District outlines AI policy, device rollout and cybersecurity upgrades

The Chambersburg Area School District heard a technology presentation from Director of Technology Christine Wagamuth, network administrator Dave Kirkpatrick and digital learning specialist Jonathan Michael covering the district's AI policy, device rollouts, data-management systems and recent cybersecurity and network upgrades.

Wagamuth said the district has developed an AI policy and a related approval process, formed an AI task force and is using a "red light" method to guide classroom and administrative use: a clearly labeled approach that tells staff when AI tools are allowed, when use should be slowed and when AI is prohibited. She said the policy is intended to promote academic integrity and protect student data; the presentation noted the district adopted an AI policy last September and that the administration is vetting commercial software for privacy and security before classroom use.

The presentation emphasized four technology goals tied to the district's Schools of Distinction initiative: expand instructional access, strengthen data quality, innovate with new instructional tools (including AI and STEM resources) and ensure universal connectivity with robust cybersecurity. Wagamuth said the district will distribute Chromebooks…