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School board adopts technology policy updates, OKs UF data-sharing for Khan Academy 'Conmigo' pilot
Summary
Flagler County School Board approved revisions to district technology policies and a memorandum of agreement with the University of Florida to expand use of Khan Academy's AI tutoring application Conmigo for sixth through twelfth graders. Board members praised the district pilot that placed fifth in a national Conmigo challenge.
The Flagler County School Board voted unanimously on April 22 to adopt revisions to district technology policy and to authorize a memorandum of agreement and data-sharing arrangement with the University of Florida that will expand the district’s use of Khan Academy’s AI tool Conmigo.
The board first approved policy revisions (agenda item 15.01) intended to align district policy with the Neola policy review process. Trustees then approved a separate memorandum of agreement with the University of Florida (agenda item 15.02) that formalizes a research partnership and data-sharing terms to support classroom use and evaluation of Conmigo.
Presenters told the board the district began with a small pilot—middle- and high-school teachers used the tool in algebra and college math courses—and that pilot work drew national attention. Staff reported the district placed fifth in Khan Academy’s Conathon for AI explorers, which helped bring Khan Academy and researchers to Flagler for the current collaboration. As a result, the district will offer Conmigo access to sixth through twelfth graders and to families at home, subject to the data and privacy terms spelled out in the agreement.
Board members emphasized this is part of a research collaboration with the UF Lassner Center and university researchers to evaluate how AI tools affect instruction and student learning. Staff described the MOA as a way to "learn what's actually effective in instructing our K–12 students," language echoed by trustees during the discussion.
Both motions passed without dissent. Motions and seconds were recorded in the meeting minutes; board members said the project grew from teacher-led pilots and that the MOA is intended to ensure researchers can study results under agreed privacy protections.
The board’s action moves the district toward wider classroom use of AI tutoring tools under a formal research partnership; district staff said training and further implementation steps will follow.
