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Orange County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
Dealing with Asbestos in Orange County Public Schools
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Findings and Recommendations 12 findings
F1
Page 434
All but one of Orange County’s twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 436
Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly “all districts” meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8)
R6
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a plan, identifying funding sources, to remove all asbestos from schools and other facilities in their district within twenty years or sooner and report progress on this plan annually at its board meetings. If the removal of asbestos would include removal of other hazardous materials as part of the same effort, the plan should describe this. (F1, F2, F10) REPORT 10 Dealing with Asbestos in Orange County Public Schools 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury
F2
Page 434
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 436
Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly “all districts” meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8)
R6
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a plan, identifying funding sources, to remove all asbestos from schools and other facilities in their district within twenty years or sooner and report progress on this plan annually at its board meetings. If the removal of asbestos would include removal of other hazardous materials as part of the same effort, the plan should describe this. (F1, F2, F10) REPORT 10 Dealing with Asbestos in Orange County Public Schools 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury
F3
Page 434
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 436
Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly “all districts” meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8)
R8
Page 437
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report document and implement requirements to make available at the main office of each school in its district the AHERA reports applicable to that school. (F3, F6)
F4
Page 434
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.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 436
Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly “all districts” meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8)
R9
Page 437
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report appoint an EPA-defined “Designated Person” at each school, and provide the EPA-required training for those persons. (F4, F6)
F5
Page 434
Although nearly all school districts train their facilities and maintenance staff on hazardous materials management, many fail to provide hazardous materials training to their teaching and administrative staff.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 436
Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly “all districts” meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8)
R10
Page 437
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report identify the hazardous materials training requirements for management, facilities (including maintenance contractors if they are used), and administrative personnel, and teaching staff in its district. Each district should maintain records on the training provided, including content, to whom it was provided, when it was provided, who provided it, qualifications of trainer(s). (F5)
F6
Page 434
Orange County public schools are subject to very infrequent EPA inspections for AHERA compliance.
Related Recommendations (4)
R1
Page 436
Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly “all districts” meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8)
R7
Page 437
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report document and implement requirements to budget for and perform AHERA inspections every three years. (F6)
R8
Page 437
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report document and implement requirements to make available at the main office of each school in its district the AHERA reports applicable to that school. (F3, F6)
R9
Page 437
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report appoint an EPA-defined “Designated Person” at each school, and provide the EPA-required training for those persons. (F4, F6)
F7
Page 434
Inadequately managed construction efforts at more than one Orange County public school have led to expensive and disruptive hazardous materials events. Many Orange County school districts lack one or more documented requirements for contracting for construction Note that the Findings below often make general assertions about Orange County school districts. Each District should respond to these general findings only as each Finding applies to their district and not speculate as to the applicability of the Finding to other districts. REPORT 10 Dealing with Asbestos in Orange County Public Schools 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury that implement generally recognized best practices for dealing with hazardous materials. Such written best practices include: a. Performing all work at schools that deals with, or potentially deals with, hazardous materials at times when students and staff are not present, b. Controlling the scope of construction/modernization/major repairs undertaken in any one year to remain within the district’s ability to manage the efforts, c. Separately contracting for hazardous materials inspection, abatement, and construction work once hazardous materials are abated, d. Including clear schedule performance requirements in every contract, e. Defining intermediate schedule milestones for all construction-related work that is expected to take over one month to complete, and f. Requiring monitoring by district senior staff of progress on construction work via personal walkthroughs of the work in progress.
Related Recommendations (6)
R1
Page 436
Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly “all districts” meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8)
R11
Page 437
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report document and implement requirements to schedule and complete any work involving hazardous materials for days when students and staff are not present in the affected areas. (F7)
R12
Page 437
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report document and implement requirements for district schools to contract separately for hazardous materials inspections, remediation/abatement of those materials, and the actual construction in areas requiring remediation . (F7)
R13
Page 437
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report document and implement requirements for district schools to include schedule performance requirements in every contract for repairs, modernization, and/or new construction. Intermediate schedule milestones should be defined in every contract for all work anticipated to take longer than one month to complete. (F7)
R14
Page 437
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report document and implement requirements for district schools to monitor contractor schedule performance. Such monitoring should be via personal staff walk-throughs of work in progress. Procedure should require every contractor to report monthly on that contractor’s performance in meeting schedule milestones and report on the current estimated date of completion of all work. (F7) REPORT 10 Dealing with Asbestos in Orange County Public Schools 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury
R16
Page 438
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report share all site specific AHERA inspection data with all prospective bidders on repair, modernization, and/or new construction at that site. (F7)
F8
Page 435
Many school districts with public charter schools approved and financed by their district, lack, and have not provided their charter schools with, written definitions of the respective roles and responsibilities of the district and the charter school in dealing with hazardous materials and with AHERA regulatory compliance.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
Page 436
Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly “all districts” meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8)
R19
Page 438
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report prepare written procedures for district charter schools clearly defining roles and responsibilities for facilities maintenance including the handling of hazardous materials. The procedures should address how district charter schools will pay for, achieve, and maintain AHERA compliance (e.g., AHERA inspections, identification and training of AHERA Designated Person(s), and availability of AHERA reports), (F8)
R20
Page 438
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report prepare and implement written procedures defining roles and responsibilities for contracting for and monitoring performance of all construction activities at district charter schools. (F8)
F9
Page 435
Many school districts rely on paper documents for recording key information such as facilities data, facilities construction and repair plans, and AHERA reports.
