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Shelly Brown, Chad Morris, Frank L. Cole, Wendy Swore, Dustin Hansen, Celesta Rimington, Kaela Rivera, Mike Thayer, Annie Bailey, Greg & Amy Newbold, Kristyn Crow, Jennifer Jenkins, Kathryn Purdie, Tricia Levenseller, Lehua Parker, Jeff Moore, Jennifer Lee, Allison Hong Merrill, Emily Inouye Huey and Tiffany Rosenhan
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Henrie, Jamie
Purchasing Buyer
| PURCHASING | (801) 476-7905 |
Lewis, Nicole
Purchasing Buyer
| PURCHASING | (801) 476-7880 |
Mortensen, Mandy
Purchasing Buyer
| PURCHASING | (801) 476-7887 |
Paul, Dawn
Purchasing Buyer
| PURCHASING | (801) 476-7980 |
Teuscher, Dax
Purchasing Agent
| PURCHASING | (801) 476-7800 |
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Belnap, Rod
Director Of Career and Technical Education
| CTE | (801) 476-6522 |
Blodgett, Michael
Secondary Teacher
| CTE | (801) 476-6500 |
Clark, Bonnie
Cna Classroom Aide
| CTE | (801) 476-7800 |
Donley, John
CTE Coordinator
| CTE | (801) 476-6524 |
Garner, Jessica
Cna Classroom Aide
| CTE | (801) 476-7800 |
Koopmans, Lisa
CTE Administrative Assistant
| CTE | (801) 476-6521 |
Powell, Melissa
CTE Coordinator
| CTE | (801) 452-4090 |
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What is SIRS Discoverer?
SIRS Discoverer is a fantastic resource that features an advanced search engine, encyclopedias, multiple database features, and current events. This user friendly research tool will help elementary-age students navigate the World Wide Web and find content-rich resources.
SIRS Discoverer features include:
- Current Events
- Science Fair Explorer
- Maps of the World
- Leading Issues-to develop argumentative writing skills
- Notable People
- Fiction Section-including magazine articles with response questions
- Picture Database
- iThink Skills Tutor
What is SIRS Researcher?
SIRS Researcher is a resource-rich database for secondary students. Students can select an argumentative topic and find many resources to formulate an intelligent opinion and claim statement. Quality articles from reputable sources are right at the student's disposal.
SIRS Researcher features include:
- Pro vs Con Leading Issues
- Infographics
- Global Impact Articles
- Timeline of Topics
- Note Organizer
- Links to Articles from Reputable Sources
- Current Events
- World Conflicts Overview.
Step-by-Step process to access SIRS:
1. Click on the appropriate link.
If you are using a school computer, you will be connected automatically. If you are NOT using a school computer use the following information:
Username: wsdread
Password: wsdwrite
2. Once you're logged into SIRS you are able to use it like any search engine or you can click on the helpful graphics to navigate your way to the information you need. See your school librarian for useful tips about SIRS Discoverer and SIRS Researcher.
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8400 - Audio and Visual Media Usage
- PURPOSE & PHILOSOPHY
The Board of Education of Weber School District recognizes that movies, videos, and audiovisual materials can enhance the educational experience. The board’s intent is that audio and visual media materials are used legally and appropriately in achieving legitimate educational objectives and are appropriate for age and/or grade/subject level. - POLICY
All use of audiovisual support materials in an instructional setting must comply with applicable laws. These materials should be selected and authorized as outlined in this policy and their use should align with an educational purpose, comply with applicable parental notification and permission requirements; and not be used solely for reward or entertainment. All visual media must be used under the supervision of the instructor and in compliance with applicable copyright laws and licensing agreements. - DEFINITIONS
- “Audio and visual media” means electronic media that have either sound or visual components or both. This includes music, audiobooks, videos, and any other type of live or recorded media presented for hearing or viewing purposes.
- “Rating” means the rating given a movie by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA); ie., G, PG, PG-13, R MPAA Ratings Page
- RATING GUIDELINES AND USE OF VISUAL MEDIA
- Instructional Use
- In elementary schools, short segments of G and PG-rated media may be used provided they do not contain vulgarity, indecency, nudity, excessive violence, and/or profanity. Movies or short segments of movies rated PG-13, R, or NC-17 will not be shown in elementary schools or at school-sponsored activities.
