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Board adopts artificial-intelligence policy after staff surveys and planned teacher training
Summary
District staff presented an AI policy informed by teacher surveys and recommended adoption. Board members praised the work; staff said training materials will follow and the policy will be revised as AI evolves.
The Washington County School District Board of Education voted Sept. 8 to adopt Policy 3,740, a districtwide policy guiding teacher and student use of artificial intelligence.
District technology and curriculum staff presented the policy and summarized outreach to secondary teachers. Jeremy Cox, who led the presentation, said the district ran two rounds of teacher surveys and that initial feedback showed broad approval: “out of those who rated that they felt about the policy, 85% of them were either happy or excited about it,” he said. After applying feedback and a second survey, staff reported “a 95 percentile rating.” Cox told the board the policy is intended to be a living document and that staff will continue to refine it as tools and vendor products evolve.
Board members asked about training and the district’s relative standing. Member Wade moved to accept the policy, a motion seconded by Member Cox; the board president called for the voice vote and the motion carried.
Why it matters Board members and staff framed the policy as a forward-looking effort to give teachers clear guidance and to protect the integrity of student work. Cox described AI’s ubiquity in modern products and the policy’s aims: balancing responsible student use, preventing misuse (for example, using AI to cheat on assignments) and supporting teacher workflows. He said staff will develop training materials and distribute initial guidance quickly, then follow up with more formal training.
Board discussion and next steps Board members praised the staff work and emphasized the need for flexibility. Member Wade thanked staff for “going above and beyond.” Member Hammer and others said the policy will evolve as AI capabilities change. Cox said he expected to issue a short summary for staff immediately and to begin building training resources the following week. The board did not place any additional limitations on the policy at the time of adoption; staff said updates will be returned to the board as needed.
