FILE:  IFAB

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SELECTION

MEDIA UTILIZATION

One of the important goals of an educational program is to provide the student with a variety of ideas and experiences which lead to intellectual curiosity, achievement, and the establishment of a pattern of life-long learning.  One primary method of accomplishing this goal is through the proper utilization of the full range of media - which includes printed, audiovisual, computerized and other forms of information storage, retrieval, and communication.

Media materials such as VCR tapes, movies, television, magazines, etc., should be used to augment and/or illustrate class and/or subject matter content.  Media which is used for recreational or reward purposes should be kept to a minimum, and shall be approved by the principal or an appropriate administrator prior to its use in the classroom or school building.

Media materials coming from any source other than the school library or the parish media center must be reviewed for age and content appropriateness, and written permission shall be required by the principal or an appropriate administrator before such materials are used in the classroom or school building.

Violation of this policy by school employees shall be subject to administrative and School Board review and such review may result in the possible application of disciplinary action against the violator.

Ref:     Board minutes, 4-2-91

Lincoln Parish School Board