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What staff presented
Staff said a 35‑member task force composed of educators, technology staff, HR and legal representatives worked across multiple sessions to identify risks, safeguards and a rollout plan. The draft policy includes definitions for generative AI and AI literacy, four guiding principles (prioritize student success and well‑being; embrace AI literacy and access; champion responsible ethical use; maintain a human‑centered approach), and five district commitments (safeguards; partner with educators and students; equip families; offer guidance; implement AI literacy training).

Key board questions and staff responses
- Student involvement: Board members asked for student input; staff agreed and proposed inviting student voices to a board work session or student achievement committee meeting in the fall so students can describe classroom experience and expectations. Staff said they had shared the draft with the superintendent’s student leadership group and received constructive feedback.
- Academic integrity and instruction: Board members asked how the policy and implementation will protect the learning process (productive struggle, problem solving) rather than merely policing citation. Staff proposed developing teacher resources, citation best practices and classroom‑specific guidance and suggested the Student Achievement Committee would be the right venue for deeper curriculum discussion.
- Data governance and vendor practices: The task force recommended a vendor‑expectations letter outlining baseline requirements for any external provider using student or staff data, including data deletion, encryption, and contractual terms limiting training on district data without consent. Staff said Technology Services will vet or restrict district use to approved AI tools to protect student data and FERPA confidentiality.

Next steps and timeline
Staff recommended a phased, sustainable rollout with professional development for staff, updated acceptable‑use guidance, and a return to the policy committee in July for further discussion and refinement. Student input is expected in the fall semester.

Ending
Committee members thanked the task force and requested staff bring student achievement committee input and proposed implementation guidance when the policy returns to the July agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-06-25 Policy Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Wake County Schools staff presented a draft generative‑AI policy (1910) developed by a 35‑person task force; the committee discussed guiding principles, academic integrity, data governance, and recommended further student and curriculum committee engagement and phased implementation.","taxTitle","Wake County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14083,"location","North Carolina","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},6522206,"Committee adopts return‑to‑work policy for workers’ compensation cases; committee and staff discuss mental‑health support",777,2731000,3508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5072611-2c32d6d91ec3282d191fca6a986ea970&start=2731&end=3508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5072611-2c32d6d91ec3282d191fca6a986ea970/thumbnail_2731000.jpg","/articles/6522206/North-Carolina/Committee-adopts-returntowork-policy-for-workers-compensation-cases-committee-and-staff-discuss-mentalhealth-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522206-e4943a85206f30ad3dedc6be3272c38f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775258777&Signature=izPfRKhV71whp8jscRByYPVC3WqEswcXGpg05xUM5dEs03ROh4MFOsZoncE4MnQybNBM0-NqM0vFV-dCbgNP-elHKqFtmTlluSmHbJnY8~rne-WWNn0MO1YksWZEpyxCUU7e8vU3RTU2t6AzOgU2U~vy9OYqImpZrfiDof0Yklpcgaf6aa3UsE9ozmciAR9heLCP~LtTBJtjnhNC70pUeUOanJ6FL8PHEEwkoengXf30rOHAgKEgjIsVuJxTE93Q3IQC5omyAKLjmSDjYynd-tiqA79G~AuF9fECKUeVx2Xw-Cs0~k8eSOjTzrkfub6AN-bBmM4LucdqG4s0tYcK5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wake County Schools Policy Committee advanced a new Return to Work policy (Policy 76‑35) to first reading on the consent agenda. Staff described the policy as a migration of the State Board model return‑to‑work policy and said it replaces older manual language directing the superintendent to develop procedures for returning employees to work after workers’ compensation leave.

Scope and intent
Staff explained the policy focuses on workplace injuries under the Workers’ Compensation Act and sets goals for returning employees to full duty as soon as medically possible, arranging transitional work assignments or modified duties where appropriate, and assisting employees with permanent restrictions to find alternative suitable employment within the district.

Mental health concerns raised
Committee members asked how the policy applies to employees with mental‑health challenges. Staff clarified that workers’ compensation typically covers injuries caused by workplace accidents and that diagnosable mental‑health conditions are treated differently. Staff pointed to a separate Employee Assistance Program and other district wellness resources that are intended to support employees with mental‑health needs; committee members asked staff to coordinate between the return‑to‑work program and employee wellness services to ensure employees receive appropriate evaluation and treatment.

Action taken
The committee voted to move Policy 76‑35 to first reading on consent. Staff noted the related return‑to‑work RNP (procedures) is provided for information (not vote) and was last updated in 2005; staff also noted the district no longer operates a formal return‑to‑work committee used in prior procedure documents.

