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Superintendent Templeton outlines entry plan, emphasizes safe approach to classroom AI
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Mary Templeton presented her entry plan and community engagement phases April 30 and emphasized a cautious, human-supervised approach to classroom AI while Stevens Creek teacher Heidi Finley demonstrated a gamified writing lesson and an AI-based tutoring tool used with students.
Superintendent Dr. Mary Templeton used the board meeting on April 30 to summarize her Entry Plan and explain how it aligns with the district’s Strategic Plan and the Foundation for Excellence.
Dr. Templeton described four phases of work—relationship building, listening and observing in schools, data analysis to identify themes, and moving insights into action with measurable key performance indicators. "As your Superintendent, I spent time reflecting on this plan," she said, and emphasized the district’s five foundational principles focused on relationships, instruction, data-informed decisions and inclusive environments.
The board heard a classroom-level example at Stevens Creek Elementary: Principal Matt Pewitt introduced 5th-grade teacher Heidi Finley, who demonstrated a 'Gamify Writing' approach that uses quick-write prompts and peer review to build writing stamina. Finley also described using an AI-based tool called 'Magic School' as a personal writing tutor that provides teacher-customized feedback. Pewitt and Finley reported positive student response and said the tool is used across content areas to support drafting and revision.
Dr. Templeton framed the district’s interest in AI as exploratory but cautious: staff have attended conferences and the district has developed a one-page guidance for acceptable staff use to prioritize safety and human judgment. The superintendent said staff members Gina Anderson and Mike Weatherbie helped create the guidance and that she considers human oversight central to classroom AI use.
She also noted that district leaders are attending national conferences on the Science of Reading to align literacy instruction and that facility work funded by a February bond is progressing.
The presentation closed with board appreciation for the classroom demonstration and continued emphasis on developing clear protocols for classroom technology and professional learning.
