School Board Work Session 5-26-26

The Brevard Public Schools Board held a work session on May 26, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing several policy revisions, including those related to student discipline, search and seizure, digital content accessibility, staff technology use, and artificial intelligence (AI) use within the district. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the district's response to a nationwide data breach involving Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, which caused service disruptions and raised concerns about data security. The board discussed the possibility of joining a class action lawsuit against Instructure due to the breach, with legal counsel explaining that participation would not incur costs unless the litigation is successful. Additionally, the board deliberated on AI policy development, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines on AI use on district devices and the potential impact on student data privacy and parental control. The district is also working on creating a website to communicate AI guidelines to parents, students, and the community. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, but the discussion on the Canvas breach and AI policy may influence future vendor management and technology procurement strategies.