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Board approves supplemental curriculum but removes contested AI tool after public concerns
Summary
Following public comment criticizing AI-powered classroom tools, the Lakeland District board approved the supplemental curriculum packet with the district's SANS AI tool excluded. Public speakers raised privacy, accuracy and instructional concerns.
Public commenters pressed the board to reject AI-powered classroom tools included in the supplemental materials packet. Anita Dukesick, a committee member, said an AI "character chat" and automated feedback tools undermine teacher-student interaction, risk manipulation, and could encourage students to rely on AI for research and writing. Dukesick said the district's information sheet did not explain costs or vetting protocols and urged the board not to approve the program.
After discussion on the floor, a trustee moved to approve the supplemental materials package without the SANS AI tool. The motion was seconded, put to a vote and carried. Chair Thompson called for the motion and announced the motion carried.
Board members did not provide technical details in the public record about vetting or filtering for AI-sourced content; public commenters had asked how AI-sourced conversation derived from YouTube videos or web articles would be vetted. The approved supplemental packet proceeds without the AI tool identified as "SANS" in meeting discussion.
