Score: -6
(9/7/15)
Orange County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
• Agency Response
Cypress School District*
Published: September 06, 2024
3 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of the policies and/or guidelines other school districts have in place concerning the use of AI platforms and, therefore, cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding. As it pertains to the Cypress School District, while the district does not have an AI-specific Board Policy, it has a Student Use of Technology Policy (BP 6163.4) and an Acceptable Use Agreement for the safe and responsible use of technology. Given that AI is a form of technology, its use is governed by these documents.
Related Recommendations (1)
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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as its staff and student/family handbooks.
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of how other superintendents support AI policies and/or guidelines in their school districts and, therefore, cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding. As it pertains to the Cypress School District, the superintendent is responsible for implementing all Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, including those on the safe and responsible use of technology. Additionally, the superintendent and district-level administrators participated in a countywide AI Forward initiative - We inspire and empower . . . Every student, Every moment, for Every opportunity! ——— Board of Trustees: Carrie Hayashida 🍨 Candice Kern 🍨 Lydia Sondhi, Ph.D. 🍨 Troy Tanaka Superintendent: Anne Silavs Cypress School District's Response Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Schools (K-12) September 6, 2024 sponsored by the Orange County Department of Education in 2023/24. The purpose of the program is to increase understanding of AI, its potential uses, and its implications for education. A district team will continue participation in this program during the 2024/25 school year.
Related Recommendations (1)
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 or special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as its staff and student/family handbooks. However, as an elementary school district, the use of AI tools and resources must be age- appropriate for the children we serve. Student training will be integrated into the district's digital citizenship program. Teacher training will be introduced through logical entry points that support the district's current goals, instructional initiatives, and adopted curriculum, as well as support student mastery of grade-level content standards.
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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with this finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of each district's awareness or utilization of available resources to guide educators in using AI and, therefore, cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding. As it pertains to the Cypress School District and described previously, a team of district administrators is continuing to participate in the AI Forward initiative sponsored by the Orange County Department of Education. However, as an elementary school district, the use of AI tools and resources must be age-appropriate for the children we serve.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year. As an elementary school district, student training will be age-appropriate and integrated within the district's digital citizenship student training program. Cypress School District's Response Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Schools (K-12) September 6, 2024
Agency Responses 8
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 26, 2018
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4 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: +2
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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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of the policies and/or guidelines other school districts have in place concerning the use of AI platforms and, therefore, cannot a...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: The Cypress School District agrees with this finding. School safety and security are a top priority in the Cypress 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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as its sta...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: The recommendation has been implemented. School modernization in the Cypress School District was funded by a local bond measure in 2008 that enabled the district to implement a number of effective security measures at its six schools. As further needs are identified, the district explores various funding sources to implement additional security measures (for example - the Raptor Visitor Management System). Evaluating security needs and identifying available funding resources is an ongoing process. R.2.: School districts should re-evaluate the lack of secure fencing on all school campuses and...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of how other superintendents support AI policies and/or guidelines in their school districts and, therefore, cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding. As it pertains to the Cypress School District, the superintendent is responsible for implementin...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: The Cypress 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 or special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The Cypress School District maintains exterior perimeter fencing on all of its school campuses that includes a single point of visitor entry through the main school office. 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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with this finding. The district doe...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: The Cypress School District disagrees partially with this finding. Indeed, the Cypress School District strives to make our schools welcoming to students, parents, and the community. However, in the interest of student and staff safety, all our schools have exterior fencing and single point of visitor entry through the school offices. - We inspire and empower . . . Every student, Every moment, for Every opportunity! - Board of Trustees: Candice Kern 🔗 Sandra Lee 👂 Donna McDougall 🔗 Brian Nakamura 🤏 Lydia Sondhi, Ph.D. Superintendent: Anne Silavs
Response of the Cypress School District July 2...
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year. As an elementary school district, student training will be age-appropriate and integrated within the district's digital citizenship student training program. Cypress School District's Response Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Schools (K-12) September 6, 2024
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: This recommendation has been implemented. The Cypress School District consistently uses the Raptor Visitor Management System at its six schools to maintain complete electronic records of every visitor and volunteer entering and exiting the campus, excluding program events such as awards ceremonies or stage/musical productions. 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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year. Teacher training will be introduced through logical entry points that support the district's current goals, instructional initiatives, and adopted curriculum, as well as support student mastery of grade-level content standards.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: This recommendation has been implemented. The Cypress School District consistently uses the Raptor Visitor Management System at its six schools. The system requires all campus visitors and volunteers to present photo identification before a visitor badge is issued. 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. This recommendation has been implemented. The district participates in AI initiatives and collaboratives sponsored by the Orange County Department of Education. Please accept the information provided herein as the district's responses to the Orange County Grand Jury's report. Sincerely, Ann...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented by September 30, 2018. 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.)
