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Superintendent says AI urgency after conference, invites expert for district sessions
Summary
Dr. Balderman described a recent conference in Puerto Rico that shaped his view on AI in schools, said ‘an AI will not replace you but somebody using AI will,’ and announced a visiting speaker and parent/leader sessions on the 15th.
Dr. Balderman told the CUSD 201 board that a recent professional conference he attended focused on AI, neurodiversity and learning science and that the experience underscored urgency around preparing students to use AI responsibly.
He said the conference covered registration and lodging as part of the event and that he paid for his airfare. He described a visiting speaker, Javier Aguo (spelled in the transcript), who the superintendent said will visit the district “on the 15th” for sessions with leaders and parents. Speaking about AI, Balderman summarized a session takeaway as: "an AI will not replace you but somebody using AI will," and he urged the district to build student familiarity with AI as a tool rather than a replacement.
Board members thanked him for attending and noted the importance of ongoing staff training and parental engagement around new technologies. Balderman said he planned to take an online course offered by the visiting speaker before arranging larger training options for the district. The board did not take a formal action on professional-development funding at the meeting; Balderman noted he would return with recommendations if additional training opportunities were pursued.
