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Board reviews AI, instructional materials and medication policies; discusses opioid prevention and Narcan access
Summary
Board members reviewed a set of administrative regulations and policies on instructional materials, artificial intelligence and graduation requirements, and previewed updates to medication policy that include opioid-prevention lessons and Narcan availability. Students and staff discussed stronger outreach so students know how to access supports.
Board members and staff reviewed several policy updates and discussed health and safety steps for students.
On instructional materials the board reviewed OSBA-recommended administrative regulations and the staff-marked optional language. Members asked clarifying questions about which language would be retained and whether some conferences or trainings should be named specifically or referenced more generally in the board-development policy.
The board also examined draft language on artificial intelligence. The board chair read guidance from the Office for Civil Rights and cautioned that requiring parental notice for AI tools could limit access for students who rely on assistive technologies. Members and student representatives said AI should be positioned as a classroom tool that can support writing and assistive communication when used appropriately.
District staff and nurse Carrie (referenced) outlined medication-policy revisions and opioid-prevention instruction. Tiffany noted that the state provided opioid-prevention lessons that include instruction on recognizing overdoses and use of naloxone (Narcan). Staff said nurse Carrie wrote a grant that secured Narcan for all schools and that training is being provided to staff as part of regular medication-administration training. Students urged clearer, low-barrier ways for students to know Narcan and other supports are available—via counselors, assemblies, PSAs on the district channel and discreet pickup points—so students can access help without fear of stigma.
Board members did not take final votes on these policies at the meeting; several items were scheduled for future action with staff to return revised language and implementation details.
