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Superintendent Maxwell summarized the task force’s objectives: “enhancing teaching and learning, making sure that it’s ethical use and equity, protect student data,” and supporting staff while maintaining academic integrity. The draft divides AI use into permissibility levels (recommended, permitted, restricted) and names a few tools under review, including Microsoft Copilot (tied to the district’s Microsoft 365 licenses), Google Gemini and Magic School. Maxwell cautioned that many public-facing AI tools collect personal data and must be vetted for student-privacy compliance.

Board members asked about training, definitions and scope. A board member asked whether the task force had considered environmental impacts of AI infrastructure; Maxwell said the topic had received “general discussion” but not detailed treatment and invited follow-up research. Directors also asked for a definitions/resource section distinguishing “AI” and “generative AI,” and staff said a resource table is planned. Teachers’ and students’ access will be staged: teachers may model standalone AI tools for middle-school students without requiring student accounts, while access for assignments will be clarified at the classroom level.

The guidelines also recommend a student code of conduct and site-level controls to prevent use of tools that collect or sell student data. Staff reported initial professional-development sessions with Washington State University faculty were well attended and that WSU remains available to support further training.

District staff said the guidelines will be added to handbooks initially; the task force expects to pilot and update the guidelines regularly and may propose a formal policy later if needed. Board members agreed training, clear assignment-level instructions for students and vendor vetting will be essential next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 26, 2025 Pullman School District Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A district task force presented draft artificial-intelligence guidelines Feb. 26 that outline permitted and restricted uses, emphasize data privacy and training, and recommend piloting guidance before adopting formal policy. The board discussed vendor options and next steps for training and student code of conduct.","taxTitle","Pullman School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",38763,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6305493,"Board discusses revised superintendent-evaluation procedure; members agree to refine and return for action",751,1553000,2304000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2445827-9ddef77131cc034b9439461a612e37c8&start=1553&end=2304","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2445827-9ddef77131cc034b9439461a612e37c8/thumbnail_1553000.jpg","/articles/6305493/Washington/Board-discusses-revised-superintendent-evaluation-procedure-members-agree-to-refine-and-return-for-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305493-136113d1cce57012ce276746bde8384f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773744098&Signature=Kq6xfgrW~jSDtTJrx61GjF2pc3hWlcFg2EibKB0iB-w6StUfz8Npa5Hivb-KfRe9f9NGcsamRtSyAVb02-~lkmD2fKTs5h5T7tBsFrJIdxFjuijLZcrqKKb8uvYpf16skdOInDJYaIBFuK8TpMOBuc~A0GEfpdr03a2WKSTatrP1pVOas-0tsAeN43ylFB5TkwZIJGATnsF1JsjGcWOuhv-A-WXTBJfL-BkIMaSiCR7JA025WNbh2DIB9lGmE3MuPbsF8ic6KOoZpHTze0d5vIdkJCpu6Omessj1k4~Q03qy9LJC9YXwD0swZqpOQWAmM9Fg2Bv0I3wazd~aevg4hA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pullman School District Board of Directors spent part of its Feb. 26 meeting reviewing a revised superintendent-evaluation policy and procedure that merges two previously drafted approaches.

Directors Aaron and a colleague combined prior drafts into a single procedure intended to provide a predictable timetable and clarify standards while allowing the board flexibility to adjust yearly priorities. “When we started looking at them, both were really saying, basically, the same thing,” Director Aaron said, describing the effort to reconcile policy language and process elements.

Board members said they support the general structure but asked for defined flexibility. Director Amanda said the structure was helpful, “but we also in the back of our minds need to realize that some things might need to change slightly over the course of the five years.” Director Greg questioned whether the procedure asks too much of a superintendent every year, noting concerns about evaluating multiple criteria annually.

The drafted procedure outlines a multi-year rotation of standards and a summative review at a later interval; it also requires a board-provided evaluation form and an aggregated letter to the superintendent that would be discussed at the July retreat. Board members agreed to continue refining the document and to bring the revised procedure back for action at the next meeting. Staff will consolidate suggested edits and circulate a draft ahead of the next public meeting.","The board reviewed a combined superintendent-evaluation policy and procedure Feb. 26, with members praising the compromise but asking for flexibility and clarity on standards and timing. The item will return for action after revisions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6305498,"Pullman board adopts nondiscrimination, harassment and electronic-signature policies and a public-records resolution",133,1346000,1479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2445827-9ddef77131cc034b9439461a612e37c8&start=1346&end=1479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2445827-9ddef77131cc034b9439461a612e37c8/thumbnail_1346000.jpg","/articles/6305498/Washington/Pullman-board-adopts-nondiscrimination-harassment-and-electronic-signature-policies-and-a-public-records-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305498-fea93df4bc765b1c55632ddd0828fcf0/orig.mp4?Expires=1773744098&Signature=iE39UzjBX6FyCMUr54NiECKPa6umAWHO3TwWKqfwnIt4BfYzmGWwBJGadccrZIOqSK6rxv09ti3sCyjzOWlkmwbBfsl9Z1lTwUAzt5IzNlBswMFanKQIrq-YrajLgevzUH~46zPWqNEwSmB0~S3~TKOue7Z0hXzIm4dpmFN-rT3mjQp1nbM9Jjk3Mms4FBE2mp8lVE6Rk2Fon-fwYiczBxAjxMII-7MMWmw6Boz~HCJf07taFWjNn22qN3ktpYPrARoOrmBIpNJqEsmxkGW3SgXamd7VM6eErdfIPetptaDPaWBucLcrpV15MynuNXdIDraxNsHWCTBo90pYxYkcgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pullman School District Board of Directors on Feb. 26 approved multiple policy updates and a resolution intended to update district procedures and increase administrative efficiency.

