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Keystone Oaks outlines superintendent goals, expands project‑based learning and AI guidance
Summary
Keystone Oaks administrators presented three superintendent goals focused on curriculum redesign, a project‑based learning cohort of 20 volunteer teachers and a revamped Ninth Grade Academy; the district also introduced an AI policy for classroom and staff use and slated mental‑health reporting to the education committee.
Keystone Oaks School District leaders presented three priority goals for the coming school year and described steps to standardize curriculum, expand project‑based learning and adopt an artificial‑intelligence policy for classroom use.
The board was asked to approve work‑session and business minutes and to consider the superintendent’s three goals, which district staff said will include monthly documentation of progress, a project‑based learning kickoff for a 20‑teacher volunteer cohort (grades 6–12) and a redesigned learner profile that will feed a new Ninth Grade Academy. Chair remarks introduced the goals and the superintendent outlined the training schedule and documentation plan.
Why it matters: district leaders said the project‑based learning cohort will be part of an action‑research model with a control group to compare student outcomes and that teachers will present project results at year’s end. The redesign replaces a broad senior survey with more individualized exit interviews and smaller committee reviews to provide more personalized student reflection and assessment.
On technology, the superintendent reported the district has circulated a new AI policy that will govern teacher and student use of generative tools; she said the solicitor reviewed aspects of implementation to protect students and staff. The district’s technology staff are being trained on appropriate AI applications and will include examples and safeguards in training materials.
District officials said the emotional support program will be implemented K–12 as a combination of traditional supports and therapeutic services; Dr. Hannah was asked to present the mental‑health caseload, service types and outcomes at the education committee’s first meeting so the board can see service volumes and program details.
Looking ahead: staff said they will provide binders documenting teacher training and project artifacts, and administrators expect to present evaluation findings and enrollment updates at upcoming committee meetings.
