SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS | Policy Manual

7440.03 - SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

The Board prohibits the operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) at any time by any individual who is not employed by the District, as well as by any District staff member or administrator who is not expressly authorized to do so by the Superintendent, on property owned or leased or contracted for by the Board.

The Board also prohibits the operation of a sUAS (drone) on property owned or leased or contracted for by the Board during District-sponsored contests (including scrimmages and previews), practices, tournaments, and activities under the auspices of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). District officials may deny admission or entry to anyone attempting to use a sUAS until the event has been completed. Any exceptions to this prohibition must be approved in advance by the Superintendent.

To be authorized to operate a drone on property owned or leased or contracted for by the Board, a staff member or administrator must have a Remote Pilot Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Further, the drone must be registered with the FAA and properly marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 107.

A staff member or administrator authorized to operate a drone on property owned or leased or contracted for by the Board, must also comply with all rules set forth in 14 C.F.R. Part 107. (See AG 7440.03)

Failure to adhere by all rules set forth in 14 C.F.R. Part 107 and AG 7440.03 may result in loss of authorization to operate a drone to operate on property owned or leased or contracted for by the Board, referral to local law enforcement, and/or further disciplinary action, up to and including termination.