Ending
Staff will present Policy 76‑35 for first reading; committee members asked for continued coordination between workers’ compensation staff and employee wellness/EAP teams to support employees, including those with mental‑health conditions, during return‑to‑work transitions.","Policy committee moved a new Policy 76‑35 (Return to Work) to first reading; staff said the policy implements workers’ compensation rules limited to workplace injuries, and committee members asked how the district supports employees who need mental‑health services following workplace events.",{"_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},6522210,"Committee presses staff to clarify confidentiality in employee assistance policy",1710,3768000,5478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5072611-2c32d6d91ec3282d191fca6a986ea970&start=3768&end=5478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5072611-2c32d6d91ec3282d191fca6a986ea970/thumbnail_3768000.jpg","/articles/6522210/North-Carolina/Committee-presses-staff-to-clarify-confidentiality-in-employee-assistance-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522210-c79910c2f030d22741e229564f3c8252/orig.mp4?Expires=1775258777&Signature=EV003gYqTljLxvlsuNA9Ao9zaJfoe116Y1Cewr0ubi-Aa~V10GnycHLHg-3Zwhdc0cm-PhetYbniJXqpGzYekjdtjKQm7f27NhA7LYZfM3MhtTh1DImwLjDqwXlf3E~~CBuXp0be60zwUgAXyG-Djq4pVdbv8YNTprnwHsBhjQvIZmr7ugCvGjoreGII3cOg8Z1SRIg0ujVMhqWhVED~OeuCYq2KfuLyJAeFWQsM9tz5kcSnR56KnbEI4G-EATlESmXpQJAgepkIUPFZVhGjJ-kIk0Xr-B6IfDr28AjjY9JeDfRibpDI3hBJsJYNyCFNHA1~PIp7FliukqVtlX3F~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Policy Committee advanced Policy 76‑45, the district’s employee assistance program (EAP) policy, to first reading on consent after a sustained committee discussion about confidentiality and personnel‑file documentation.

Committee members said confidentiality is critical to encourage staff to use EAP services. One committee member asked why the draft policy removed a previously explicit sentence stating that personnel files would not refer to an employee’s participation (or failure to participate) in the EAP except as previously stipulated. Committee members said removing that language could deter employees from using the program.

Staff response and proposed fix
District staff explained the policy distinguishes between two related elements: the external contracted EAP provider and the district’s in‑house employee support team. Staff said information handled by the outside EAP provider is confidential and cannot be shared with the district without an employee’s signed release or legal compulsion. Staff also said the in‑house program performs brief assessments and makes referrals as appropriate.

To address committee concerns, staff agreed to reinsert clarification that documentation in personnel files that refers to EAP participation or failure to participate will occur only with the employee’s consent or when required by law. A staff attorney suggested replacing outdated wording (“personal problems”) with modern phrasing such as “personal or professional challenges.”

Why it matters: Committee members said preserving confidentiality and avoiding stigma are important to increase program uptake and to protect employees from retaliation or informal judgment when they seek help.

Action taken
The committee voted to move Policy 76‑45 to first reading on consent. Staff will revise the confidentiality sentence to specify employee consent or legal exception for inclusion of EAP participation in personnel files; staff also agreed to consider restoring a brief statement that the board and staff will not impose moral judgment on participants, updated to current language.

Ending
Staff will return the revised policy language for first reading; committee members said they plan to review the proposed clarified sentence before final adoption.","Wake County Schools’ policy committee advanced Policy 76‑45 (Employee Assistance Program) to first reading but requested clearer wording that personnel‑file documentation related to EAP participation occur only with employee consent or as required by law.",{"_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},6522215,"Committee adds Parents’ Bill of Rights language on staff recordings, clarifies scope to school employees",1506,821000,2327000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5072611-2c32d6d91ec3282d191fca6a986ea970&start=821&end=2327","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5072611-2c32d6d91ec3282d191fca6a986ea970/thumbnail_821000.jpg","/articles/6522215/North-Carolina/Committee-adds-Parents-Bill-of-Rights-language-on-staff-recordings-clarifies-scope-to-school-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522215-92f9ac0300817d0fca3f51ebd43ddee7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775258777&Signature=Kmpkl8qvb~o~WcIzXILa42zkwnCP396ae7Zid03OvwPxjMtlAE7QbC22nNQzsuz-PiriWUNADKp2zmG~a1~W6d~9L7~Hm7t90wQfxWPAltasB0jgCSQw2FxwhPM0-A7WzTcMf2yUH006Dz~9qFKz-x8wJ2iDquKa9KhJ8A~ewDvvOvNzsa5l0kfozETvXSilNTU-y80hhgg5Lbie1m9vC3apXV52WGoVb~llryrSoj0huBLhIPrX795BlzSOO2Ohq1uk~E4hrhhiqlWdrw99ry2GIsxCOJ7c6NukmPq7U5DTBpPzomefYBeKlkrgxZbR5GkskKg-1S0GhIQBpuSGYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wake County Schools Policy Committee voted to move Policy 13‑10‑4002 (Parental Involvement) to first reading on the consent agenda after agreeing to add language from Senate Bill 49 requiring prior written parental permission for certain video or voice recordings made by school system personnel.

