Charles County school board hears overview of artificial intelligence uses and guidance

Nicole Kramer, vice chairperson of the Charles County Board of Education, told the board at its Aug. 12 meeting that staff presented a “very thorough and comprehensive overview of artificial intelligence and its uses in CCPS.”

The presentation was delivered by Ms. Thompson, chief of instructional technology, and Ms. Bennett, executive director of IT strategy, according to the board summary. Kramer said the technology department conducted “an extensive study and independent research on the use of AI, particularly as it relates to the education environment,” and offered observations and recommendations to guide future work.

Kramer summarized staff guidance as emphasizing continued monitoring and periodic updates to policy. “The use of AI is ever evolving, and CCPS will continue to reevaluate guidance issued to both students and staff as we move forward,” she said.

The board did not take formal action or vote on new AI policies at the meeting. Kramer’s remarks framed the presentation as informational; the transcript does not record specific draft policy text, adoption timelines, or enforcement mechanisms. Kramer and the staff presenters said the work was meant to inform future policymaking and training, not to implement immediate districtwide rules.

The board meeting record identifies the presenters and describes the study and recommendations but does not specify the study’s scope in detail, specific recommended policy language, or any planned dates for additional action. The district indicated it will continue to share updates as guidance is revised.