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Board approves 2025-26 district improvement plan with AI strategy addendum

5865298 ยท September 26, 2025
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Summary

Trustees approved the district27s 2025-26 District Improvement Plan and agreed to add a future addendum establishing an artificial intelligence framework and standardized training for staff.

The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved the district27s 2025-26 District Improvement Plan and instructed staff to include an addendum establishing a district framework for artificial intelligence use and standardized training for faculty and staff. The motion passed 7-0.

At a meeting presentation, district staff said there were few dramatic changes from the prior version but recommended adding a strategy that would define how the district approaches artificial intelligence (AI) and how to train faculty and staff. A staff member asked trustees to "approve the district improvement plan as presented with an addendum for artificial intelligence," and Dr. Rausch moved to approve the plan "as recommended by the administration with an addendum for AI in the future." The motion passed, 7-0.

Why it matters: The district improvement plan sets priorities and performance objectives that feed campus improvement plans and superintendent performance objectives. Adding an AI framework signals the district27s intent to address emerging classroom technologies and to provide standardized training to staff.

Details and scope: District staff said the addendum would be a strategy rather than a fully detailed policy at this time; the board approved the plan "as recommended by the administration with an addendum for artificial intelligence (AI) in the future." The transcript does not provide the text of the proposed AI framework, a timeline for drafting the addendum, or who will lead policy development.

Related materials: Board members noted that the district improvement plan had been shared with the District Educational Improvement Council (DEIC) and reported unanimous DEIC approval prior to the board vote.

Next steps: Trustees approved the plan with the AI addendum direction; staff will draft the addendum and return with specifics for future board review and action.