Pullman Public Schools

Teachers and staff are encouraged to use AI tools to improve productivity. However, they should remain vigilant about privacy concerns, especially regarding personally identifiable information. At this time, Microsoft Co-Pilot and Google Gemini are recommended for district staff as they offer data protection through enterprise accounts.

Prioritizing student, staff, and community data and privacy while managing potential cybersecurity risks.

For teachers: Teachers may use district approved AI applications for lesson planning, teaching and assorted job-related management responsibilities. Personal AI applications should never include the input of student information (names, birthdates, email etc.) including adherence to FERPA regulations to ensure privacy of student data.

For middle school students: Teachers may model the use of standalone AI applications in classrooms without requiring students to create individual accounts.

For high school students: Teachers may allow these students to create AI tool accounts, provided parental permission is obtained and the tool has been approved by the Instructional Materials Committee.

Staff interested in using new AI technologies should submit requests using the Technology Request Form to ensure tools are appropriately vetted for classroom and administrative use. A list of approved tools will be posted on SharePoint location.

AI Selection Criteria:

• Alignment with instructional goals
• Responsible use of data and up-to-date security measures
• User friendliness for all
• Long-term positioning within the educational technology landscape

All AI users must follow high standards of ethical conduct (be responsible, fair, and equitable, acknowledging bias in both humans and the synthetic outputs of GenAI). This includes respecting human dignity, privacy, and intellectual property rights. AI users are encouraged to evaluate AI tools’ accuracy and limitations critically and to seek human feedback when needed.

AI should support instructional goals and enhance student learning experiences, not replace human instruction. Teachers should focus on student-centered approaches and foster a collaborative learning environment where students actively engage with AI as a supplementary resource.

AI tools should empower students, allowing them to take ownership of their learning and contribute to collaborative projects. Educators are encouraged to use AI as a means to foster agency and curiosity in students.

AI should complement human instruction and enhance learning. Teachers remain integral to facilitating meaningful interactions and tailoring support to students' individual needs.

Protecting student data is of utmost importance. Staff must follow district policies on data collection, storage, and usage when using AI tools, prioritizing student privacy.