Board hears WASDA priorities update; director urges review of generative-AI policy for K–12

Director Gerard briefed the Edmonds School District Board on WASDA (Washington Association of School Directors) policy priorities and invited board members to review and suggest changes by the April deadline.

He highlighted technology-related priorities, including items related to cell-phone policy and rapidly changing issues such as artificial intelligence, and offered to circulate specific WASDA links and materials. "The month of April is when we can propose changes to the WASDA policy priorities," he said, and asked colleagues to let him know by Friday morning so he could place any recommended changes on the next agenda.

Director Kramer raised a substantive concern about the suggestion in WASDA’s materials regarding generative AI in K–12 settings. He said he does not think it is appropriate for children to be using generative AI and referenced statements attributed in the transcript to the CEO of Anthropic to support caution. Kramer asked that the board consider adding the topic to a future agenda for discussion and potential action.

Board members agreed to review the materials and to let Director Gerard know by the stated deadline if they wish to propose changes; the board did not take formal legislative positions at the meeting.