8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. AUHSD agrees with Finding 1 that suggests Orange County K-12 public schools need to build consistency and uniform ways in implementing policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms. Although AUHSD cannot comment on oth...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: The Anaheim Union High School District agrees with this finding. School safety and security are a priority in Anaheim Union High School District.
F.2.
The implementation of security measures for schools, in many cases, is limited by funding.
R1
By June 30, 2025 Orange County's K-12 schools should implement policies and guidelines regarding the appropriate use of AI. These may be provided at the district level or within individual schools through the adoption of an Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Ethics, or other written directives addressing the use of AI. AUHSD is already taking steps to implement this recommendation and is committed to full implementation by June 30, 2025. To achieve this, the District has developed the following acti...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action. Anaheim Union High School District has multiple committees that work to address school safety and security needs. As the committees review the results of school security assessments and individual security incidents, recommendations are made to improve or increase safety on sites. Once these recommendations are made, funding is allocated, and a timeline is developed, for the implementation. Currently funding used includes Measure H bond funds, Routine Restricted Maintenance funds, General funds, and One...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. While AUHSD cannot speak to the level of support provided by other superintendents for AI implementation in their districts, within AUHSD, the Superintendent has prioritized high levels of support for AI use. This is demonstrated through the establishment of an AI Board Resolution and AI Framework, ongoing teacher professional learning opportunities, the annual AI...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: The Anaheim Union High School District agrees with this finding. The extent to which our schools can implement the type and extent of security measures is often dependent on funding. Many Orange County school campuses were constructed to reflect an "open and inviting"
F.3.
atmosphere but are now faced with physical and philosophical security issues that challenge this thinking.
R2
Superintendents should ensure that their schools have policies that cover, at a minimum: the scope, guiding principles, and training regarding the responsible use of AI tools by students and teachers; any prohibited uses of special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. To implement the recommendation by June 30, 2025, the Superintendent will take the following actions: The Student Services department will update the Acceptable Use Policy to ...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
: As a part of our June 7, 2018 Facilities Study Session the Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees was provided with information regarding the current status of security fencing at each of our sites as well as a timeline for the estimated dates for implementation of security fencing at the schools. R.3.: School districts should implement procedures to ensure that all campuses maintain a complete, daily log (electronic or manual) of every visitor and volunteer entering and exiting the campus, excluding program events such as awards ceremonies or stage or musical productions. (F.4...
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using AI. Several Are available at the local level through the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability of such resources is highly variable across school districts. AUHSD acknowledges the finding that numerous resources exist to guide educators in ...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: The Anaheim Union High School District partially agrees with this finding as we believe that schools can be secured yet still inviting. Of the schools within our District,
ANAHEIM UNION College and Career Ready HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Anaheim High School, Cypress High School, Kennedy High School, Magnolia High School, Savanna High School, Western High School, Ball Junior High School, Dale Junior High School, Lexington High School, Orangeview Junior High School, South Junior High School, Sycamore Junior High School, and Walker Junior High School can currently be considered to reflect an "open a...
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. K-12 students should receive comprehensive training on the appropriate use of AI. To fulfill this recommendation by June 30, 2025, AUHSD will implement the following action plan: Development of eKadence Modules: The District will create interactive modules within eKadence (the District Learning Management System) to deliver structured instruction on AI use. These modules will cater to all students and cover essential topics such as AI...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
: Anaheim Union High School District maintains a manual complete, daily log of every visitor entering the campus. R.4.: School districts should implement procedures to ensure that photo identification is required of all campus visitors and volunteers before a visitor's badge is issued. (F.4, F.5.)
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. AUHSD is committed to providing comprehensive training for K-12 teachers on the appropriate use of AI. To achieve this, the District will implement a multi-faceted action plan by June 30, 2025: Leveraging District Training Platforms: Teachers will be required to complete a foundational training course on AI through district-supported platforms such as Keenan, Coursera Google Certifications, or Generative AI for Educators through Grow ...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
: Anaheim Union High School District is in the process of implementing the benefits and limitations of implementing an electronic program that requires photo identification of all visitors and volunteers. R.5.: School districts should implement procedures to ensure that all faculty and staff are required to wear visible photo ID badges while on campus. (F.5.)
R5
Schools and educators should be encouraged to collaborate with the various available AI consortiums and think tanks, such as OCDE and CLAOC, to effectively implement AI and establish basic tenets for its use. AUHSD has already taken significant steps to foster collaboration between schools, educators, and AI consortiums and think tanks. The District has actively encouraged and facilitated partnerships with organizations such as aiEDU, AI in Education, CLAOC, Digital Promise, eKadence, Internatio...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
: As we are implementing a variety of layers for security this process will be evaluated for implementation. R.6.: All school districts with middle or high school campuses should consider using student ID cards in a format to be worn as student ID badges while on campus. (F.6.)