- In junior high schools, short segments of G and PG-rated media may be used provided they do not contain vulgarity, indecency, nudity, excessive violence, and/or profanity. In 9th-grade short segments of PG-13-rated media may also be used provided they do not contain vulgarity, indecency, nudity, excessive violence, and/or profanity. Movies or short segments of movies rated, R, or NC-17 will not be shown in junior high schools or at school-sponsored activities.
- In high schools, short segments or G, PG, and PG-13-rated media may be used provided they do not contain vulgarity, indecency, nudity, excessive violence, and/or profanity. School administration must approve the use of visual media longer than short segments and a public performance license must be obtained. Movies or short segments rate R or NC-17 will not be shown in secondary schools or at school-sponsored activities.
- Visual media must be used under the direct supervision of the instructor.
- Use of media during instructional time is limited to instructional purposes and not for entertainment or as a reward. It may be used to initiate, enhance, or culminate teaching units. Students should be guided by the teacher in connecting media to academic content through pre- and post-activities related to the curriculum.
- The instructional value of a particular piece of media shall be weighed against the value of the academic time it consumes. Only those segments of media which illustrate the topic or curriculum content should be presented, rather than a lengthy program in its entirety.
- Use for Entertainment or Rewards
- Teachers may use visual media (either a clip or a full film) for entertainment or reward purposes only on rare occasions and only with approval from the school administration. A public performance license must be obtained.
- Rating guidelines for instructional use outlined above in section V. A. must be followed with the exception of PG -13 rated material at the junior high level.
- Teachers showing 9th graders full movies rated PG-13, for entertainment or reward purposes, must obtain prior written consent from parents. This can be in the class disclosure or a standalone consent form.
- Instructional Use
- DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES
- Any digital media from the district video portal may be shown to students. (Grade-level recommendations in the catalog should be observed and rating guidelines outlined in section V. should be followed).
- Privately owned videos and personal streaming services may not be shown unless approved by the building administrator.
- COPYRIGHT GUIDELINES
- All employees are responsible for the legal, ethical, and appropriate use of copyrighted materials and will adhere to the Copyright Law of the United States of America (Title 17 of the U.S. Code) and Policy 8100 Copyright.
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Weber County School District and its employees will adhere to the National Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code). Copies not specifically allowed by the law, by fair use criteria, by license agreement, or by the permission of the copyright holder are prohibited.
Responsibility for keeping district personnel advised as to copyright and the right to make copies of media materials is placed with the Office of Instructional Services
Liability for willful infringement is placed upon the person or persons not adhering to such laws.
—Board Policy, June 16, 1992
Copyright Guidelines
Printed Materials
Teachers may make a single copy for research purposes of:
A. A chapter from a book
B. An article from a periodical or newspaper
C. A short story, essay or poem
D. A chart, graph, diagram, drawing, or cartoon from a book, periodical, or newspaper.
(Copyrighted, syndicated cartoons may not be copied)
Teachers may make multiple copies for classroom use if:
A. The materials meet the test of brevity:
1. Poetry—less than 250 words
2. Prose—a complete article, story, or essay of less than 2,500 words, or an excerpt of not more than 1,000 words or 10% of the work, whichever is less.
B. The materials meet the test of cummulative effect:
1. The copies are for one course in the school.
2. Not more than one poem, article or essay, or two excerpts from the same author.
3. Not more than three pieces from the collective work or periodical volume during one class term.
4. No more than nine instances of such multiple copying for one course during one class term.
Exceptions: Unlimited copying of newspaper articles and current news selections of other periodicals.
Restrictions: Copying may not be used to create or replace an anthology, compilation or collective work.
There shall be no copying of consumable works without written permission of the publisher.
No copying may substitute for the purchase of books.
Audio/Video Tapes
Instructional Television (ITV) programs (Channels 7 or 9) typically may be recorded for school use—see the "Instructional Television" schedule for restrictions in your media center.
Videotapes bearing "For Home Use Only" labels may be used in schools if they meet the following conditions:
A. They are shown in a room regularly used for instructional purposes (not auditoriums, for example).
B. the material is an integral part of the curriculum.
C. They are not shown for purely recreational viewing.
(Recreational viewing constitutes a public performance and the appropriate royalities must be paid.)
Videotapes appearing in the district catalog have had the appropriate fees paid for use in the schools. They may be duplicated at the school site for school use, if they do not bear a "Do Not Duplicate" or "For Home Use Only" insignia.
