Board finalizes AI-related policies on electronic communication and academic honesty

What happened

At its September 14, 2026 meeting, the board completed second readings and adopted revisions to BP 1114 (Communication Using Electronic Media) and BP 5131.9 (Academic Honesty), and gave first reading and action approval to a brand-new Administrative Regulation, AR 5131.9 (Academic Honesty), all developed specifically to address AI-related guardrails for students and staff.

Why it matters to families

These are now official, binding district policies governing how students and staff may use AI and electronic communication tools and what constitutes academic dishonesty involving AI equirements, transparency, and parent-involvement expectations that directly affect classroom practice districtwide.

The evidence

Consent agenda items F, G, and H state BP 1114 and BP 5131.9 received second reading and action (final approval) and AR 5131.9 received first reading and action as a new regulation, all passed unanimously via the consent agenda motion (9-0).

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