REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRIC BP 3750 Board Policy
Number Update only from Board of Trustees Policy No. 812
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND COPYRIGHT POLICY
The President/Superintendent is directed to develop appropriate administrative procedures to implement the provisions of the Education Code which authorize the securing of copyright protection for works, including but not limited to registering copyrights and policing infringements, on behalf of the District. The procedures developed by the [CEO] shall assure that the District may use, sell, give or exchange published materials and may license materials prepared by the District in connection with its curricular and special services.
In the development of these procedures, the President/Superintendent shall solicit the input of the proper representatives of the college community in accordance with the District’s policies regarding shared local decision making.
It is the policy of the Board of Trustees, Redwoods Community College District, to delineate and abide by the provisions of the current copyright law as it relates to the District and its employees.
This policy affirms District adherence to Title 17, United States Code. In order to comply with current copyright laws, District employees and staff shall observe the administrative regulations published following.
The Board of Trustees of the Redwoods Community College District encourages staff creativity in the development of instructional support materials.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES ONLY THE LEGAL USE OF COPYRIGHTED
MATERIALS IN ANY FORM. EMPLOYEES WHO WILLFULLY VIOLATE DISTRICT
REGULATIONS ASSUME ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR
ACTIONS.
This policy directs that District regulations be developed in observance of copyright laws in the following categories:
1.
Print materials not produced within the District by its employees or staff;
2.
Nonprint materials not produced within the District by its employees or staff;
3.
Performing arts, including musical and dramatic productions;
4.
Computer software not produced within the District by its employees or staff; and
5.
District-produced materials, including print, nonprint, and computer software.
The District administration shall develop administrative regulations for purposes of clarifying and disseminating the intent of this policy.

Former Board of Trustees Policy No. 812, number change only on June 5, 2012
Adopted by Board of Trustees: June 2, 1986