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Committee adopts AI guidelines, approves cell‑phone and facility‑use policy changes for first reading
Summary
The committee accepted administrative AI guidelines and approved for first reading a revised cell‑phone ban and a reworked facility‑use fee schedule (KF/KFE1/KFR1); AI guidelines will serve as a starting framework with annual review and cell‑phone changes will go to community feedback before final handbook action.
The committee took several policy steps aimed at clarifying emerging technology use and community facility rules.
Artificial intelligence: After reviewing draft procedures adapted from Boston Public Schools and other sources, the committee voted to accept AI guidelines presented by administration to govern responsible use, professional development, prohibited tools and academic integrity. Administration and several committee members emphasized that the guidelines will be implemented immediately as district procedures and revisited annually; a short policy placeholder will be drafted to anchor those procedures in committee‑approved policy.
Cell phones and portable devices: Principal Lorie Smith and administration proposed a new approach to portable devices that would ban wireless communication devices, AI-enabled eyewear and camera‑enabled devices during the school day except for health or individualized-education-plan (IEP) exceptions. The committee approved the revision for first reading and asked administration to solicit community feedback and prepare final handbook language for a planned July meeting.
Facilities and fee schedule: Facilities staff proposed simplifying and updating the district’s community‑use fee schedule (KF, KFE1, KFR1). Most changes are modest ($5 increases were common) and the new draft clarifies staffing rates (custodial and AV technician pay aligned to contract rates), allows half‑gym rentals at some elementary sites, and separates staffing charges from base space fees. The committee approved the policies and fee schedule for first reading and asked administration to notify frequent renters and to research special requests such as alcohol‑permitted adult fundraisers as a separate follow‑up.