The board approved policy 3205, “Harassment of Students Prohibited,” and policy 3210, “Nondiscrimination,” both presented by Dr. Roberta Kramer. “I have not received any questions about the changes that are as a result of reverting back to the 2020 Title IX provisions,” Dr. Kramer said during the presentation on policy 3205. Both policies were moved, seconded and approved without recorded discussion.

The board also approved a new policy, 6225, “Use of Electronic Signatures.” Superintendent Maxwell noted the policy is intended to improve administrative efficiency and reduce printing costs; the district is still evaluating options for districtwide electronic-signature tools. Finally, the board adopted resolution 24 25 0 7 40 40 r regarding public access to district records; the superintendent described the resolution as a housekeeping measure to ensure policies and procedures remain current and compliant.

Each item was moved, seconded and approved; board members offered no substantive questions prior to each vote. The board indicated the materials will be posted with district policy documents and that staff will follow up on any implementation details, including choices about electronic-signature vendors and procedural steps for public-records requests.","The Pullman School District Board of Directors approved policy 3205 (harassment of students prohibited), policy 3210 (nondiscrimination), policy 6225 (use of electronic signatures) and a resolution on public access to district records at its Feb. 26 meeting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6305502,"Pullman board renews superintendent contract in open vote after public comment; one dissent recorded",483,847000,1330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2445827-9ddef77131cc034b9439461a612e37c8&start=847&end=1330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2445827-9ddef77131cc034b9439461a612e37c8/thumbnail_847000.jpg","/articles/6305502/Washington/Pullman-board-renews-superintendent-contract-in-open-vote-after-public-comment-one-dissent-recorded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305502-50d6d2eade16599a90eac9035f7ddbc3/orig.mp4?Expires=1773744098&Signature=kcvACoy7VL-x-bb~7Cttu50Mbs4eV95opK2rXPzDuYhuv~svgWAfJFksCzln97LnjURUZ4Qixs6E7Y-ujqF1myikl8~pGY0Hv1UNjgTQHWIYm~ZJMKhuqPs9LKVD6KxRWfmPAiODlqQF~zB0hGrFoIOAV18nc-~SE0QcoKRza6QxRoujs-c-NxZxAMqwMln1cXhc5UAn4qaWa-CTjTrA4ih7~5KwmONw5xFPF~76X9HQkPwWuqQp8BP~8OtSIgk13HQ8rkhDqJvBYUGV-sJxAbjcbWiFiBr0THBP~koP-Z1KCw~uZbuhZ0Wms5d~TYMa5tflDpFq~or0tCYCENqkGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pullman School District Board of Directors voted Feb. 26 to renew Superintendent Maxwell’s contract in an open meeting; one board member recorded a “nay.”

The item was moved for approval and carried after brief remarks and public comment urging the board to treat contract renewals as open actions rather than routine consent items. Resident Joe Thornton urged the board to move superintendent renewals out of the consent agenda and into open action items so the public could see the decision. “Renew the superintendent's contract as an open meeting action item,” Thornton said, adding concern that doing renewals in consent could obscure board accountability. Thornton also noted the district’s leadership continuity, saying the district “has had only 4 superintendents” since 1989 and warned that different handling of renewals could affect future recruitment.

Board members discussed process and public-access considerations before the vote. One board member noted that open-meeting law requires public access and said evaluations remain a private process; the renewal vote itself was held in open session. Director Greg moved approval of the superintendent contract renewal; a second was recorded and the motion passed. Director Craig cast the lone recorded dissent, saying “Nay.”

The board did not discuss changes to the superintendent’s contract terms during the vote. The meeting record shows the board will continue to perform superintendent evaluations in executive session, while taking the annual renewal to open session when members request it.

Board and staff remarks and public comment on this item may be reviewed in the meeting record; the board chair said the item was placed on the action calendar at the request of members. The board took the renewal vote immediately following the consent agenda and moved on to subsequent policy items.","The Pullman School District Board of Directors voted Feb. 26 to renew Superintendent Maxwell’s contract in an open meeting after public comment urged the board to take the action publicly. One board member recorded a “nay.”","actionData","errors"]

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Pullman School District presents draft AI guidelines; task force to pilot guidance before formal policy

Board discusses revised superintendent-evaluation procedure; members agree to refine and return for action

Pullman board adopts nondiscrimination, harassment and electronic-signature policies and a public-records resolution

Pullman board renews superintendent contract in open vote after public comment; one dissent recorded