Response of the Cypress School District July 26, 2018 Page 4
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CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 06, 2016
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8 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: -7
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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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of the policies and/or guidelines other school districts have in place concerning the use of AI platforms and, therefore, cannot a...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Cypress School District disagrees wholly with this finding. Each school district keeps records on its own facilities and whether its facilities have encapsulated asbestos. We have no knowledge of the status of facilities in other school districts and, therefore, cannot verify the accuracy of the Grand Jury's findings. Finding 2: Although current EPA standards provide that encapsulated asbestos does not present an immediate hazard to people who come near it, any physical disturbance and/or weathering which damages that encapsulation and releases asbestos fibers into the air will present an ...
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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as its sta...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable, and is vague. There is no legal authority that would authorize the Orange County Department of Education to require school district employees to attend meetings at the Orange County Department of Education. The Orange County Department of Education does frequently provide information to school districts on a wide range of subjects and may, in the future, provide information on AHERA to school districts. Recommendation 2: Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jur...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of how other superintendents support AI policies and/or guidelines in their school districts and, therefore, cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding. As it pertains to the Cypress School District, the superintendent is responsible for implementin...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The Cypress School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located may lead to vandalism thereby putting school district facilities, employees and students at risk. Certainly, employees of the school district need to be aware of where asbestos is located but we disagree that members of the public need to know as this may create safety and security concerns. The Cypress School District agrees that encapsulated asbestos does not pose a health hazard to the public. A large disturbance would be required to create a possible health haz...
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 or special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The current practice of making the AHERA report available to the public at the district office and each school site is sufficient. The Grand Jury's recommendation will raise security and safety concerns that could put school district facilities, employees and students at risk. The Grand Jury's recommendation is not required by law.
<b>Orange County Superior Court</b> September 6, 2016 Page 4 Recommendation 3: Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report...
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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with this finding. The district doe...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Cypress School District disagrees wholly with this finding. Our school district is in compliance with AHERA regulations. Our AHERA report is available for public review at our district office and at each of our schools in compliance with AHERA regulations, 40 C.F.R. section 763.80 et seq. Finding 4: Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to identify at each school in their district a "Designated Person" and to train each Designated Person to EPA-defined standards. - Over 100 Years of Excellence in Education - Board of Trustees: Candice Kern ·...
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year. As an elementary school district, student training will be age-appropriate and integrated within the district's digital citizenship student training program. Cypress School District's Response Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Schools (K-12) September 6, 2024
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable and is very vague as to what type of communications are being referred to. The current practice of making the AHERA report available to the public at the district office and each school site is compliant and meets federal law. The Grand Jury's recommendation will raise security and safety concerns that could put school district facilities, employees and students at risk. The Grand Jury's recommendation is not required by law. Recommendation 4: Each school district should develop and maintain a computeriz...
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year. Teacher training will be introduced through logical entry points that support the district's current goals, instructional initiatives, and adopted curriculum, as well as support student mastery of grade-level content standards.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The current practice of making the AHERA report available to the public at the district office and each school site is compliant and meets federal law. The Grand Jury's recommendation will raise security and safety concerns that could put school district facilities, employees and students at risk. The Grand Jury's recommendation is not required by law. This recommendation will require additional funding or a transfer of funds from educational programs. Prioritization of funding should be determined b...
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. This recommendation has been implemented. The district participates in AI initiatives and collaboratives sponsored by the Orange County Department of Education. Please accept the information provided herein as the district's responses to the Orange County Grand Jury's report. Sincerely, Ann...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The current practice of making the AHERA report available to the public at the district office and each school site is compliant and meets federal law. The Grand Jury's recommendation will raise security and safety concerns that could put school district facilities, employees and students at risk. The Grand Jury's recommendation is not required by law. This recommendation will require additional funding or a transfer of funds from educational programs. Prioritization of funding should be determined b...
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CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 14, 2014
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3 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: 0
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3 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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of the policies and/or guidelines other school districts have in place concerning the use of AI platforms and, therefore, cannot a...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Cypress School District disagrees with this finding. This finding is very speculative and as a result is inappropriate to state as a finding. We are unable to determine whether there is a factual basis for this finding. Based on historical data, no school districts in Orange County have exceeded their tax rates for the past 40 years. Based on the Grand Jury's own data, the use of the term "significantly higher" with respect to tax rates is misleading. Even using the Grand Jury's data, the projected and speculative tax increase are, on an annual basis, very small ranging from $15.70 in Westmins...
