Appendix+H


 * I-6200 IJNC
 * RESOURCE CENTERS / MEDIA CENTERS / SCHOOL LIBRARIES**

The Governing Board recognizes the importance of an adequately staffed, well-equipped, and well-furnished library media center in each school for the achievement of quality education. In implementing this concept, the Governing Board shall make every effort, within the financial resources of the District, to provide such library media centers in the District schools.

The Governing Board accepts and adopts the philosophy expressed by the National Council of Teachers of English regarding the students' right to read, as follows:

The right to read, like all rights embedded in our constitutional traditions, can be used wisely or foolishly. In many ways education is an effort to improve the quality of the choices which are the exercise of this right. For this reason, we respect the right of individuals to be selective in their own reading and of individuals and groups to express their views for the guidance of others. But for the same reason, we oppose efforts by individuals or groups to limit the freedom of choice of others or to impose their own standards or tests upon a community at large. [National Council of Teachers of English. The Students' Right to Read. Champaign, Ill.: the Council, 1962. p.8]

Adopted: date of manual adoption

LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 15-341(A)(4) 15-362 41-1354

I-6211 IJNC-RA

RESOURCE CENTERS / MEDIA CENTERS / SCHOOL LIBRARIES


 * (INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS)**

The Governing Board recognizes the students' needs for a variety of instructional resources to accomplish the goals and objectives of curriculum and instruction adopted by the Board.

Instructional resources to meet the needs of the students shall include, but are not limited to, books, films, film strips, television programs, pamphlets, brochures, magazines, posters, pictures, computer software and hardware, demonstrations, and guest speakers.

Adopted: date of manual adoption

I-6212 IJNC-RB

RESOURCE CENTERS / MEDIA CENTERS / SCHOOL LIBRARIES


 * (INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS)**

Audiovisual Materials

At the beginning of each school year, every teacher shall be provided with a catalog of audiovisual materials, including films, film strips, and other audiovisual material and services available from the District materials center. The materials center shall be responsible for preparing and distributing the catalogs.

Principals shall be responsible for organizing the requisitioning and use of audiovisual materials at each of the schools so as to achieve effective utilization and safekeeping of such resources.

Adopted: date of manual adoption

I-6311 IJND-R


 * TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES**

(Movies/Videos/Software Programs)

In elementary schools, teachers must notify parents in advance when they plan to show movies/videos with a rating of PG. Form IJND-E must be completed by the teacher and used to inform parents of the proposed viewing. Movies/videos with ratings above PG (PG-13, R, or NC-17) are not to be shown. This includes movies/videos shown in the classroom or any District facility (this includes buses and motels where students are present). Parents have the right to deny permission for their children to view a particular movie/video (see permission on form IJND-E).

In middle schools, teachers must notify parents in advance when they plan to show movies/videos with a rating of PG-13. Form IJND-E must be completed by the teacher and used to inform parents of the proposed viewing. Movies/videos with ratings above PG-13 (R and NC-17) are not to be shown. This includes movies/videos shown in the classroom or any District facility (this includes buses and motels where students are present). Parents have the right to deny permission for their children to view a particular movie/video (see permission on form IJND-E). || show movies/videos with a rating of R. Form IJND-E must be completed by the teacher and used to inform parents of the proposed viewing. Movies/videos with ratings above R (NC-17) are not to be shown. This includes movies/videos shown in the classroom or any District facility (this includes buses and motels where students are present). Parents have the right to deny permission for their children to view a particular movie/video (see permission on form IJND-E).
 * In high schools, teachers must notify parents in advance when they plan to
 * In high schools, teachers must notify parents in advance when they plan to

Use of Media in Schools

It is the responsibility of Amphitheater Public Schools employees to use sound professional judgment in the selection of media to be used with students. With regard to the use of video/films and computer software, the following issues must be considered:

General Guidelines

Every video, film, and computer software program used in a school must be used to add value to the instructional program; there shall be specific rationale designating the selection's instructional benefits. Instructional media selected primarily for recreation as rewards, etc., shall be limited in frequency. Use of copyrighted media rented or purchased for private home use is prohibited, except for limited excerpts allowed by "The Fair Use Doctrine".

If a video, film, and computer software program selected to be shown in school has potential for controversy or contains any element listed on form IJND-E (on file in the principal's office), then form IJND-E shall be completed and sent to parents to obtain approval in writing for their child to view it.

School personnel must preview all media before showing to students.

The use of television programming, other than for specific instructional purposes, is inappropriate. Having televisions tuned to broadcasts of general programming while students are working independently is an unacceptable practice, which diminishes quality work habits. Live broadcasts of historical events including live speeches, space exploration, or state funerals are permissible.

Age appropriateness. The content of any media shall be selected with the age and maturity of the students in mind.

The copyright law. Employees of the school system are expected to adhere to the provisions of the copyright law. School system personnel shall be aware of and must abide by the following guidelines/rules:

Showing videos/films in schools are recognized as public performances. The legal definition of a public performance is "a place open to the public...where...people outside the normal circle of family and its social acquaintances are gathered". Only the copyright holder has the right to authorize a public performance.

It is illegal for District personnel to rent or purchase videos produced for home use and show them exclusively for reward or recreational purposes. Use of videos/films produced for home use must be based on specific rationale designating the selection's instructional benefits, and only the excerpts required for the instructional purpose may be used under "The Fair Use Doctrine".

Videos, films, and computer software used in schools must be obtained through authorized educational producers and/or distributors that provide public performance rights within the purchase and/or rental price.

Adopted: date of manual adoption Revised: April 24, 2001 I-6331 IJND-E || TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

(Movies/Videos)

TEACHER REQUEST/PERMISSION FORM FOR MOVIE/VIDEO USE

Date of Request: _____________________________________________________ Teacher and School: __________________________________________________ Course Title and/or Grade: ____________________________________________ Movie/Video Title: ___________________________________________________

Movie/Video Rating (circle one): G PG PG-13 R NR-(not rated)

Amount of the movie/video to be shown (minutes): ________________________

Proposed date(s) of viewing: ____________________________________________ The Amphitheater Public Schools recognize that film/video shall only be used to enhance instruction. Please explain why you believe that this film/video excerpt is essential to your course/unit of study (continue on an attached sheet of paper if necessary).

Excerpt contains (check all that apply):

o None of the following o Adult language o Human sexual behavior o Violence o Graphic content o Illicit drug or alcohol use

What alternative arrangement/assignment do you propose for a student whose parent does not give permission for his/her child's viewing of this movie/video? (Continue on an attached sheet of paper if necessary).

Denied _________ Approved _________

_________________________ _________________________ Date _________

Teacher Signature Administrator Signature Parental Response:

o I give my permission for my student to view the movie/video described above.

o I do not give my permission for my student to view the movie/video described above.

__________________________________ _________________________________

Student Name (please print) Parent Signature

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