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District presents responsible-AI guidance to staff; Gemini turned on for grades 7—12

Marshalltown Community School District Board of Directors · February 17, 2026
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The district tech director and administrators summarized recent professional development on generative AI, recommended guidance levels for classroom use, and said Google Gemini (education) is enabled for grades 7—12 with plans to expand; board discussed accuracy, privacy and assignment design to surface student use of AI.

Marshalltown's technology leadership updated the board on Feb. 16 about district work to prepare teachers and students for generative AI use and the board policy that underpins classroom guidance.

The district's tech director (name not stated in the transcript) and Superintendent Dr. Theren Shy described 90 minutes of AI professional development the district offered in January and a policy framework designed to protect student privacy and promote responsible, transparent use. The…

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