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IT supervisor details student‑data protections and cautious AI exploration
Summary
The district described content filtering, role‑based access, vendor privacy vetting (COPPA/FERPA) and sentiment analysis tools to flag potential safety issues; staff said AI tools are being evaluated with a 'human + AI' model and district policy work is ongoing.
Jeremy Skover, the district's supervisor of information technology, described technical and policy steps the district is using to protect student data and evaluate AI tools.
Skover said the district uses Content Keeper filtering for inappropriate and malicious sites and keyword‑based sentiment analysis that can flag concerns for counselors. He described layered defenses — external firewalls, internal detection 'trip wires,' and role‑based access limits — and said vendors are vetted for COPPA and FERPA compliance. The district also rolled out QR codes so teachers can provide student usernames and passwords without printed lists.
On artificial intelligence, Skover told the board the district is pursuing a cautious approach: "human AI human," he said, meaning staff intend to use AI to generate starting points while humans review and edit results. Board members asked who sets keyword lists for monitoring (Skover said the vendor provides tools and staff will provide local input) and how often monitoring has led to follow‑ups (numbers not specified; staff offered to report usage counts on request). The item was informational; the board suggested a future workshop on AI policy and classroom integration.
