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District describes AI policy, Magic School and Gemini rollout funded partly by NYSED grant
Summary
Board heard an AI rollout update: BOE Policy 82‑72 guides ethical AI use; Magic School and Google Gemini deployed in a walled garden; district awarded a $300,000 NYSED Learning Technology Grant to support building‑level AI coordinators, licenses and professional development.
Shenendehowa’s AI ad hoc committee and instructional coaches provided a broad update on the district’s approach to artificial intelligence on Nov. 18, emphasizing policy guardrails, classroom use and teacher supports.
Board discussion referenced BOE Policy 82‑72 (developed to govern ethical AI use), the need to check for AI 'hallucinations' and to protect student data under Ed Law 2‑d and FERPA. Presenters said the district has a 'walled garden'…
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