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District staff described an incident in which a scammer redirected district funds to an improper account; staff said they have tightened vendor-change procedures to prevent similar fraud. “By looking at how it was done, we made some significant adjustments to how we allow our vendors to make changes so that we believe that that avenue is closed off for scammers to be able to siphon money away from the school district,” the superintendent said.

Board members emphasized the importance of rapid notification to the full board when security or fraud concerns arise and asked staff to inform the board promptly of any future incidents. Members treated the topic as a high priority for district operations and internal controls.

Separately, the committee confirmed an earlier decision permitting certain crowd-control spray canisters to be carried in district vehicles (for use only as a last resort), but not carried on an officer’s person inside schools, because of the risk of widespread contamination in a building’s ventilation systems. A board member explained: “We approved it for them to have in their vehicle,” and added that staff should pursue appropriate training and tightly limit any use.

No formal policy change was adopted at the meeting on either topic; staff said safeguards are in place and would notify the board of any further developments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Apr 09, 2025 - Policy Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","After a recent fraudulent diversion of district funds, staff described new vendor-change safeguards; the committee also confirmed prior approval for tear-gas canisters to be carried in district vehicles (not on a person) and discussed training and safety concerns.","taxTitle","Keystone Central SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",67877,"location","Pennsylvania","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},6083613,"Keystone Central SD moves generative-AI policy to first reading; staff training and privacy checks emphasized",312,1372000,1684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2931495-ed2ae610ef02bd4ba09af83d071df3a8&start=1372&end=1684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2931495-ed2ae610ef02bd4ba09af83d071df3a8/thumbnail_1372000.jpg","/articles/6083613/Pennsylvania/Keystone-Central-SD-moves-generative-AI-policy-to-first-reading-staff-training-and-privacy-checks-emphasized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083613-0df8eb9e5420c1b25274ac21b2b4fff7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770993546&Signature=o~I4AjR9hFu-dmcNzyurO4hs9VtGbclfMvzGpCcFA9IF8152lblytpo~fGi9oNGLv6~6v-6b6wqokEpesNQ2CufQmvY5Px-BVQpsGS10jHgvCnI76v7nWHjGOIwL2y4YAM8gLQO5vXGvwck6HCtSsj0KaqAYbMcx5p3j23uJGCwSotyUpYaQrHRWqR99aH0QznqaSof4GHSLc2ySevegGTY8chIT3lj~pIAGQb672C3HzZn5vmUR6Pg1LGd4ppVhNIADfrnZhjZT2~AfKrV5xmA00jrP9Rw95FIF3TGfYhzxRSKbAUuKUZ0T~wdYYaR4esTzzjUJPpLOuajZ992J2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keystone Central SD Policy Committee voted on April 9 to move Policy 8-15.1, governing the use of generative artificial intelligence in the classroom, to first reading after staff described two principal changes designed to protect student data and support teachers.

Megan, who oversees technology and curriculum work, said the district changed the PSBA draft in two key ways: instead of maintaining a static whitelist of approved AI tools, staff would require teachers to consult department leaders, instructional coaches or building principals before using generative AI with students to ensure compliance with student-data privacy laws. “Staff shall consult with department leaders, instructional coaches, building principals, before using generative AI to ensure compliance with student data privacy laws,” Megan said.

The second change requires staff who plan to use generative AI with students to complete mandatory professional learning about effective and safe integration; that training will be reflected in an administrative regulation (AR) rather than the policy itself, Megan said. The AR will document staff completion of an online course covering data-privacy checks and classroom best practices.

Megan and other staff emphasized that the policy targets generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini and does not cover background AI built into software or services used for routine administration. “This policy is specific to generative AI,” Megan said, naming chat-based tools as examples.

Supporters said classroom instruction should prepare students to use contemporary workplace tools while preserving safeguards. Committee members agreed to move the item to first reading. The transcript records the committee’s procedural direction to advance the policy to a first reading; no final adoption occurred at the meeting.","The policy committee advanced Policy 8-15.1 (use of generative artificial intelligence in education) to first reading after staff recommended requiring teacher consultation with instructional leaders and mandatory training before classroom use to protect student data privacy.",{"_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},6083618,"Policy committee to revise procurement-card policy, board to approve annual card-holder list in May",959,434000,1393000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2931495-ed2ae610ef02bd4ba09af83d071df3a8&start=434&end=1393","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2931495-ed2ae610ef02bd4ba09af83d071df3a8/thumbnail_434000.jpg","/articles/6083618/Pennsylvania/Policy-committee-to-revise-procurement-card-policy-board-to-approve-annual-card-holder-list-in-May","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083618-1a36b5dbd19a0572ab1ee5829750882c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770993546&Signature=WjV8unC~19phxT1cBk58Ud3LG-OZF0E5fR2lSDrJiNAFyWXEhlDbqu-2wQmrRHeccU~mzAbjTbMf-z4hLejGSUxX2V-5O~CzBxxMmMzuuULXaijr8-mVEhzpY3HuMUZ6Rxu76ErZ5i8CWqbJkZooe5ut6IbOGG8W7PaJp9f8LnGfphU0a4P7kz66H6ryD98DmHyJWWadobWZhs6zM2veRY0ERH4lcZIoKc1lV9WeQsxVg7lBRpaEGWLALPmIOAFRiQtUEmG7b6XQJ9wdhPa1FEv7pvudj4SDh2nBN-gKN3awl0aiiw8RnETusmI5ldaauJ9ujPbQwj0lHQMiL0BLfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Keystone Central SD Policy Committee members reviewed Policy 6-25 (procurement cards) on April 9 and asked district staff to return next month with edits and a proposed timetable for annual approvals of cardholders.

