Series 6000: Instruction

6165 Student Production of Services and Materials

The use by students of school-owned equipment and materials for production purposes may be authorized at the discretion of the teacher in charge of the equipment and materials, provided the following conditions are met: 

    1. The teacher in charge must be satisfied that the work to be done provides a desirable

        educational experience for the students who do the work.

    2. The work must be done under the direct supervision of the teacher in charge of the

        equipment and materials that are to be used.

    3. The finished product must be used solely for a school sponsored activity or program.

Whenever requests for materials to be produced in the schools are received from non-school organizations or private individuals, the Principal may authorize their production, provided the following conditions are met:

    1. The product must be used for a worthy civic purpose or provide an exceptional educational

        experience.

    2. The teacher in charge must be satisfied that the work to be done provides a desirable

        educational experience for the students who do the work.

    3. The students must not be required to do the work, but are to be permitted to do it

        voluntarily.

    4. If school materials are used, they will be replaced or paid for by the individual or the

        organization receiving the service. A receipt will be given to the individual making the

        payment.

    5. The Superintendent should be notified in writing of the nature of the product/project. 

Policy adopted: November 19, 2007 THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Thomaston, Connecticut