Artificial Intelligence Use Guidelines for Reed Union Schools (Draft)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This draft policy establishes guidelines for artificial intelligence use across Reed Union School District schools. It covers five main areas: safety and data privacy (protecting student information, vetting AI tools, limiting PK-2 access to teacher-led demonstrations), transparency (requiring disclosure of AI use, publishing approved tools lists), equity (ensuring all students have access regardless of income, providing multilingual support), instructional support (using AI as a "study buddy," providing teacher training), and academic integrity (requiring human-original work, teaching students to cite AI assistance). The guidelines include a "traffic light" system for elementary students (red/yellow/green) and a 0-4 rubric for middle schoolers to clarify when AI is allowed. Reviews will occur every six months through 2027-28, then annually.
What this means for your family
Your child will learn when and how AI tools can be used in schoolwork, with clear classroom rules about whether AI is allowed for each assignment. Elementary students (PK-2) won't use AI independently—only through teacher demonstrations. The district will publish a list of approved AI tools each year with easy-to-understand privacy information. All family communications about AI will be translated into your primary language. Teachers will monitor whether AI affects student well-being and adjust use if needed.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.