Related Recommendations (5)
R3
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F11)
R4
Page 436
Each school district should develop and maintain a computerized database listing all district buildings and structures and post that information on its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10)
R5
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district’s web site. (F9, F10)
R17
Page 438
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report document and implement requirements to maintain all current AHERA reports electronically with a backup at one remote location, and not rely exclusively on paper copies. (F9, F10)
R18
Page 438
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report document and implement requirements to make its AHERA reports available on that district’s web site. (F9)
F10
Page 435
Some school districts have no documented facilities plans, and many districts that have plans lack key information in their plans such as estimated costs, funding sources, and schedules for work initiation and completion.
Related Recommendations (7)
R2
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12)
R3
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F11)
R4
Page 436
Each school district should develop and maintain a computerized database listing all district buildings and structures and post that information on its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10)
R5
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district’s web site. (F9, F10)
R6
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a plan, identifying funding sources, to remove all asbestos from schools and other facilities in their district within twenty years or sooner and report progress on this plan annually at its board meetings. If the removal of asbestos would include removal of other hazardous materials as part of the same effort, the plan should describe this. (F1, F2, F10) REPORT 10 Dealing with Asbestos in Orange County Public Schools 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury
R15
Page 438
Each district with current plans for modernization and/or major repairs to school facilities which lack schedules for completion, which lack cost estimates, and/or which fail to identify funding sources should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report update its plans to include these data. (F10)
R17
Page 438
Each district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report document and implement requirements to maintain all current AHERA reports electronically with a backup at one remote location, and not rely exclusively on paper copies. (F9, F10)
F11
Page 435
Many school districts fail to post key safety-related information on their web sites such as upcoming activities at school facilities involving the abatement of hazardous materials.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12)
R3
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F11)
F12
Page 435
Despite the fact that all Orange County school districts serve highly language-diverse communities, several districts have no provision for communicating with their community in any language other than English.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 436
Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12)
Agency Responses 19
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Anaheim Union High School District 08/16/16
August 16, 2016
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City of Brea Olinda Unified School District
July 29, 2016
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Score: -7
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Orange County’s K-12 public schools haveimplemented policiesand/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI’s use; othersallowit:and somedon’thavepolicies orguidelines governingAIatall. The District partially disagrees with the finding. TheDistrictcannot commentonotherdistricts’ policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to Brea Olinda Unified School District, we have establishedan AITaskforce withthegoa...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. The Brea Olinda Unified 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.
R1
By June 30, 2025, Orange County’s K-12 schools should implement policiesandguidelines regarding the appropriate use of AI. These may be provided at thedistrictlevelor within individual schools through the adoption of an Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Ethics, or other writtendirectives addressingthe useofAI. The District hasnotyetimplementedthis recommendationbut willimplement this recommendationbyJune 30, 2025, with the following action plan: District AI Taskforce established with regular and co...
Response: Will Not Implement
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devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) 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...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective schooldistricts. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BOARDTRUSTEES: PaulRuiz,President·CarrieFlanders,VicePresident/Clerk·ChrisBecerra,Ed.D.·GailLyons·DeanaMiller ADMINISTRATION: BrindaC.Leon,Superintendent · PhilD’Agostino,Ed.D.,Asst.Supt./EducationalServices RichardChampion,Asst.Supt./BusinessServices · Valer...
Response: Disagree Partially
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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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broadbased awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. The Brea Olinda Unified School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broad-based awareness of where encapsulat...
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 relatedsecurity, privacy,and safetyconsiderations. The District hasnotyetimplementedthis recommendationbut willimplement this recommendationbyJune 30, 2025, with the following action plan:our district actively participates in AI ...
Response: Will Not Implement
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report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) 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 ea...
F3
There are many resources to guide educatorsin using AI. Several areavailable atthe 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 suchresourcesis highly variableacross school districts. The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District does nothave firsthandinf...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. The Brea Olinda Unified 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. We have no knowledge of compliance or noncompliance by other school districts and, therefore, cannot verify th...
R3
K-12 students should betrainedon the appropriateuseof AI. The District hasnotyetimplementedthis recommendationbut willimplement this recommendationbyJune 30, 2025, with the following action plan: our district actively participates in AI meetings at OCDE, consults with other AI leaders in this field, including other district superintendents. BreaOlinda UnifiedSchoolDistrict also looksto legalfirms,state, andfederaldepartmentsof educationfor guidance.
