Student urges districtwide AI literacy workshops; LCPA community praises AP results

During public comment at the April 16 meeting, Ria Nara, a Silver Creek High School sophomore and member of a youth council, proposed that the district implement mandatory AI literacy workshops for students and professional development for teachers. Citing surveys she said show high student use of AI tools (she referenced figures including "over 84% of US high school students" using AI and 69% using ChatGPT in assignments), Nara told the board inconsistent classroom expectations and overreliance on AI risk undercutting learning. She asked trustees to place AI literacy workshops and teacher training on a future agenda and suggested potential grant support, naming the Mosilla Foundation as an example.

Board members acknowledged the request and indicated it would be considered for future agenda placement consistent with district processes. The student framed the proposal around teaching AI’s limitations, ethical use and verification skills rather than banning tools outright.

Several commenters from Latino College Preparatory Academy followed, including principal Jesus Rios and AP Spanish teacher Maria Umidad, who reported strong AP results (64 of 65 passing AP Spanish Language; 100% pass rate on AP Spanish Literature) and highlighted classroom projects and an upcoming culture exploration event scheduled for April 23–24. Student speakers described how AP instruction and teacher support prepared them for college and thanked staff for cultural and bilingual programming.

Trustees thanked speakers and encouraged attendance at school events; no board action was taken during the public comment period beyond noting requests and invitations.