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District says AI is blocked for students but available to staff as it pilots K–12 tools
Summary
Technology staff reported the district currently blocks generative AI for student devices, allows AI tools for staff (including Turnitin and Magic School K–12), and is using a train‑the‑trainer rollout while awaiting state guidance for broader student policies.
The operations committee briefly reviewed the district's emerging approach to artificial intelligence in instruction.
Mister Shohan summarized the district strategy: "We currently do block AI for students at this time, but we do allow it for our staff members." He described two staff-facing tools the district has purchased: Turnitin (to detect plagiarism and AI usage in student submissions) and Magic School K–12 (a K–12-focused generative tool to help teachers create lesson plans and assessments). Shohan said the district is piloting Magic School with tech coaches and plans a train-the-trainer rollout so classroom teachers can adopt the tool by the second semester.
Board members emphasized caution and said they were awaiting state guidance before rolling out student-facing policies; several asked for more time and a fuller review at a future meeting. The committee agreed to return to AI and implementation questions with additional input and potential state direction.