Response: Will Not Implement
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report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) 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, em...
R4
K-12 teachersshouldbetrained on theappropriate useofAI. The District hasnotyetimplementedthis recommendationbut willimplement this recommendationbyJune 30, 2025, with the following action plan: our district actively participates in AI meetings at OCDE, consults with other AI leaders in this field, including other district superintendents. BreaOlinda UnifiedSchoolDistrict also looksto legalfirms,state, andfederaldepartmentsof educationfor guidance.
Response: Will Not Implement
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district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The
Bre date and types of database should contain the following for each building: construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) 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 a...
R5
Schools and educators should be encouraged to collaborate with the various available AI consortiums and think tanks, such as OCDEand CLAOC,toeffectivelyimplement AIand establish basictenetsfor itsuse. The District has implemented this recommendation as follows: our district has an established AI taskforce,we participatein OCDEmeetingsandattendotherrelated trainings. Please accept the information provided herein as the District’s responses to the Orange County Grand Jury’s Factual Findings and Re...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) 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...
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City of BUENA PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 06, 2016
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12 pages
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Score: -6
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Rhodia Shead Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or Member Trustee Area 1 guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit Al's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. Dr. Julienne Lee Superintendent The District agrees with the finding. SYNK SCHOOLOG Orange County Grand Jury September 9, 2024 the Passion to
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. The Buena Park School District disagrees wholly with this finding. 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.
R1
Dr. Julienne Lee By June 30, 2025, Orange County's K-12 schools should implement policies Superintendent 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 Al. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. BUEN SCHOOLO Orange County Grand Jury September 9, 2024 he Pas...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable, and is vag...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI 6885 Orangethorpe Ave. policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. Buena Park, California 90620 The District agrees with this finding. (714) 522-8412 www.bpsd.us
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. The Buena Park School District disagrees partially with this finding. Buena Park School District agrees that encapsulat...
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using Al. Several are Governing Board available at the local level through the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Tharwa Ahmad President Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, Trustee Area 3 to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability Jason Chong of such resources is highly variable across school districts. Clerk/President P...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. The Buena Park School District disagrees wholly with this finding. We have no knowledge of the compliance status of other school districts and, therefore, cannot verify the accuracy of the Grand Jury's findings. 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....
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of Al. 6885 Orangethorpe Ave. Buena Park, California The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented 90620 in the future. (714) 522-8412 www.bpsd.us The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: Governing Board Park School Buena District will have full implementation of this recommendation, which will include developme...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) 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 ...
R4
Trustee Area 2 Brenda Estrada K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. Member Trustee Area 4 The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented Jerry Frutos in the future. Member Trustee Area 5 The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement Rhodia Shead this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: Member Trustee Area 1 Park School District will have full implementation of this Buena recommendation, wh...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should develop and maintain a computerized database listing all district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of
construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reas...
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. The recommendation has been implemented. Orange County Grand Jury September 9, 2024 BUEN SCHOOL The District has implemented this recommendation as follows: Buena Park School District participated in the OCDE series of OC AI professional learning meetings held during the 2023-24 school year...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is no...
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CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 08, 2016
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10 pages
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Score: -1
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1 response to findings and recommendations
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. The District has implemented this recommendation as follows: The Chief Technology Officer participates in the California State Board Association AI Task Force. Capistrano Unified leaders including members of the Educational Technology team and Educational Support Services Department partici...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
facilities plan is a comprehensive baseline plan for the District's facilities projects. The District's master facilities plan available online is at: http://capousdca.schoolloop.com/MasterPlan R6. Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a plan, identifying funding sources, to remove all asbestos from schools and other facilities in their district within twenty years or sooner and report progress on this plan annually at its board meetings. If the removal of asbestos would include removal of other hazardous materials as part of the sam...
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Centralia School District
September 30, 2016
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11 pages
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Score: -11
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
With respect to reported constraints on emergency planning and preparation, over half of schools and almost three quarters of districts identified either limited time or funds. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. If school districts had more personnel and resources, districts would be able to move forward with emergency management planning. At present, limited state funds and personnel are available.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. Centralia 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.
R1
Those districts which have yet to identify disaster grant opportunities, especially from governmental agencies, investigate the availability of potential resources. Forming inter- district collaboratives, learning from districts in the county that have been successful, pooling resources, and asking for consultation from the Orange County Superintendent of Schools/OCDE may help in these efforts. S The Centralia School District has not received grants for emergency preparedness, however in the fut...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable, and is vag...
F2
Six (of 17) school districts have managed to apply for and receive relatively large grants from governmental agencies to greatly enhance their emergency planning efforts, while others have not. The Centralia School District, agrees that school districts should seek grant funding. An existing federal grant program will be phasing out in 2012 and other grant programs will need to be identified. If more information were made available relative to grant and/or funding opportunities, districts could ...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broadbased awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. Centralia School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is...
