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Board hears plan for AI tutoring, teacher bots and a testing center for accommodated students
Summary
District staff described experiments with AI tools that generate Danielson‑rubric feedback for teachers, training sessions for faculty, an online tutoring service now used by 41 students, and plans for a middle/high testing center for students who require accommodations.
A district presenter described pilot AI tools intended to support teacher development and student services. "I created an area where a teacher... they log in... it gives them feedback based on the Danielson rubric," the presenter said, explaining a prototype 'bot' that teachers can query for feedback and follow‑up questions. The district reported faculty training sessions with a regional tech integrator and asked teachers to try at least one AI tool and report findings.
On student support, the presenter said the district is expanding online tutoring for grades 6–12. "Last year, we had 14 students using varsity tutors... We have 41 students using it now," the presenter said, noting both live tutors and AI chat options are available and that the district prefers live tutors but offers AI as an additional choice. Staff also outlined plans for an online testing center for students with testing accommodations so many can complete assessments in‑class with computer‑based test readers.
Board members acknowledged both potential and limits of AI in classrooms, and questions focused on equity (non‑English speakers and diverse learners), teacher buy‑in, and next steps for scaling. No policy changes or procurement votes were taken at this meeting.
