All Personnel

PUBLICATION OR CREATION OF MATERIALS
                       

The School Board recognizes that district employees may create copyrightable materials either at work, at home, or both at work and at home.  The development of copyrightable materials during, or in part during, the work day must be approved by the Superintendent or designee.  However, the Superintendent or designee's approval or lack of approval shall not affect the district's ownership of copyrights for materials developed during work hours.

Materials written or developed by an employee during the normal school day are considered district property.  (17 United States Code 201)

Materials developed during both school and leisure hours are owned jointly by the employee and the district.  In such cases, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that a contractual agreement is made, clarifying the joint ownership.  A partnership entity may be created to hold the copyright on behalf of both parties.

The Board may secure copyrights in the name of the district for all copyrightable works developed by the district.  All royalties or revenues from these copyrights shall be used for the benefit of the district. 

(cf. 6162.6 - Use of Copyrighted Materials)

Legal Reference:

          FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAW
          17 U.S.C., 201 and 201(a)

KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Adoption Date:  10/13/99