R2
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, with respect to emergencies or possible disaster situations they have not anticipated. Each of our school sites has a written school safety plan submitted by March 1st of each year. The plan is reviewed each year and updated annually.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The current prac...
F3
Some schools anticipate responding to only a few emergency situations (e.g., earthquake and fire), while others have developed plans to respond to over a dozen different threatening situations. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. Our school district has developed information to include the following emergency situations in addition to earthquakes and fires: civil disturbances, Board of Trustees: Megan Harding . Lisa Jordan . Dennis Salts . Irv Trinkle . Cristi Woodward Distri...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. Centralia School District disagrees wholly with this finding. Our 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.
R3
Districts review their level of compliance with various existing codes, regulations, and liability insurance issues that pertain to emergency preparedness in public schools. The Centralia School District has implemented this recommendation by developing a school safety plan for each of its schools and working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies. The school district has sufficient liability insurance with respect to emergency preparedness.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) 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 ...
F4
School districts develop plans with respect to a number of different but overlapping regulations and standards, including those required by the county, state, and the federal government. The Centralia School District agrees with this finding. School districts have developed school safety plans under Education Code. School districts are also required to comply with state and federal emergency management standards, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management Sy...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
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. Centralia School District disagrees wholly with this finding. Our District is in compliance with AHERA regulations and has a designated person at the District level. The AHERA regulations do not require a trained designated person at each school.
R4
Districts review their plans, and the plans specific to each of their campuses, to ascertain whether the special medical and/or prescription medication needs of all students are adequately anticipated, especially during an extended disaster situation. Centralia School District schools keep important medical information on file for students. The District encourages parents to keep an extra supply of medications in the Health Office for students in the case of an emergency or extended disaster sit...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should develop and maintain a computerized database listing all district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes
of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reas...
F5
Some schools reported they have not adequately anticipated the needs of students taking prescription medications, or with specialized medical needs, in the event of some emergencies, such as an extended lockdown. Schools in our District keep important medical information on file and parents (as well as staff) are encouraged to keep an extra supply of medications for students in the Health Office to utilize in the case of an emergency or extended disaster situation.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Although nearly all school districts train their facilities and maintenance staff on hazardous materials management, many fail to provide hazardous materials training $ to their teaching and administrative staff. . Centralia School District disagrees wholly with this finding. Our District has trained maintenance staff and other staff as mandated by AHERA regulations.
R5
Districts survey their campuses with respect to the needs of non- or limited-English-speaking parents and guardians, and develop outlines or summaries of critical emergency planning information in Spanish, Vietnamese, and other threshold languages prevalent in their local communities. Centralia School District has assessed campuses with respect to non or limited English speaking parents/guardians relative to this topic and has emergency planning information available in Spanish and Korean, the t...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is no...
F6
School districts are in communication with a variety of local and county departments, agencies, and systems to help them prepare for and respond to disasters or emergencies; not all districts access the same resources. The Centralia School District agrees different districts access different resources and it is our understanding that districts communicate in a variety of ways with first responders, local agencies, and other agencies to support matters of emergency management.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Orange County public schools are subject to very infrequent EPA inspections for AHERA compliance. Centralia School District disagrees wholly with this finding. We do not control the frequency of EPA inspections nor can we make an assessment as to whether inspections are frequent or infrequent.
F7
Few schools have plans or emergency preparation information available in languages other than English. Our District has emergency information in the following languages: English, Spanish and Korean.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Inadequately managed construction efforts at more than one Orange County public school have led to expensive and disruptive hazardous materials events. Many Orange County school districts lack one or more documented requirements for contracting for construction that implement generally recognized best practices for dealing with hazardous materials. Such written best practices include: Performing all work at schools that deals with, or potentially deals with, a. hazardous materials at times when students and staff are not present,
b. Controlling the scope of construction/modernization/major re...
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City of 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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City of FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 27, 2016
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12 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 Al platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit Al's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of Al platforms. As it pertains to Fountain Valley School District, we have multiple existing polic...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. The Fountain Valley 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.
R1
By June 30, 2025, Orange County's K-12 schools should implement policies and guidelines regarding the appropriate use of Al. 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 Al. The district has implemented this recommendation through the application of existing Acceptable Use Policies (BP 4040 - Employee Use of Technology/Acceptable Use Policy, BP 6163.4 - ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) 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...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing Al policies and/or guidelines in their representative school districts. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendents' level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to Fountain Valley School District, the Superintendent has played an active leadership role in gathering information related to Al policies and/or guidelines and has engaged in nume...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. The Fountain Valley School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broad-based awareness of where encapsulated ...
