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  • As students and staff engage with artificial intelligence tools, it’s important to remember that learning should be authentic and driven by personal understanding. Critical and ethical thinking remain essential, and technology should support, not replace, human thinking. While AI can be useful, it cannot think or feel as humans do, and its use should always be intentional, responsible, and reflective.

    Generative AI tools have the potential to enhance productivity by assisting with tasks like drafting documents, editing text, generating ideas, and software coding. However, these technologies also come with potential risks that include inaccuracies, bias, and unauthorized use of copyright material. In addition, content created by AI, and the public availability of information within AI platforms, could create security or privacy issues.

    To support teacher clarity and student learning, the district has developed an approved list of AI resources that meet all federal and state requirements. If there are questions or concerns about approved AI tools, please contact the IT and/or T&L team.

    More specific guidelines and activity expectations will be shared through school handbooks, student codes of conduct, and classroom teacher guided activities or assignments to outline expected and appropriate use or non-use of AI tools. As with any rapidly changing technologies, these guidelines shall be considered applicable to unnamed or new versions of AI and may be subject to changes/updates in response to refinements of the technology.

    The use of artificial intelligence is intended to support learning and work, not replace critical thinking. Users should evaluate information carefully and use AI as a guide, not as their sole source of information. 

    Using AI The Right Way

    Use AI to help you learn, not do the work for you. AI can support your thinking and creativity, but your ideas, effort, and learning always come first. Educators will clarify whether AI use is permitted in the classroom or on assignments.

    Think before you trust AI. AI can make mistakes, so always double-check facts and information before using or sharing what it creates. 

    Be honest and respectful. Follow school rules and applicable laws, and never use AI to cheat, copy others’ work, or create false or misleading pictures, videos, or information. 

    Keep personal information private. Never enter student or staff personal information such as names, addresses, phone number, photos, birthday, or other personal details into AI tools. 

    When used appropriately, AI may support learning, creativity, and efficiency; however, misuse can undermine academic integrity, limit critical thinking, and result in unintended consequences. Users are expected to apply ethical judgment, think independently, verify information, and follow district expectations and policies when using AI tools. Responsible use not only protects individuals from avoidable disciplinary actions, but also strengthens problem-solving skills, intellectual growth, and lifelong learning habits that extend beyond the classroom.