Committee members debated how the new item would apply in practice and asked staff to clarify exceptions. Staff said the added language is taken directly from the Parents’ Bill of Rights and is intended to govern recordings created by school system employees and agents acting on behalf of the district, not recordings made by students. The committee asked staff to insert clarifying wording in item 11 to specify that it covers “school system employees” and to add a cross‑reference to Policy 04‑2003 (Language assistance for families) to make clear how the district will provide translated notice and interpreter support.

Why it matters: The change formalizes a parental‑permission requirement that staff said was not explicit in the district’s existing parental‑involvement policy. Committee members said the update is intended to provide clarity to employees about when parental permission is required.

What staff told the committee
A staff presenter explained that the policy language being added was recommended by the State Board model or Senate Bill 49 and that several exceptions in the statute—such as recordings made for safety, security, discipline, academic or extracurricular activities—remain part of the statutory framework. The presenter said the change was recommended to make staff responsibilities clear.

On parent complaints and staff behavior
A staff member identified in the meeting as the director of investigations for employee relations told the committee: “We’ve had an uptick of cases, where we’ve had to review where parents are alleging that teachers are recording their students, without their permission, in negative ways. Trying to entrap them to say something.” That presenter said some recordings remained on staff members’ personal phones and were not shared with administrators, limiting the district’s ability to use the recordings for documentation or student support.

Scope and enforcement
Committee members repeatedly sought clarification about whether the provision would apply to students recording other students. Staff said the intent of the language is to regulate school system personnel and anyone acting on behalf of the school system, not to prohibit students from taking videos of other students. The committee accepted staff’s recommendation to add clarifying language to item 11—explicitly referencing school system employees—and to cross‑reference Policy 04‑2003 so parents know how to request translated communications or interpreter services.

Action taken
The committee voted to place Policy 13‑10‑4002 on first reading on the consent agenda with the three specific revisions the group discussed: the addition of item 11 (SB 49 language), insertion of wording clarifying that the item applies to school system employees, and a cross‑reference to Policy 04‑2003 (language assistance). Committee members said staff will highlight the added sentence for the board’s first reading materials.

Ending
Staff will return the policy for first reading with the new item and the cross‑reference highlighted; committee members also agreed the policy can be brought back to policy committee for deeper discussion of communication practices and implementation if the board requests it.","Policy committee inserted language from Senate Bill 49 into the parental‑involvement policy to require prior written parental permission for certain video/voice recordings by school system employees and asked staff to add a cross‑reference to the district’s language‑assistance policy.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6522220,"Policy committee advances multiple policies to first reading on consent",1548,777000,2325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5072611-2c32d6d91ec3282d191fca6a986ea970&start=777&end=2325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5072611-2c32d6d91ec3282d191fca6a986ea970/thumbnail_777000.jpg","/articles/6522220/North-Carolina/Policy-committee-advances-multiple-policies-to-first-reading-on-consent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522220-b9599648cd8aafd2b5dabde0d8465283/orig.mp4?Expires=1775258777&Signature=bToj3YrAAkwdPM-YOjTOGimncl1pWj5eEcuo4xdpqLUZBE4L4KMgutbfJ1qgBfVlnyjijNotumpvlEYc1rTnMqrVRUqGSg6TGSnPPKaalNPerFgGLcqlsitcL4st2lIfoUFsXrhMNZBoudcYWBbWRviRtkIV3WwP9wpHKWjweVykoh7anFqANftaPOMyV8oMwDRV4l3B1F7Gs2TKfm-8Z68JBJkzYe4MZWfXaSDrROOCM0grtbn8IYDeV2J2JKklkQjtbjt0rTtXMCxaffEv~l4rv12JgaLfmOs0yZBS6JTgqN3PCpqIxCKGrYrfDnIwWZtqhPo9jNdIFa5vEYGaVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wake County Schools’ Policy Committee on an unspecified date voted to move a group of proposed policy updates to first reading on the consent agenda, including changes tied to school safety, student recordings and staff reporting requirements.

