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Board deletes outdated district technology plan after debate; public urges explicit AI and data protections
Summary
Trustees approved removal of an older district technology plan (BP 0440), with board members saying technology governance will be integrated into other policies while staff continue AI-related work. Public commenters and trustees urged adoption of a modern replacement, such as CSBA's recommended policy on AI and technology safeguards.
The Palo Alto Unified board on Tuesday voted to delete an older district technology plan (Board Policy 0440), prompting a robust discussion among trustees, staff and members of the public about how the district will govern rapidly evolving tools such as artificial intelligence.
Trustees said the 2014-era technology plan is outdated and that technology governance is better addressed within operational and…
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