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ASD notes two recently copyrighted elementary curricula; district retains ownership of materials developed during work time
Summary
District staff told the governance committee that two elementary curricula — a third‑grade social studies curriculum and a second‑grade book about Anchorage — were recently copyrighted by the district and that materials created by teachers during curriculum adoption belong to the district.
Anchorage — The Anchorage School District governance committee heard on May 8 that the district recently copyrighted two elementary curricula: a third‑grade social studies curriculum and a second‑grade unit about Anchorage.
Diana, a district staff member, said both products were copyrighted by the district with team collaboration. She explained the district’s practice: when teachers create materials during district curriculum adoption work, those materials are owned by the district.
Committee members asked who holds the copyright; Diana confirmed the district holds the copyright and explained that the policy clarifies ownership when staff develop curriculum materials as part of their employment.
No action was taken; the item was informational.