Off-air recording must be initiated by the teacher, not the library media personnel. The program may be used for 10 school days for direct student instructional instruction and must be erased after 45 calendar days.
Copyrighted materials may not be transferred from one medium to another. For example, you may not copy a 33 1/3 recording to tape, a Compact Disc to tape, or a radio broadcast to tape for use in the classroom.
Computer Software
School equipment may not be used to copy computer software illegally. The use of illegally copied software in schools is prohibited.
Software licensing agreements of copyright holders must be observed.
Multiple loading of software is prohibited without written permission from the copyright holder.
Use of computer software on a network computer system is prohibited without written permission of the copyright holder.
Software purchased by the district may not be used outside the schools unless provided for by license.
Music
Copies of sheet music may be duplicated for use by a chorus providing a purchase order for individual copies of the music has been issued. Once the music has arrived, the duplicate a must be destroyed.
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Augustin, Jenna
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 452-4460 |
Barr, Scott
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Barrowes, Jaymee
Dt&L Specialist
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-7800 |
Berni, Sarah
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6557 |
Bingham, Brenda
Secondary Aide
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Brenchley, Dixie
Secondary Aide
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6503 |
Call, Jadda
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6511 |
Carroll, Nicole
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6545 |
Child, James
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Chris, Andrew
Wol Stipend Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Christensen, Melissa
Elementary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Christensen, Sarah
Counseling Administrative Assistant
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6542 |
Egbert, Andrew
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Fredrickson, Madison
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6515 |
Garner, Julie
High School Counselor
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 622-3584 |
Grilz, William
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6526 |
Grogan, Samantha
Part Time Custodian
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Hales, Nancy
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6545 |
Harrison, Jacob
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Hess, Anthony
Secondary Nutrition Service Manager
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6538 |
Huxley, Robin
PT Nutrition Service Worker
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 668-3558 |
Hyde, Brenna
CTE Administrative Assistant
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6525 |
Illum, Marianne
Administrative Assistant
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6548 |
Kapp, Erik
Innovation Studio & Media Specialist
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Lavigne, Tessa
Junior High School Registrar
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 622-3583 |
Metcalfe, Cathy
PT Nutrition Service Worker
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Meyer, Marissa
Digital Learning High School
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Ortega, Ryan
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Pilot, Carrie
Weber Innovations Center Administrative Assistant
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6501 |
Pitman, Tony
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Pope, Blake
Dt&L Specialist
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES |
Rasmussen, Julie
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6540 |
Rasmussen, Victoria
Part Time Custodian
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Reed, Maryann
Secondary Aide
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Rhees, Alan
Dt&L Specialist
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-5461 |
Richards, Hallie
Secondary Aide
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6554 |
Roberts, Angela
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6556 |
Robinson, Jennifer
PT Nutrition Service Worker
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Sipes, Sharon
High School Counselor
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES |
Smith, Alicia
Secondary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6559 |
Tesch, Brinlee
Elementary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Tilley, Tylinn
Temp - Office Aide - Sub Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Wallace, Kelly
Elementary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 452-4540 |
Ward, Trevor
CTE Coordinator
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6524 |
Watkins, Carl
Hs Head Custodian
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 389-1961 |
Whitesides, Rebekah
District Media Aide and Print Shop Specialist
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Widdison, Monica
Dt&L Specialist
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-5462 |
Wilkinson, Lisa
Elementary Teacher
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-6500 |
Worthen, Michele
High School Counselor
| INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES | (801) 476-7800 |
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Link to Overdrive Library
Instructions for downloading Overdrive Application.
Do you have a tablet, phone or electronic device but don't have anything to READ? Try OverDrive, our new WSD e-book library.
Step to get to OverDrive:
- Get the OverDrive app for Android or iOS and download it to your device.
- When it asks for your library, choose either your SCHOOL or WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT.
- Your login will be your normal WSD credentials.
- After you login, you will be directed to our e-book library.
- Choose a BOOK! Check it out, and you are READY TO READ!!!
If you have any questions, visit your friendly school librarian who would be happy to help you or answer your questions.
This program was funded in part through a grant from Utah State Library Division, Department of Heritage and Arts, and from the Institute of Museum and Library Services which administers the Library Services and Technology Act. This program was also funded in part through a grant from the Weber School District Foundation.
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