R2
Superintendents should ensure that their schools have policies that cover, at a minimum: the scope, guiding principles, and training regarding the use of Al tools by students and teachers; any prohibited uses of special considerations regarding Al tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. The District determined that this recommendation requires further analysis as the knowledge base of staff continues to grow and AI technologies continue to quickly advance. As District st...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) 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 ea...
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using Al. 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 District does not have firsthand information regarding the utilization and awar...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. The Fountain Valley 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.
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of Al. The District determined that this recommendation requires further analysis as the knowledge base of staff continues to grow and AI technologies continue to quickly advance. As District staff and site teams continue to engage in professional learning related to AI, the teams will be working collaboratively to develop training for students ns regarding the use of Al tools. The District's newly-identified Al Lead will serve as the point ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) 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, em...
R4
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of Al. The District determined that this recommendation requires further analysis as the knowledge base of staff continues to grow and AI technologies continue to quickly advance. As District staff and site teams continue to engage in professional learning related to AI, the teams will be working collaboratively to develop training solutions for teachers regarding the use of Al tools. The District's newly-identified Al Lead will serve as the...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of
construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) 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 th...
R5
Schools and educators should be encouraged to collaborate with the various available Al consortiums and think tanks, such as OCDE and CLAOC, to effectively implement AI and establish basic tenets for its use. The District has implemented this recommendation by participating in OCDE's AI Bootcamp during the 2023-24 school year and plans to expand participation in the program during the 2024-25 school year. District staff and teachers also participate in ongoing professional growth opportunities, ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is no...
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FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 17, 2016
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11 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. FJUHSD agrees with the finding. FJUHSD has not yet adopted specific board policies governing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, the District has developed internal guidelines for the appropriate use of AI by both teachers and...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. The FJUHSD disagrees wholly with this finding. FJUHSD has no knowledge of the status of facilities in other school districts and, therefore, cannot verify the accuracy of the Grand Jury's findings.
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 in the future. FJUHSD is actively collaborating with the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) and Atk...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) This recommendation will not be implemented by FJUHSD because it is not warranted, is not reasonable, ...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. FJUHSD agrees with this finding. The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court Date FJUHSD's Superintendent has approved the creation of a Coordinator of Educational Services position, which commenced on July 1, 2024. This position is dedicated to supporting advancements in Educational Technology, including the integration of Artif...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. The FJUHSD disagrees partially with this finding. Encapsulated asbestos at school sites does not pose an immediate heal...
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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. FJUHSD is actively collaborating with the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) This recommendation will not be implemented by the FJUHSD because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. Th...
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. FJUHSD agrees with this finding. The establishment of the additional Coordinator of...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. The FJUHSD disagrees wholly with this finding. FJUHSD is in full compliance with AHERA regulations. AHERA reports are available for public review at the District Service Center and at each of the District's schools in compliance with AHERA regulations, 40 C.F.R. section 763.80 et seq. In addition, FJUHSD has no knowledge of the status or location of AHERA reports in other school districts.
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. FJUHSD is in the process of developing a formal training program for students on the appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ongoing research will be conducted to explore various aspects of AI, with a focus on identifying student needs and ensuring the protection of their privacy and data.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report, create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F11) This recommendation will not be implemented by the FJUHSD because it is not warranted, is not reasonable and is vague as to what type of communications are being referred to. The FJUHSD is in compliance with all AHERA regulations with respect to records maintenance and availability. Furthermore, the Grand Jury's recommendation is not required by l...
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. FJUHSD is currently in the preliminary planning stages of developing and implementing training programs for teachers on the appropriate and effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are also conducting thorough research into the various dimensions of AI. This research will continue as we work to identify the necessary tools and knowledge te...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) As previously stated, the FJUHSD recently completed a Facilities Needs Analysis a...
R5
The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court Date 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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. FJUHSD's Coordinator of Educational Services, responsible for overseeing Educational Technology, is planning the follow...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a plan, identifying funding sources, to remove all asbestos from schools and other facilities in their district within twenty years or sooner and report progress on this plan annually at its board meetings. If the removal of asbestos would include removal of other hazardous materials as part of the same effort, the plan should describe this. (F1, F2, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The current practice of encapsulating asbesto...
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August 22, 2016
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GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 22, 2016
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12 pages
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Score: -6
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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. Response: The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to the Garden Grove Unified School District, we as such, ...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. The Garden Gove Unified School District has no personal knowledge of the conditions at other school districts in the county. Garden Grove Unified School District updates on an ongoing basis and keeps records in compliance with federal AHERA and EPA requirements on all its facilities, including 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 ...
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. Response: The District will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, and is actively working toward this goal with a clear action plan. First, the GGUSD, in collaboration with...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable, and is vag...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. Response: The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendent's level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to The Garden Grove Unified School District, the Superintendent is committed to ensuring that the integration of Artificial ...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. The Garden Grove Unified School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broadbased awareness of where encapsula...
