SERIES 4000: DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT

4200 Employee Conduct and Ethics

4229 Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Employees may use Generative Artificial Intelligence (“Generative AI”) in the school setting in compliance with this Policy and applicable law.

A.   Definitions

1.   “Generative AI” means the class of AI models that emulate the structure and characteristics of input data in order to generate derived synthetic content. This may include images, videos, audio, text, and other digital content.

2.   “AI System” means any data system, software, hardware, application, tool, or utility that operates in whole or in part using AI.

B.   Acceptable Use

Employee use of Generative AI must be appropriate for the educational environment and in compliance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Children’s Internet Protection Act. Employees must also comply with applicable Board Policies when using Generative AI, including, but not limited to, policies on District technology and acceptable use, copyright protection, student records, unlawful harassment, discrimination, and employee ethics.

Employees must thoroughly review AI-generated material to ensure accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness. Employees may not rely solely on Generative AI to deliver instructional or work-related material. Employee use of Generative AI in the classroom must align with the Board-approved curriculum.

C.  Training

Employees may receive training on the legal and ethical use of Generative AI and its integration into the curriculum.

D.  Violations

Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1232g; 20 USC 1400 et seq.; 34 CFR 99; 47 CFR 54.520; 88 Fed Reg 75191 (October 30, 2023)

Date adopted: 7/16/2024

Date revised: