AI Task Force
During the 2024–25 school year, Thompson School District recognized the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence in education and established a dedicated task force to explore district needs and opportunities. In response to a call for participation, a diverse group, including teachers from all grade levels, building and district administrators, IT staff, and parents came together to shape a thoughtful approach to AI integration.
This collaborative team developed a mission statement to guide the work, established guiding principles for AI use in TSD, drafted practical usage guidelines, and recommended tools for pilot implementation during the 2025–26 school year.
This important work will continue through TALC—the Technology Advisory and Leadership Committee—ensuring ongoing guidance and leadership in this rapidly evolving area.
Mission Statement
We aim to foster an inclusive environment where AI tools empower students and educators, equipping them with necessary skills to think critically and thrive in an ever changing and increasingly complex world. Through iterative innovation and ethical and equitable technology access, we prepare learners for a future where human-centered AI drives growth and opportunity.
The AI Task Force will:
- Provide suggestions and guidelines for TSD guidance for student and staff AI use
- Investigate AI tools, and recommend next steps for AI tools
- Develop a professional development plan for AI in TSD
What is AI?
Guiding Principles
Human-Centered Approach
AI should ultimately provide a positive experience with intentional use in teaching, learning, and operations. AI should not replace any educational experience or the role educators play. By guiding students in thoughtful and human-centered AI use, we aim to prepare them for meaningful engagement with technology in both academic and real-world contexts.
Student and Staff Agency
AI tools should be used to accomplish the TSD Portrait of a Graduate, enhancing learning, critical thinking, collaboration, self-advocacy, and citizenship so that our students are well prepared to contribute in their community and compete in the global economy.
Ethical and Responsible Use
Students and staff must uphold academic integrity by crediting sources and acknowledging AI use, ensuring that all work is authentically their own, furthering the opportunity for continual improvement through the feedback cycle.
Safety and Security
Students and staff should not be put at increased risk by using AI, nor should their personally identifying information be unlawfully shared. Users should comply with state law and TSD policy surrounding AI use as they would any other digital tool.
Learn More
Learn more about the Guiding Principles for Students, Staff, and Families, resources used to design the guidance, and other information about AI in TSD.