Board member Elizabeth, who led the procurement-card discussion, told colleagues she had compared local language with policies from other districts and proposed simplifying delegation language and clarifying oversight. She cited a Radnor School District policy updated in May 2024 as a clearer template and said she preferred that the board annually approve the list of employees authorized to use procurement cards. “So if you could come back to us and and let us know what month you want, and then we can just start from there,” Elizabeth said. Board members proposed May as the target month for annual approvals.

Business-office staff described current practice: card usage is limited and generally reserved for preapproved conference and travel expenses or for vendors that will not accept a purchase order. The district maintains an Amazon account and vendor accounts (for example, with Weis Markets and Lowe’s) that are not charged to individual procurement cards. Staff said most large equipment and technology purchases are purchase-order driven and pass through multi-step approvals in the district’s Alio purchasing workflow, with final approval by the business office. The district also keeps an inventory of equipment and devices assigned to schools and staff.

Staff noted that individual procurement cards have per-card spending limits (amounts vary by card) and that the district receives an annual rebate from First National Bank that is applied to the general fund or returned to grants when appropriate. Title I funds and other program budgets cover many curriculum and special-education purchases, staff said.

Committee members asked district staff to compare the Radnor language with the district’s current AR and bring a revised draft and a proposed month for the board to approve the annual card-holder list at the May meeting. No formal changes to Policy 6-25 were adopted at the committee meeting.","Board members reviewed Policy 6-25 and administrative regulations, compared district language with Radnor School District’s updated policy, and asked staff to return with a revised draft and an annual list of procurement-card holders for a May board meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6083623,"Keystone Central SD policy committee reviews student-discipline procedures amid calls for stricter measures",439,7000,446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2931495-ed2ae610ef02bd4ba09af83d071df3a8&start=7&end=446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2931495-ed2ae610ef02bd4ba09af83d071df3a8/thumbnail_7000.jpg","/articles/6083623/Pennsylvania/Keystone-Central-SD-policy-committee-reviews-student-discipline-procedures-amid-calls-for-stricter-measures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083623-7a47ea5cab30742b30a3b54f65dda838/orig.mp4?Expires=1770993546&Signature=LFC7bAyDozOavSlZ4mmmvYUompyqGDkK6Ac9JNUe75N3eXAFUN1e1I~~3z9j496uSamtdMss1wA1zCyvWzDITgdz6rhan59c6lpVozJ9HgORR~ZsUwKyBzbO~1BoJ0-8fjT8-J-DEEjaw-OZVmpfHQDcmQfV2GjKFyTPOViSCiP4qvSWOzzs5-9K-yRTN4NCgC~l2qen4-bDQH5txE2UUnGN2YgKU2He3yUhCFZ8KSc9d~UMegwLNhlszktUmjhdByuCV7u6ut7cFFPbej496noORmTKDDnHq7kRx5U9yuhM4vEkFPHU0W8YEy34c5Sd90vh7bTrYIg9CL~hGZ4uoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Keystone Central SD Policy Committee members on April 9 discussed whether the district’s student-discipline policy (Policy 2-18) should be made stricter after several board members said they had received complaints that the district was too lenient on serious incidents.

Board member Elizabeth said the committee should consider a “three-strike” approach for serious incidents, suggesting escalating punishments that could include in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension and, as a last resort, expulsion. “We could have like a 3 strike policy. First time you're in school suspension x amount of days. Second time could be an out of school suspension. Third time could be an expulsion,” Elizabeth said.

Superintendent Dr. Redmond and other staff described the district’s existing progressive-discipline framework and alternatives to expulsion. “Right now we do have a progressive discipline system so that, if a student continues to exhibit the same sort of behavior, then, the consequences get more severe over time,” Dr. Redmond said. He added that some students are referred out of regular school for targeted interventions and that the district uses the AEDY program for some placements. “AEDY is alternative, education for disruptive youth,” Dr. Redmond said.

Dr. Redmond explained AEDY placements are typically 45 days and may be at River Rock Academy or Nittany Learning Services to address a range of behaviors—from vaping to fighting—while staff work on transition plans and behavioral goals. The superintendent said some students return successfully after meeting goals; others ultimately are recommended for expulsion when district staff determine the student’s conduct is too disruptive for the learning environment.

Committee members requested more operational detail from school principals about how violent or threatening incidents are handled, including detention and immediate response protocols. Dr. Redmond offered to bring a group of principals to the next policy meeting to explain school-level practice and the point at which administrators recommend expulsion.

Several board members suggested nonpunitive options as well, including the district’s cyber-school option, so threatened students could be offered an alternative learning environment while behavior issues are addressed. The committee did not change Policy 2-18 at the meeting and did not take a formal vote on revisions; members requested additional information and a principals’ presentation at a future meeting.

The committee also discussed whether some incidents should be handled in executive session if the details implicate privacy or personnel concerns; staff said the district’s code of conduct and privacy rules limit what can be discussed publicly and that any items requiring privacy protections could be scheduled accordingly.","Board members raised concerns about perceived leniency for serious incidents; district staff described progressive-discipline steps and 45-day AEDY placements as alternatives to immediate expulsion and agreed to invite principals to a future policy meeting for specifics.","actionData","errors"]

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