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. Response: The recommendation requires further analysis. The District is committed to developing and implementing policies that ensure the responsible use of AI in schools by a...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The current prac...
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. Response: The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District does not ...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
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Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. The Garden Grove Unified School District has no personal knowledge of the conditions at other school districts in the county. Garden Grove Unified 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.
F4.
Many school districts are not in f...
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. Response: The recommendation requires further analysis. The District's further analysis regarding this recommendation will be completed and reviewed by the District's superintendent, who will inform the governing board before December 13, 2024. The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court September 12, 2024 The District recognizes the importance of training TK-12 students on the appropriate and respon...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) 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 with and meets federal law. The Grand Jury's recommenda...
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. Response: The recommendation requires further analysis. The district is committed to ensuring that TK-12 teachers are thoroughly trained on the appropriate and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. While this recommendation requires further analysis to develop comprehensive, long-term recommendations for training across the school district, we have already made significant progress in providing targeted training for o...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should develop and maintain a computerized database listing all district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reaso...
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. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The Garden Grove Unified School District is committed to effectively implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our schools and is actively in collaboration with AI consortiums and think tanks. Starting the 2023-2024 school year, our dist...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is no...
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Irvine Unified School District
September 15, 2016
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11 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: -7
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
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 District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. As it pertains to the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD), the District has updated our Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) for staff and students to address behavioral concerns r...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. The Irvine Unified 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.
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 District has implemented this recommendation as follows: IUSD's AI Steering Committee will be meeting throughout the 2024-25 school year to refine policy, guidelines, and support ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable, and is vag...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on superintendent support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. Regarding Irvine Unified School District, the Superintendent is actively involved in implementing the ethical and appropriate use of AI in IUSD. The Superintendent participates in the California School Boards Associ...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broadbased awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. The Irvine Unified School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broad-based awareness of where encapsulated as...
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. The recommendation has been implemented and will continue to be developed. The following actions outline the District's steps taken: (1) Revised Acceptable Use Policies now ex...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The current prac...
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 District does not have firsthand information regarding the utilization and awar...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. The Irvine Unified 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.
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The District is in the process of implementing this recommendation. AI training for students will be embedded in existing courses and digital citizenship programs. Because of the variation in tools and usage, IUSD feels that educating students about AI should occur in context. Behavioral expectations related to the ethical use of AI will be incorporated into digital citizenship and information literacy education. Additionally, during ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) 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 ...
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The District has implemented this recommendation as follows: IUSD has taken a scaffolded approach to training teachers. The District's approach includes (1) foundational training for all staff, (2) District-led professional learning to explore AI in more depth, and (3) targeted resources to help educators leverage AI effectively in their context. IUSD teachers complete online internet safety training each year. The content of this tra...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should develop and maintain a computerized database listing all district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of
construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reas...
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. The District has implemented this recommendation as follows: IUSD will continue collaboration with AI consortiums to refine our implementation of AI. IUSD's Superintendent will remain actively involved in the CSBA AI Task Force - a group that discusses the statewide implications of AI and p...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is no...
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Laguna Beach Unified School District
September 23, 2016
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10 pages
• 4 responses
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Score: -2
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4 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 District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to LBUSD, we deployed AI to our teachers using products that comply with state and federal guidelines for safety. LBUS...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District agrees with this finding only as it relates to the District. Over the years, the District has maintained AHERA reports relating to the condition and removal of asbestos at its Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. F2. 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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-b...
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 District is working on implementing this recommendation and will meet the recommended timeline proposed by the Grand Jury.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The District agrees with this finding only as it relates to the District. Over the years, the District has maintained AHERA reports relating to the condition and removal of asbestos at its Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. F2. 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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-b...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendent's level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to LBUSD, the Superintendent has recommended and approved training, policies, and guidelines. These trainings include AI for staff efficiency, during class usage as a learning tool, and...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The District disagrees wholly with this finding. Pursuant to AHERA regulations, the District is required to maintain records of where encapsulated asbestos is located. As required by law, these records are available for public review at the District's Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. The District's facilities, maintenance and construction personnel are familiar with the contents of the AHERA reports and the location of where encapsulated asbestos is located. F3. Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to ...
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 District partially disagrees with the finding. The District does not have first...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The District disagrees wholly with this finding only as it relates to the District. The District is not in a position to comment on the availability of applicable AHERA reports at other school districts within Orange County. The District is in compliance with AHERA requirements and provides copies of AHERA reports for public review at its Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office, at individual school sites as well as online (See: http://www.lbusd.org located under the facilities department). F4. Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to identi...
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City of La Habra City School District
September 26, 2016
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12 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 District agrees with the finding. The District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to the La Habra City School District, we have updated our Students and Families ...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
asbestos present at one or more its schools. The La Habra City 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. Although current EPA standards provide that encapsulated asbestos does not
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 been partially implemented and will be fully implemented for the 2025-26 school year. The District has partially implemented this recommendation but will implem...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) 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...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court Date The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendent's level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to the La Habra City School District, the Superint...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. The La Habra City School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located may lead to vandalism thereby putting school district fac...
