents do not want them viewing the movie.
  • LEES adheres to the limitations found in sections 107-118 of the copyright act (title 17,U.S. Code) and The Federal Copyright Act of 1976, Public Law 94-553, 90.stat 2541: section 110(i) that governs how copyrighted materials such as movies, may be utilized publicly.

 

 

Date Adopted:  June 11, 2007

 

Date(s) Amended:  October 8, 2009

 

Date(s) Reviewed:  November 5, 2009

                                                                                                      Debra Hixson

                                                                           Council Chairman