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Marlington board gets first read of AI policy as state deadline approaches
Summary
The Marlington Local School District board reviewed a draft artificial intelligence policy on May 14 as administrators advised the board it must adopt a policy by July 1, 2026; members were asked to review proposed language over the next 30 days.
The Marlington Local School District board received a first reading of a draft artificial intelligence policy during its May 14 meeting and was asked to review recommended language before a required July 1, 2026 adoption deadline.
Superintendent Swisser told trustees the draft (policy 7540.09) includes a statutory minimum (‘the law requires an AI policy by July 1, 2026’) and supplemental recommendations highlighted for board consideration. He said the draft document contains green (required) and yellow (recommended) sections and asked trustees to provide feedback over the next 30 days so the board can act at its June meeting.
Why it matters: State law sets a hard deadline for districts to adopt AI guidance that affects how students and staff may use generative tools. School AI policies can shape classroom practice, staff workflows and protections for student data.
What the draft covers: Swisser summarized that the draft spans multiple pages and is intended to align district handbooks and procedures with legal requirements. He said some recommended deletions are intended to reduce unnecessary restrictions while other highlighted additions are intended to protect student privacy and clarify permitted instructional uses. The administration emphasized trustees should read both the highlighted (recommended) and non‑highlighted (required) sections before the June meeting.
Next steps: The administration requested board members read the draft and mark items they want to discuss. No vote was taken; administrators said a formal recommendation will be brought forward in June to comply with the July 1 deadline.
Quotation: "Everything highlighted in yellow are ones that I would make a recommendation for that would cover us better moving forward when we're talking about AI," Superintendent Swisser said, asking trustees to review the document and return comments.
Provenance: The AI policy first read and discussion appear in the superintendent's old‑business presentation and policy review (transcript segments beginning SEG 1899 through SEG 1990).
