| | A. | Administrators are encouraged to contribute articles to professional publications and to engage in approved professional research.
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| | B. | Materials that are considered for publication and/or production, which identify the District in any manner, shall be cleared with the Superintendent prior to publication and/or production.
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| | C. | All books, materials, devices, or products that result from the paid work time and/or prescribed duties of administrators shall remain the property of the Board. The Board shall retain all rights and privileges pertaining to the ownership thereof.
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| | | In the event that any of these products have commercial possibilities, the Superintendent is authorized to secure copyrights, patents, etc. that protect the Board's ownership of the product.
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| | | The Superintendent is authorized to negotiate with appropriate agencies for the production and distribution of products with commercial appeal. Such negotiations shall seek fair and appropriate compensation, including sharing of royalties, for the administrator(s) who developed the products.
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