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Student representatives highlight kindness programs, raise concerns about AI and counseling privacy
Summary
Student representatives reported school activities and recognitions, described kindness and mentorship programs, and raised student concerns about teachers— use of AI for assignments and counselor outreach; students proposed anonymous channels to contact counselors.
Student representatives at the Eatonville School District board meeting on the evening of the regular session described school activities, recognitions and student concerns.
Student representative (S3) said the Kindness Gang at Ingle Middle School has 33 members and held a spirit week featuring Pink Shirt Day and sidewalk-chalk kindness messages. Student representative (S6) reported high-school accomplishments including state-level appearances by the girls cross country and swim teams and the induction of 40 students into the honor society.
Students also raised concerns about classroom practices. "There were concerns about the teachers use of AI for assignments because, like, a lot of the teachers use AI to make the prompts or literally, like, make the entire assignment," Student representative (S6) said, adding that classmates wanted fewer online assignments and more paper work to avoid excessive screen time. The same speaker reported unease about counselor involvement and proposed anonymous ways for students to contact counselors, such as a chat room or Google form, to reduce involuntary parental notification.
Board members responded to the student reports with appreciation. Board member (S7) praised the student representatives for bringing issues to the board and expressed support for exploring anonymous counseling contact options. The board also encouraged student engagement by inviting members to district assemblies and events.
The student report segment concluded with invitations for board members to attend upcoming events and assemblies so students can raise issues directly. The board took no formal action on the student concerns during the meeting; staff follow-up or policy review was not specified.
