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Public UpdatesInformation TechnologyDetected May 20, 2026

The Board conducted a first read of a new Policy EHAG on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence, based on the NHSBA template with local additions around appropriate staff use and modeling for students. Members discussed the evolving nature of AI, including generative and agentic tools, as part of a broader package of technology and data policies. While this is a policy action rather than a procurement, it signals that the district is actively defining how AI will be used by staff and students, which often precedes exploration of AI-enabled instructional tools, productivity applications, and governance solutions. Vendors in education-focused AI and policy-compliant platforms may find value in offering guidance, training, and compliant tools once the policy moves beyond first reading. A good next step would be to share examples of AI tools and professional development that align with district policy language and emphasize safe, ethical classroom use.

Policy is based on a sample from the New Hampshire School Boards Association, with local modificatio...

Litchfield School DistrictDistrict-wide AI use policy and emerging generative AI adoption

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