2026-06-17 Policy Committee

The Wake County Schools Policy Committee convened on June 17, 2026, to discuss several policy updates and new initiatives, with a significant focus on procurement-related policies and the introduction of an artificial intelligence (AI) use policy. The committee approved motions to waive second readings and place several policies on the consent agenda for the August 4th board meeting, including policies on board authority and duties, ethics education, meeting procedures, facsimile and electronic signatures, and disposal of real property and granting easements. The electronic signatures policy was highlighted for its compliance with state and federal laws and the use of secure platforms like DocuSign, with assurances about vendor data security and privacy protections. The committee also engaged in an extensive discussion on a draft AI policy, emphasizing the need for community input, alignment with forthcoming state legislation (House Bill 301), and the establishment of principles for AI use in instructional and operational contexts. The AI policy aims to address safety, privacy, ethical use, transparency, and training, with provisions for approved AI tools and the rejection of unreliable AI detection programs. The committee agreed to seek further feedback from advisory councils and bring the policy back for additional review in August. Additionally, a new policy on memorials and crisis response was introduced, focusing on consistent, sensitive approaches to student and staff deaths, with plans for further community engagement and policy refinement.