Board discusses draft AI policy; trustees split on subitems

Trustees spent part of the ways and means discussion on a draft district policy for generative artificial intelligence. The assistant superintendent explained that PSBA and Millersville University collaborated on an online course and a draft policy—Policy 815.1—meant to set acceptable uses of AI for students, teachers and operational checks.

"It is entitled use of generative artificial intelligence in education," the assistant superintendent said, noting the board policy subcommittee had reviewed the first reading and feedback will be incorporated during the policy-review cycle. Administrators said the policy aims to protect academic integrity, define acceptable teacher and student uses, and allow the district to use AI as an accuracy check in operations.

During roll call on ways and means, trustees recorded several dissenting votes: Motion 1 passed, Motion 2 failed, and Motions 3'9 passed. Multiple trustees specifically registered "no" votes on item 2 and the subitems identified as 8 a'd (the AI-related subcomponents), indicating disagreement about particular elements of the package as presented.

The administration said the AI policy will return to committee of the whole and to the policy-subcommittee for further feedback before a final approval cycle. The board is expected to see an updated policy in May.