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\"Artificial intelligence is really a program... we are actually at a pretty beginning stage,\" said the district technology leader, describing how tools such as chatbots, image generators and adaptive-learning platforms are already being used in education settings.

Why it matters: AI tools can speed lesson planning and provide immediate feedback for students, but they also raise concerns about accuracy, bias, privacy and academic integrity. The board asked how the district will balance instructional benefits with data protection and preventing student misuse.

Presenters said the district currently maintains a short list of approved AI tools for staff, has added an AI statement to acceptable use agreements, and is developing guidelines and professional development. A district demonstration showed a rubric generator that can create a three-point rubric aligned to a teacher’s prompt; presenters emphasized teachers should review and adapt AI outputs rather than use them verbatim.

Privacy was a central concern during questions. The district advised staff and students not to place personally identifiable information into public large language models and noted that many tools have age or privacy restrictions that limit student access. Presenters said they will align club- and school-based safety plans, build K–8 lessons about AI and digital citizenship, and continue reviewing tools for approval.

Board members asked whether districts build their own AI. The presentation noted that most K–12 districts do not create their own AI models because of technical and cost barriers; instead, districts typically adopt vetted external tools and follow state or consortia guidance on privacy and use.

The board asked staff to keep trustees informed as the work progresses and to bring guidance and curricular materials forward for review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CGESD Governing Board Meeting - January 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff briefed the board on current and proposed uses of artificial intelligence in instruction and operations, recommended guardrails for student privacy, and described planned AI lessons and professional development for K–8 teachers and students.","taxTitle","Casa Grande Elementary District (4446), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",64184,"location","Arizona","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6608060,"Boys and Girls Club reports growth in Casa Grande partnership, outlines safety and programming",371,3081000,3452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942603-8eb65473a7c00f3129f879fdf915d7e5&start=3081&end=3452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942603-8eb65473a7c00f3129f879fdf915d7e5/thumbnail_3081000.jpg","/articles/6608060/Arizona/Boys-and-Girls-Club-reports-growth-in-Casa-Grande-partnership-outlines-safety-and-programming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608060-29b680969fe2ddd163759c9f09924a63/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153550&Signature=RhJ0IuVho1052cXxjgYOzDSddnTdplJxINn7ZZYs7uDt0HGNf8iGGlOcNiin3vv6zg7wBgyALuOrMXxfZ10yr9Q8FnwU62DXNhwG79tr4s-JQ6R1QfplWy7YrJc10Ny7DHqdaUuQMmxwwDOWL~5-tZkoXnOWLDRBJwCRA0yy4SAUbrbbCdstmERhtOrTySNqmC1LGT5eNdpjHN-~bOv4gWLCYFyPaMboXCI21g4fbaVLv78Zl11GiEPdwxqtDelomcM7t14W4IVYh0SiHv-wAB~Rp4vNjvCi5meBLRYz669O7FLW5UGWQKkYk6oaUF~~i2VWEV~1TzU0N6HDNCQczg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Matt Lemberg, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of the Sun Corridor, told the Casa Grande Elementary School District governing board that the organization’s partnership with the district has grown over 27 years and now serves hundreds of local students each day.

\"This district has played a huge role in the formation,\" Lemberg said, describing the club’s expansion from a single after-school site to multiple clubs and programs that now serve district students.

Why it matters: The Boys and Girls Club provides after-school supervision and enrichment that complements classroom learning and supports families. The board asked questions about safety and student check-in/check-out procedures.

Lemberg told the board the club operates eight sites across four communities, with three clubs serving CGESD students. He provided program counts: roughly 650 club members across all sites on an average day, with about 337 of those members from the Casa Grande district. He said the previous year recorded 61,457 daily visits by Casa Grande Elementary School District students and the current year is on pace to match or exceed that figure.

Board members, including Mrs. Martinez, asked about safety procedures. Lemberg said the club signs students in on arrival, tracks who is present in their system, and requires pickup at club entrances; staff call students to the door and complete the check-out process with the adult who arrives. He confirmed the clubs adopt the schools’ safety plans where the clubs operate on school campuses and that drills align with school protocols.

Lemberg also described programming highlights — character-development curricula such as Positive Action and Triple Play, technology and arts spaces, and low-cost local offerings (he cited an introductory bucket-drumming activity that used Home Depot buckets and pool noodles). He thanked district staff and board members for the long-standing partnership.

The board expressed gratitude for the club’s services and asked staff to continue coordination on safety and partnership details.","The Boys and Girls Club of the Sun Corridor updated the board on midyear operations, saying the club serves hundreds of Casa Grande Elementary students daily, has increased daily visits year‑over‑year, and highlighted safety check-in practices and programming.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6608065,"Casa Grande Elementary board administers oaths, unanimously elects Blanca Varela president",435,132000,567000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942603-8eb65473a7c00f3129f879fdf915d7e5&start=132&end=567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942603-8eb65473a7c00f3129f879fdf915d7e5/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6608065/Arizona/Casa-Grande-Elementary-board-administers-oaths-unanimously-elects-Blanca-Varela-president","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608065-151bc81c9e7b10c69509d4773cc0017f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153550&Signature=LkvOclLcnAqdx2v62CH~sQvvovdcQToF2J~~pOAKXwWXU1rvDv1DjmbkZvdfE9RA-IzREHToXdbaWyU~30HbVEgwwLbK2QMiWOZplb0TJ6zoI6FNtCP0SQLZmQQmRqS74vuzkjezpdzEt4v5~YciqCr3aj914S4eUsnufShLefzHOSFwLZh6po~z6BqN9G53IM2F~Xa7UxH3veI61NZlgn2t~HZ~lrzDdzNT24-5K-DNW~sYAIB-hQr6YONUMlLe8~~z357CRokRyLuk7IAZ8ha2c5hKdgdGU8n97yMqvusS-1Y2N4~3FzYPJvsjc0CNw1u1ncPjJIrQ7Uy~~52Mcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Casa Grande Elementary School District governing board opened its first regular meeting of the year by administering oaths of office to incoming and returning board members and then unanimously electing Blanca Varela as board president.

The swearing-in occurred at the start of the meeting as the presiding officer administered the oath for governing board members to \"support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the state of Arizona\" and to \"faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of governing board member for the Casa Grande Elementary School District.\"

Why it matters: The organizational meeting sets leadership for the board’s calendar year, determines who presides at meetings and represents the district, and establishes the group that will guide policy and budget decisions in the coming months.

After the oath, members moved to organize the board. A motion to appoint Blanca Varela as president was made and approved by roll call. The board then elected a president pro tempore for the year; the pro tem nomination was put forward and approved by roll call. The board approved the meeting agenda as presented and later approved the consent agenda by roll call vote.

Votes at a glance: the meeting record shows the organization motions and the consent agenda passed by roll call votes (unanimous according to the roll calls taken during the meeting). Specific roll-call results were recorded on the meeting minutes.

The board proceeded to regular business following the organizational items, including staff and student recognitions and community-partner presentations.","The Casa Grande Elementary School District governing board administered oaths of office to new and re-elected members and approved its organizational slate, electing Blanca Varela president and naming a president pro tem. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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