Current Status
The AI Advisory Committee is developing policy guidelines due in January 2027. A proposed moratorium on student AI use was recently withdrawn to allow for more community and staff engagement before the board takes action.
Overview
- On October 14, 2026, the board discussed and ultimately withdrew a proposed moratorium on K-8 student AI use to allow for more stakeholder engagement.
- On July 14, 2025, the AI Steering Committee presented a plan to educate students and staff using a 'walled garden' software approach and a 'traffic light' system for assignments.
- On July 8, 2024, the district's AI Steering Committee first proposed a controlled 'walled garden' approach using Magic School AI, requiring staff training, and adapting existing policies.
Perspectives
Board
- Engaged in lengthy discussion regarding a potential student AI moratorium.
- Withdrew the proposed moratorium to seek more stakeholder input before enacting policy.
Administration
- The Director of Technology is leading an AI Advisory Committee to develop guidelines, policies, and educational materials.
- Recommends a 'walled garden' software approach and a 'traffic light' system for assignments.
- Proposes developing student curriculum and requiring staff competency training.
Staff
- The board is seeking more staff engagement before enacting policy.
- Competency training is a required component of the administration's plan.
Citizens
- The board is seeking more community engagement before enacting policy.
Key Resolutions & Votes
| Date | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | To amend the proposed AI moratorium to apply to grades Pre-K through 8, with use in grades 9-12 subject to approval by the AI Advisory Committee by the conclusion of Q1 2027. | Passed |
Meeting History
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026 — School Board Meeting — SPSD
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
Director of Technology Andy Wallace updated the board on the AI Advisory Committee's work, which aims to develop guidelines, policies, and educational materials by January. A lengthy board discussion followed on a proposed moratorium on student AI use, which was amended to apply to grades K-8 but was ultimately withdrawn to allow for more community and staff engagement before enacting policy.
July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025 — School Board Meeting — SPSD
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy
Director of Technology Andy Wallace presented the AI Steering Committee's work, outlining a plan to educate students and staff on AI use. The strategy includes a 'walled garden' software approach with Magic School AI, developing student curriculum at all levels, and implementing a 'traffic light' system for teachers to clarify acceptable AI use on assignments.
July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024 — School Board Meeting — SPSD
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative Update
Director of Technology AndyWallace presented the Artificial IntelligenceSteeringCommittee's plan to adopt a controlled 'walled garden' approach using the Magic School AI tool. The strategy includes requiring staff competency training before using advanced AI, developing student curriculum on ethical AI use, and delaying formal policy changes in favor of adapting existing ones.