Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

The fair use exemption permits limited use of copyrighted materials in classroom situations. That
exemption does not permit free use of copyrighted materials for extracurricular activities such as
after school programs. Video performances for reward or entertainment purposes require the
purchase of a performance license from suppliers such as Movie Licensing USA. Video rental
stores cannot authorize public performances.
The performance shall be presented by instructors or students; occur in the course of face-to-face
teaching activities; and take place in a classroom or similar place for instruction (including the
library).
It is recommended that teachers document each video performance in their lesson plans to
indicate the correlation between the video and the current lesson in the prescribed curriculum.
The subject of the video must align to a topic addressed in that grade level curriculum, and the
topic is being taught during the time period of the video performance.
Segments of movies rated ―PG-13‖ referenced in the District’s curriculum may be shown to
students who are in grade 6 or higher, with prior parental approval. Movie segments must be
utilized in accordance with guidelines as specified in District administrative procedures.
Movies rated ―R‖ or ―X‖ are strictly prohibited. See EFA(LOCAL) for criteria regarding
selection of instructional resources.
5.4 Computer Software [Board Policy EFE (Local)]
Unless otherwise provided in the purchase agreement, a purchased computer program shall not
be ―shared‖. Generally, a computer program may be legally copied only if it is intended for
archive use. Software must be appropriately licensed for instructional and administrative use.
5.5 Mixed-Age Instruction
5.5.I.A Elementary School
A student enrolled in grades 4-5 in a District elementary school may enroll in a District middle
school for one (1) or more courses. The student must meet the prerequisite requirements for the
course and display academic achievement and maturity and success at the higher level. This
placement shall be based on the agreement of the parent or guardian, the elementary and middle
school principals, and the appropriate Learning Network Director.
5.5.I.B Middle School
A student enrolled in a District middle school may enroll in a District high school for one (1) or
more courses provided the course(s) is not offered in a student’s middle school. To be eligible to
enroll and be awarded credit toward state graduation requirements, a student shall meet the
prerequisite requirements for the high school course and have written approval of parent(s) or
guardian(s), middle school and high school principals or designees, as well as the approval of the
appropriate Learning Network Director.
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 69 Revised: 10/9/2012