# ABSS Board of Education Work Session : Tuesday September 8, 2026 @ 12:30PM

The Alamance Burlington Board of Education held a work session on September 8, 2026, focusing on several key topics including the implementation of a $3 million state-allocated AI-powered school safety pilot program with vendor ATOSS. The discussion detailed the technology's capabilities, privacy safeguards, integration with existing systems like Raptor, and the need for potential additional camera infrastructure funded by the school district. The board also reviewed academic performance improvements, federal funding allocations exceeding $10 million for various Title programs, and the equitable distribution of funds to private schools. Policy updates reflecting state law changes were introduced, and motions were passed to approve the federal funding application and personnel reports, including salary adjustments. The meeting emphasized transparency, privacy, and the importance of ongoing support and evaluation for both safety technology and academic initiatives.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 08, 2026

### Sources
- [ABSS Board of Education Work Session : Tuesday September 8, 2026 @ 12:30PM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brDIdJXc-no) - ABSS Meetings