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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as its sta...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
</b> The Cypress School District agrees that the assumptions utilized in creating a General Obligation bond program, including the assumed growth rate of assessed values, should be transparent and made available to the voters. Cypress School District also agrees that the explanation should reference historical assessed value data for the individual district. Cypress School District has already utilized historical research relevant and relative to its AV rates. The assessed value data used to determine AV rates does not include years with significant development. The Cypress School District was...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of how other superintendents support AI policies and/or guidelines in their school districts and, therefore, cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding. As it pertains to the Cypress School District, the superintendent is responsible for implementin...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Cypress School District agrees with this finding. Finding 4: School districts located in lower AV areas are at a distinct disadvantage in terms of their bonding capacity per student. For instance, Laguna Beach Unified School District has over ten times the bonding capacity per student as Garden Grove Unified School District. District
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CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 14, 2012
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4 pages
• 6 responses
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Score: 0
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6 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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of the policies and/or guidelines other school districts have in place concerning the use of AI platforms and, therefore, cannot a...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The District agrees partially with this finding, as not all Orange Human Resources/ County schools use the same technology and procedures to record bullying or Instruction harassment incidents. Different districts use different databases and internal procedures to track bullying complaints. With regard to the codes used to record bullying or harassment incidents, prior to July 1, 2012, Education Code section 48900(r) defined Directors bullying by reference to sexual harassment (Education Code section 48900.2), hate Lenette Brown violence (Education Code section 48900.3), and harassment, threat...
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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as its sta...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The District tracks incidents of bullying as follows: complaints of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying reported to the District are maintained at the District office in a file. Each site administrator also maintains files on all bullying incidents. Suspendable offenses are recorded in the Student Information System. <sup>2</sup> Educ. Code § 234.1(d).
Page Three August 14, 2012 However, different districts use different technology and procedures that reflect the unique needs of ea...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of how other superintendents support AI policies and/or guidelines in their school districts and, therefore, cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding. As it pertains to the Cypress School District, the superintendent is responsible for implementin...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
</b> The District agrees that AB 1156 provides a broader definition of "bullying" than was contained in prior law. Principals M.J. Beatty <sup>1</sup> The Orange County Superintendent of Schools has been directed to respond to Recommendations 4 and Carol Erbe 5. Denine Kelly Jeannette Lohrman Jane Ann Snyder Jacki Teschke
Page Two August 14, 2012 Finding 3: Education Code section 234.1 requiring posting of anti-bullying/antiharassment policies in prescribed areas was not evident in all schools visited.
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 or special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as ...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The District has no legal authority to obligate other school districts, however, it should be noted that the District is required by law to apply the definition of "bullying" contained in Education Code section 48900(r) in suspending and expelling students and has done so in Board Policy 5131.2. The District also intends to use this definition of "bullying" in tracking complaints of bullying that are sustained. Recommendation 3: Each district review standardized procedures to protect a bully victim and bystanders' confidentiality as stated in Education Code section 234.1
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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with this finding. The district doe...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
This finding combines the requirement to post antidiscrimination/anti-harassment policies in prescribed areas with the requirement to post anti-bullying policies. The requirement for school districts to post their anti-bullying policy in all schools and offices, including staff lounges and pupil government meeting rooms, is new as of July 1, 2012.<sup>2</sup> Thus, the District disagrees with Finding 3 to the extent it reflects on the District's practice in regard to posting its anti-bullying policy in prescribed areas prior to July 1, 2012. In regard to the finding that the District failed to...
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year. As an elementary school district, student training will be age-appropriate and integrated within the district's digital citizenship student training program. Cypress School District's Response Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Schools (K-12) September 6, 2024
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The District will implement this recommendation by August 31, 2012. The District has reviewed policy concerning this finding and provides for confidentiality as follows: The identity of a complainant alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying shall remain confidential as appropriate within the dual contexts of the District's legal obligation to ensure a learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying and the right of the accused to be informed of the allegations. Some level of disclosure may be necessary to ensure a complete and fair inv...
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CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 08, 2008
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2 pages
• 5 responses
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Score: +3
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5 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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of the policies and/or guidelines other school districts have in place concerning the use of AI platforms and, therefore, cannot a...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Cypress School District accepts this finding as presented by the Grand Jury, absent information to the contrary. <b>Principals</b>
F.3
The Orange County school districts' oversight costs, in some districts, exceed the authorized one percent reimbursement. M.J. Beatty Mark V. Brown Carol Erbe Response: Cypress School District accepts this finding as presented by the Denine Kelly Grand Jury, absent information to the contrary. Dorina Lavne Jeannette Lohrman Tracy Mouren-Laurens Jane Ann Snyder Stephen P. Teschke, Ed.D.