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. The recommendation has been partially implemented and will be fully implemented for the 2025-26 school year. The District has partially implemented this recommendation as foll...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) 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 ea...
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 District partially disagrees with the finding. The District does not have first...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. The La Habra City 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. Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The District has partially implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation with the following action plan: La Habra City School District will update our student internet safety training to include information on the safe use of Artificial Intelligence for the 2025-26 school year.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) 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, em...
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court Date The recommendation has been partially implemented. The District has partially implemented this recommendation. Teachers have had, and will continue to have, opportunities to receive training on the safe and effective use of AI in the classroom.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of
construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) 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 th...
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. The recommendation has not been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by January 1, 2025, with the following action plan: information regarding consortiums and AI training events he...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) 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...
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Ocean View School District
February 01, 2017
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12 pages
• 6 responses
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Score: -3
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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 Al's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing Al at all. The District partially disagrees with the finding and cannot comment on other districts' Al policies. However, the Ocean View School District has policies guiding the appropriate use of technology by staff and students. In collaboration wit...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The District agrees with this finding only as it relates to the District. Over the years, the District has maintained AHERA reports relating to the condition and removal of asbestos at its Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. F2. 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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-b...
R1
By June 30, 2025, Orange County's K-12 schools should implement policies and guidelines regarding the appropriate use of Al. 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 Al. The District has determined that this recommendation requires further analysis for the following reasons: Our collaboration with Dr. Sabba Quidwai, an Al expert, will be pivotal in t...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The District agrees with this finding only as it relates to the District. Over the years, the District has maintained AHERA reports relating to the condition and removal of asbestos at its Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. F2. 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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-b...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing Al policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District partially disagrees with the finding, particularly regarding the superintendent's role in other districts' Al policies, as we cannot comment on the level of support in implementing Al policies elsewhere. In the Ocean View School District, the Superintendent is forming a District (AI)nnovators Committee, which will join the Orange County Department of ...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The District disagrees partially with this finding. Pursuant to AHERA regulations, the District is required to maintain records of where encapsulated asbestos is located. As required by law, these records are available for public review at the District's Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office, and at individual school sites. The District's facilities, maintenance and construction personnel are familiar with the contents of the AHERA reports and the location of where encapsulated asbestos is located.
F3. Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requiremen...
F3
There are many resources to guide educators in using Al. 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 District partially disagrees with the finding, as it lacks specific information...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Although this may be true, the District disagrees wholly with this finding only as it relates to the District. The District is not in a position to comment on the availability of applicable AHERA reports at other school districts within Orange County. The District is in compliance with AHERA requirements and provides copies of AHERA reports for public review at its Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office, and at individual school sites. The District also maintains copies of its AHERA 3-Year Management Plan reports online. (See: http://www.ovsd.org/pages/ovsd/Departments/Facilities_Maintena...
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of Al. The District has determined that this recommendation requires further analysis for the following reasons: Ocean View is actively exploring best practices for student use of Al and is working to create professional development opportunities for teachers that will facilitate this learning with their students. Another key goal is to engage students as stakeholders and to offer Al workshop opportunities to expand their knowledge and liste...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
reasonable and vague as to the types of communications that are being referenced. As appropriate, necessary and applicable, the District updates its website communications with parents and stakeholders. Moreover, the District provides copes of AHERA reports for public review at its Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. Although not required under the law, the District also provides copies of its AHERA 3-Year Management Plan reports online. (See: http://www.ovsd.org/pages/ovsd/Departments/Facilities_Maintenance_amp_/AHERA_3- Year_Management_Plan).
R4. Each...
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of Al. This recommendation requires further analysis due to the rapid advancement of Al technologies and tools. As District Leadership, administrators, and teachers continue to learn about these tools and their applications for students, site teams will collaborate to provide training for students on the use of AI tools. While the District has offered optional Al-focused professional development, staff will be encouraged to participate in Al...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
. Each school district should develop and maintain a computerized database listing all district buildings and structures and post that information on its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reas...
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ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 09, 2016
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12 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 District partially disagrees with the finding. The District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to Orange Unified School District, we are currently in progress of ...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. The Orange Unified 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.
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 in the future. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement it by June 30, 2025...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable, and is vag...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. BOARD OF EDUCATION Kris Erickson • Dr. Stephen Glass • John Ortega • Ana Page • Sara Pelly • Angie Rumsey • Andrea Yamasaki board@orangeusd.org The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District cannot comment on the superintendent's level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to Orange Unified Sch...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. The Orange Unified School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broad-based awareness of where encapsulated a...
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. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement in the futur...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The current prac...
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 District agrees with this finding. As it pertains to Orange Unified School Dist...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. The Orange Unified 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.
