District unveils first‑reading AI policy and classroom guidance as committee considers formal adoption

The superintendent presented a first reading of a proposed artificial‑intelligence policy and a short guidance sheet for students on how the district expects AI to be used in schoolwork.

Why it matters: Committee members said teachers requested clear guardrails — both to prevent misuse (plagiarism and passing off AI‑generated content as student work) and to harness AI as a learning tool. The district said few school systems have formal policies yet and that Concord‑Carlisle’s draft aims to set expectations while allowing teachers to adopt AI in pedagogically appropriate ways.

Policy highlights and guidance: The draft policy establishes broad principles (academic honesty, teacher direction on permitted uses, digital literacy training and attention to bias in AI tools). The companion document for older students outlines acceptable uses, attribution expectations and classroom rules. Superintendent Hunter said the district has turned off student access to third‑party ChatGPT on district networks while enabling a district‑paid Google Gemini offering in some settings so instructors can manage and model appropriate use.

Next steps: The committee treated the document as a first reading; administration will collect committee feedback, revise the policy and present it for a second reading and a vote. The administration also plans PD for staff and parent outreach sessions that would introduce families to basic AI literacy and district expectations.

Limitations: Administrators noted AI guidance must be iterative because technology and vendor offerings are changing rapidly; the committee and staff agreed to revisit the policy as national and state guidance evolves.

Ending: Committee members endorsed the process for ongoing review and asked administration to make sure student and parent communications are clear and repeated as implementation begins.