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Southington plans limited, teacher‑supervised AI tools and budgets software line increase
Summary
The Southington Board of Education heard a presentation on district plans to introduce controlled AI tools (Brisk, Magic School AI) with teacher supervision, digital‑citizenship training, and a one‑time software budget increase of $32,724; administrators said they will monitor renewals and usage to control future cost growth.
The Southington Board of Education spent part of its budget workshop weighing how to introduce generative artificial intelligence into classrooms while limiting risk and future costs. Mrs. Savakal, the district technology/curriculum staffer, told the board the district began staff education on generative AI in 2024 and has convened teacher committees to evaluate safe platforms. "We have a committee of teachers. We have 12 secondary teachers, and 8 elementary teachers that are looking at what is a, the safest, platforms where we can start to expose students to, potential uses of AI,"…
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