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U-46 staff proposed to get ChatGPT Edu under one-year licensing trial
Summary
District staff recommended adopting ChatGPT Edu for staff use only, at a proposed cost of $432,000 for 2025–26 with built-in professional development and a one‑year reevaluation; no board vote on the contract was recorded in the transcript.
School District U-46 officials presented a proposal on June 2 to license ChatGPT Edu for staff use during the 2025–26 school year, with district administration recommending approval of a $432,000 contract and a one‑year reevaluation.
The district’s information technology and AI task force said the procurement would be limited to staff for now and come with professional development and a planned phased rollout. "This proposal is grounded in the AI guidelines we have developed to ensure responsible use," said Rola Tariq Mohammed, research and project management fellow, during the presentation. Jim Wolf, director of information services, said students would not be using the licensed ChatGPT…
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