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South Vermillion board hears first reading of student AI policy, pilot uses Securely tool
Summary
The board reviewed a first reading of a student AI policy that permits AI for learning supports, prohibits using AI to submit others' work as one's own, requires disclosure and protects student privacy; the policy will return for adoption next month.
The South Vermillion Com Sch Corp board received a first reading of a student artificial-intelligence policy at its April meeting that would permit student use of AI tools for learning supports while prohibiting misuse.
An instructional-technology presenter explained the draft policy, saying the district intends to allow AI "for learning support such as tutoring, brainstorming, learning, research, and skill practice" while prohibiting students from submitting AI-generated work as their own. The draft also requires students to disclose AI use and to avoid sharing personal information on AI platforms.
The presenter identified Securely's AI capability as the district's pilot tool because it includes teacher monitoring: "Teachers are able to see exactly what students asked and what those outputs are," the presenter said, describing how the tool can show prompts and output while guiding students through steps rather than simply providing answers.
Board members asked about privacy, staff access to tools, and enforcement. Members noted the policy will need clearer language about which staff tools are supported and more specific disciplinary steps. A board member described the work as "kind of scary and exciting at the same time," reflecting both concern and interest in new classroom approaches.
The policy also emphasizes digital-citizenship training: teachers will coach students to verify AI outputs and recognize bias. The draft ties first violations to grade penalties and digital-citizenship training and directs repeat offenses to the existing code of conduct (policy 5500); the presenter said the board will refine disciplinary specifics before adoption.
The board recorded the policy as a first reading and will consider adoption at next month's meeting. No formal vote was taken on policy adoption at this session.
