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Board members press for FERPA, COPPA safeguards after AI presentation
Summary
Following Anna McCrumb's AI presentation, board members asked how districts will protect student data, ensure compliance with FERPA and COPPA, and budget for safe tools; McCrumb recommended written usage guidelines and careful vendor review.
Board members from Harper Creek and visiting districts used the Q&A to press for concrete privacy and policy steps after Anna McCrumb's presentation. Questions focused on how districts will ensure that AI tools protect student data, comply with FERPA and COPPA, and how to address copyright and environmental concerns tied to some AI services.
McCrumb urged districts to adopt clear, written guidelines for student and teacher AI use and to scrutinize vendor terms. "It is never good practice to upload any identifiable information into AI," she said, stressing the need for FERPA-safe and COPPA-compliant options. She also pointed district leaders to resources embedded in her slides to aid policy drafting and staff training.
Board members raised additional implementation questions, including budgeting for paid, privacy-preserving tools and building professional learning so teachers can both use AI effectively and honor student privacy. No formal policy or budget vote took place during the meeting; the discussion was left at the guidance and planning stage.
