STUDENT PRODUCTION OF GOODS AND SERVICES | Policy Manual

5870 - STUDENT PRODUCTION OF GOODS AND SERVICES

It is the policy of the Board that students may produce goods and services for nonprofit community organizations or groups during school hours or in school activities only to the extent that such production furthers the educational development of those students. Care must be exercised by the administration in interpreting this policy to avoid exploitation of the students.

Students who develop ideas, concepts, or materials which may carry with them intellectual property characteristics may pursue the protection of those rights on their own. No District staff may take steps to claim intellectual property rights relative to any work product created by the student(s), except as expressly approved by the Superintendent and agreed to by participating students prior to the commencement of any projects. The District does not determine the protectable nature of any particular work.