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Superintendent lays out State of the Schools priorities: AI guidance, UPK expansion, attendance and budget timeline

Bethlehem Central School District Board of Education · February 5, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Jody Monroe presented the district’s mission, core values and annual goals, previewed an AI-usage guidance scale to be embedded in syllabi next year, updated UPK enrollment and RFP timing, and outlined the budget calendar that leads to a May budget vote.

Superintendent Jody Monroe delivered a State of the Schools overview that the board described as the kickoff to the district’s budget process. She framed the district mission and core values, reviewed annual goals and highlighted work on equity, Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), restorative practices and attendance.

On technology and instruction, Monroe described an AI-usage framework developed by the Professional Practices Council that ranges from “AI free” to “AI empowered.” She said the district will require teachers next year to discuss AI expectations on course syllabi so…

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