Board votes to suspend generative-AI policy while staff review embedded tools

The school board voted to suspend policy EHAG, the district's policy on the use of generative artificial intelligence, after the policy committee recommended a pause to give staff time to inventory tools and develop implementation procedures.

Janine, chair of the policy committee, told the board the committee had adopted the policy but found implementation problems because many classroom and administrative software packages already include embedded AI. "It was causing some havoc with staff," she said, noting there is not yet an "approved list" of AI tools or a full training program. The committee recommended temporarily suspending EHAG while staff complete the necessary reviews and procedures.

Superintendent Dr. Forrest and other board members urged that, even while suspended, the policy's guidance continue to inform staff practice. Dr. Forrest said the district is emphasizing responsible use and reiterated a firm restriction: staff must not enter any personally identifiable information about students or staff into AI tools.

A motion to suspend EHAG was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. Board members discussed asking staff to continue treating the policy as guidance during the suspension and to accelerate preparation of approved-tool lists and training.