August 24, 2026 - School Board Work Session

The ISD624 School Board held a work session on August 24, 2026, focusing primarily on back-to-school preparations, technology updates, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The board discussed the district's efforts to streamline back-to-school events, enrollment, and staffing, as well as safety and security training protocols. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to technology use in classrooms, including device management, filtering policies, and the introduction of AI tools like Google's Gemini to support educators. The board addressed concerns about screen time, data privacy, and the development of policies related to AI and cell phone use, with plans to present detailed policy recommendations to the policy committee in October. No procurement or contracting decisions were made during this session.