District accepts $32,000 IDOE digital learning grant to pilot AI tool

The Jennings County School Board voted to accept a $32,000 competitive digital learning grant from the Indiana Department of Education to fund an AI educational tool the district identified as “Magic School.” A board member moved and the board approved the acceptance of the grant by voice vote.

During the motion, a board member said, “motion to accept the grant for $32,000,” and the chair recorded the motion with a second. The item was passed without recorded opposition.

The presenter said the grant will help fund use of the district’s innovative AI tool; no additional details about the scope of the pilot, evaluation metrics, or procurement terms were provided during the meeting. Board members indicated the item would proceed as a grant acceptance and that staff will return with implementation details if required.