Grand Jury Response Regarding Charter Schools Page Two August 4, 2008
R.1...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of how other superintendents support AI policies and/or guidelines in their school districts and, therefore, cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding. As it pertains to the Cypress School District, the superintendent is responsible for implementin...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Cypress School District accepts this finding as presented by the Grand Jury, absent information to the contrary. <b>Principals</b>
F.3
The Orange County school districts' oversight costs, in some districts, exceed the authorized one percent reimbursement. M.J. Beatty Mark V. Brown Carol Erbe Response: Cypress School District accepts this finding as presented by the Denine Kelly Grand Jury, absent information to the contrary. Dorina Lavne Jeannette Lohrman Tracy Mouren-Laurens Jane Ann Snyder Stephen P. Teschke, Ed.D.
Grand Jury Response Regarding Charter Schools Page Two August 4, 2008
R.1...
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 or special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as ...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
We agree with the finding. The Cypress School District will follow all legal requirements when reviewing petitions for charter schools.
R.3
Local school districts provide adequate oversight of charter schools even though state law does not allow for full reimbursement for such oversight. Response: We agree with the finding. The Cypress School District will provide required oversight for any charter school within its jurisdiction. Sincerely, rewersten Sheri Loewenstein Superintendent /jb
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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with this finding. The district doe...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Cypress School District accepts this finding as presented by the Denine Kelly Grand Jury, absent information to the contrary. Dorina Lavne Jeannette Lohrman Tracy Mouren-Laurens Jane Ann Snyder Stephen P. Teschke, Ed.D.
Grand Jury Response Regarding Charter Schools Page Two August 4, 2008
R.1
Orange County school districts and Orange County Superintendent of Schools continue to offer expanded choices for educational opportunities, as required in the State Education Code, by utilizing charter schools as an option to provide additional choices, especially for at-risk and academically low-achi...
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year. As an elementary school district, student training will be age-appropriate and integrated within the district's digital citizenship student training program. Cypress School District's Response Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Schools (K-12) September 6, 2024
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
We agree with the finding. The Cypress School District will provide required oversight for any charter school within its jurisdiction. Sincerely, rewersten Sheri Loewenstein Superintendent /jb
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CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 27, 2007
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2 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: -3
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3 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. The Cypress School District partially disagrees with the finding. The district does not have direct knowledge of the policies and/or guidelines other school districts have in place concerning the use of AI platforms and, therefore, cannot a...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Cypress School District cannot speak for the quality of all the Orange County plans that have been reviewed by the Orange County Grand Directors Jury. We can only speak for the Cypress School District Emergency Preparedness Plan, which we are constantly striving to improve. Robert Daley Maintenance & Operations/Transportation/ Since October 2006, a Disaster Preparedness Committee has met on a Technology Support monthly basis, to assess our needs and to improve our plans. The committee Lenette Brown is comprised of administrators, teachers, classified staff, parents, the Cypress Food Services P...
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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as its sta...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
individual schools' emergency preparedness plans are in need of much Troy Hunt, Ed.D. improvement. Disagree. Instruction/Student Services Response: Cypress School District cannot speak for the quality of all the Orange County plans that have been reviewed by the Orange County Grand Directors Jury. We can only speak for the Cypress School District Emergency Preparedness Plan, which we are constantly striving to improve. Robert Daley Maintenance & Operations/Transportation/ Since October 2006, a Disaster Preparedness Committee has met on a Technology Support monthly basis, to assess our needs an...
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 or special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Cypress School District cannot speak for the quality of all the Orange County plans that have been reviewed by the Orange County Grand Directors Jury. We can only speak for the Cypress School District Emergency Preparedness Plan, which we are constantly striving to improve. Robert Daley Maintenance & Operations/Transportation/ Since October 2006, a Disaster Preparedness Committee has met on a Technology Support monthly basis, to assess our needs and to improve our plans. The committee Lenette Brown is comprised of administrators, teachers, classified staff, parents, the Cypress Food Services P...
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CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 13, 2007
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2 pages
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Score: -1
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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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented during the 2025/26 school year through revisions to the district's Acceptable Use Agreement as well as its sta...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The over-all quality of the 28 Orange County school districts and their Services individual schools' emergency preparedness plans are in need of much improvement. Directors <u>Response:</u> Cypress School District cannot speak for the quality of all the Orange County plans that have been reviewed by the Orange County Grand Robert Daley Maintenance &. Jury. We can only speak for the Cypress School District Emergency Operations/Transportation/ Preparedness Plan, which we are constantly striving to improve. <b>Technology Support</b> Lenette Brown Since October 2006, a Disaster Preparedness Commit...
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SCHOOL DISTRICT
October 24, 2011
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7 pages
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