The package advanced included: Policy 15‑10 (school safety); Policy 13‑10‑4002 (parental involvement, addition of a Senate Bill 49 provision on recordings); Policy 71‑30 (licensure reporting clarifications); Policy 40‑40‑73‑10 (staff‑student relations); Policy 42‑40‑73‑12 (reporting licensed employees); Policy 76‑35 (return to work) and Policy 76‑45 (employee assistance program). Committee members also advanced a motion grouping two other policy updates recommended by the North Carolina School Boards Association (identified in the meeting transcript as 4,200 / 72,70 and 63‑30).

Why it matters: The votes move the listed policies to the board agenda as first‑reading items on the consent docket, a procedural step that lets the full board consider final action later. Several items incorporate new or clarified language based on state guidance or recent state legislation; at least one policy (13‑10‑4002 on parental permission for recordings) drew sustained committee discussion and will include an added cross‑reference to the district’s language‑assistance policy before first reading.

What the committee did and next steps
- The committee voted to place the listed policies on first reading on the consent agenda. Several motions were moved and seconded during the meeting and recorded as carried by voice vote; committee members said “aye” and no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript excerpts.
- Committee members flagged at least one item—Policy 15‑10, school safety—for potential removal from consent at the board meeting so the board can debate whether the policy’s phrase “unsanitary conditions” should be narrowed to safety‑specific issues such as fire hazards.
- For Policy 13‑10‑4002 (parental involvement), the committee agreed to add a new item (number 11) that mirrors language from the Parents’ Bill of Rights (Senate Bill 49) requiring prior written parental permission for certain video or voice recordings by school system personnel; the committee also asked staff to add a cross‑reference to Policy 04‑2003 (language assistance for families) to clarify translation and interpreter resources.

Votes at a glance (motions moved to first reading on consent)
- Motion: Move Policy 15‑10, the North Carolina School Boards Association suggested changes (4,200 / 72,70) and Policy 63‑30 to first reading on consent. Outcome: carried (voice vote). Motion text as recorded in transcript: “move 15 10, 4,200, 72 70, and 63 30 to first reading on consent.”
- Motion: Adopt Policy 13‑10‑4002 (parental involvement) on first reading on consent with the addition of item 11 (Parents’ Bill of Rights language) and a cross‑reference to Policy 04‑2003. Outcome: carried (voice vote). Mover and second recorded during discussion as Dr. Ng (mover) and Miss Gordon (second) when the committee confirmed the motion later in the transcript.
- Motion: Adopt Policy 71‑30 (licensure reporting updates) on first reading on consent. Outcome: carried (voice vote).
- Motion: Adopt Policy 40‑40‑73‑10 (staff‑student relations) on first reading on consent (includes revised recording language that staff and the committee agreed to rephrase in active voice). Outcome: carried (voice vote).
- Motion: Adopt Policy 42‑40‑73‑12 (reporting licensed employees) on first reading on consent. Outcome: carried (voice vote).
- Motion: Move Policy 76‑35 (return to work) to first reading on consent. Outcome: carried (voice vote). The committee noted 76‑35 is a new district policy aligned to Workers’ Compensation Act and that the related RNP (procedures) is for information only.
- Motion: Move Policy 76‑45 (employee assistance program) to first reading on consent. Outcome: carried (voice vote).

What committee members asked or flagged during debate
- Multiple members asked staff to clarify whether the new recording/parental‑permission language applies only to school system employees; staff confirmed the provision is intended to regulate school system personnel and agents acting on behalf of the district, not students recording other students.
- On the employee assistance policy (76‑45), committee members pressed staff about confidentiality. Staff explained the district uses both an in‑house employee support team and a contracted EAP; clinicians said information handled by the outside EAP provider remains confidential unless the employee signs a release or a law requires disclosure. Committee members asked staff to reinsert language to clarify that documentation in personnel files regarding EAP participation would only occur with employee consent or when required by law.
- On Policy 15‑10 (school safety), a committee member requested the board pull the item from consent at the board docket so the full board can debate narrowing statutory language that requires principals to report “unsanitary conditions” to the superintendent.

Background/context
- The revisions come from several sources: model language recommended by the North Carolina School Boards Association, technical clarifications from the State Board of Education that take effect July 1, and state legislation (Senate Bill 49) requiring parental permission for certain recordings by school personnel. Several policies will replace older manual provisions or RNPs noted in the manual.

Ending
- The committee advanced the package to the board as first‑reading consent items. Staff will add a cross‑reference to Policy 04‑2003 (language assistance) in the parental‑involvement policy and highlight the change for first reading; Policy 15‑10 may be pulled from the consent agenda at the full board for further discussion.","Wake County Schools policy committee voted to move a package of policy revisions—covering school safety, student recordings, licensure reporting, staff-student relations, worker return-to-work and employee assistance—to first reading on the consent agenda; one policy (school safety) may be pulled for fuller discussion at the board meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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