Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Artificial Intelligence topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Lewisburg schools outline AI policy rollout, teacher training and student safeguards
Summary
AI fellows reported adoption of district AI policy and classroom guidelines, proposed targeted summer and in‑year professional development using Magic School, and discussed student use, academic‑integrity responses and selective tool access such as Gemini; board members requested follow‑up on assessment and discipline procedures.
District AI fellows told the board the Lewisburg Area School District has adopted an AI policy and classroom guidelines and is moving to intentional, scaffolded classroom use with teacher supports.
Mr. Slisski and Dr. Miller said the district’s AI advisory council drafted policy and posted student guidelines in classrooms. A faculty survey found adoption varies by grade and subject; common concerns included maintaining rigor and redesigning assessment to reduce opportunities for misuse. Proposed next steps include short, subject‑specific professional‑development modules over the summer and an in‑house resource hub with templates and exemplars. Administrators recommended renewing a commercial platform (referred to in the meeting as Magic School) for teacher/student access.
Board members asked how inappropriate student use is handled; presenters said violations have been rare and are addressed through existing academic‑integrity processes on a case‑by‑case basis. They described limited exceptions for research/AP students and noted available tools include Gemini and Magic School plugins; some districts block general student access to models while allowing vetted platforms. The fellows emphasized balancing exploratory use with sustaining critical‑thinking skills.
No formal policy change was made at the meeting; board members asked for additional detail on student safeguards, assessment redesign plans and guidance for teachers before broader rollout.