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation in the future: AI lessons from Common Sense Media are integrated into the districtwide Digital Citizenship curriculum for every student. This curriculum includes comprehensive discussions about AI increasing digital literacy.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) 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 ...
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this in the future. During the district-wide professional development at the beginning of the year for teachers on the district will release the AI guidelines and provide hands-on training on AI usage. Additionally, there will be ongoing Professional Development throughout t...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should develop and maintain a computerized database listing all district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of
construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reas...
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. The recommendation has been implemented. The District has implemented this recommendation as follows: We participate in AI Forward County Meetings, leverage consultants like Designing Schools, and engage with vendors and nonprofit organizations such as Common Sense Media, School AI, Khanmig...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is no...
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SADDLEBACK VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 28, 2016
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12 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 District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to Saddleback Valley Unified School District, we have begun to implement basic guidelines around the use of AI platfor...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. The Saddleback Valley Unified 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.
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 District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: To ensure the responsible use of AI ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable, and is vag...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendent's level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to Saddleback Valley Unified School District, our Superintendent has supported the implementation of AI policies and guiding principles by encouraging collaboration with the Orange Coun...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. The Saddleback Valley Unified School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broad-based awareness of where enc...
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. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: To ensure comprehensive polic...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. The current prac...
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 District partially disagrees with the finding. The District does not have first...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. The Saddleback Valley Unified 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.
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: To ensure that K-12 students understand the responsible and effective use of AI tools, we will develop a comprehensive training program that emphasizes ethical considerations, potential benefits, and associated risks. This program will also work to ensure students under the age of 13 and tho...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) 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 ...
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: To equip K-12 teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively and responsibly use AI tools in their classrooms, we are developing a comprehensive training program. This program will ensure that teachers understand the benefits, ethical considerations, and potential risks associated wit...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should develop and maintain a computerized database listing all district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of
construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reas...
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. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by June 30, 2025, with the following action plan: To encourage and facilitate collaboration between schools, educators, and AI consortia or think tanks, we will undertake a series of initiatives ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is no...
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SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 27, 2016
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13 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: -2
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
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 in the future. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendatio...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
. Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) Response: This recommendation has not yet been implemented but the District will request that the Orang...
F2
1001 S. East Street Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective Anaheim, CA 92805 school districts. Phone 714-517-7500 Fax 714-517-8538 www.aesd.org The District partially disagrees with the finding. The District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to Anaheim Elementary School District, we have initiated the process of developing language around AI mess...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The District disagrees wholly with this finding. Pursuant to AHERA regulations, the District is required to maintain records of where encapsulated asbestos is located. As required by law, these records are available for public review at the District's Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. The District's facilities, maintenance and construction personnel are familiar with the contents of the AHERA reports and the location of where encapsulated asbestos is located. F3. Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to ...
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City of UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 28, 2016
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11 pages
• 4 responses
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Score: -2
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4 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 District cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms. As it pertains to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified District, we agree with the finding.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District agrees with this finding only as it relates to the District. Over the years, the District has maintained AHERA reports relating to the condition and removal of asbestos at its Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. 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. F2. Although current EPA standards provide that encapsulated asbestos does not present an immediate hazard to people who come near it, any physical...
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 District's further analysis regarding this recommendation will be completed and reviewed by the District's superintendent, who will inform the governing board before December 13,...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The District agrees with this finding only as it relates to the District. Over the years, the District has maintained AHERA reports relating to the condition and removal of asbestos at its Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. 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. F2. Although current EPA standards provide that encapsulated asbestos does not present an immediate hazard to people who come near it, any physical...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendent's level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, the Superintendent agrees with this finding. Preparing Every Student for Success Now and in the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The District disagrees wholly with this finding. Pursuant to AHERA regulations, the District is required to maintain records of where encapsulated asbestos is located. As required by law, these records are available for public review at the District's Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. The District's Facilities, Maintenance and Construction personnel are familiar with the contents of the AHERA reports and the location of where encapsulated asbestos is located. Certainly, these employees need to be aware of where asbestos is located, but we disagree that...
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 District does not have firsthand information regarding the utilization and awar...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The District disagrees wholly with this finding only as it relates to the District. The District is not in a position to comment on the availability of applicable AHERA reports at other school districts within Orange County. The District is in compliance with AHERA requirements and provides copies of AHERA reports for public review at its Facilities, Maintenance & Operations office and at individual school sites. F4. 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 Designa...
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Westminster School District 8/23/16
August 23, 2016
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11 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 district cannot comment on other districts' policies and guidelines around using AI platforms. As it pertains to Westminster School District, we have created a task force comprised of Westminster stakeholders to: educate stakeholders on...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
All but one of Orange County's twenty-eight school districts have (encapsulated) asbestos present at one or more its schools. The Westminster 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.
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 District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by the June 30, 2025 deadline with the following action plan: The Westminster AI Task ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should request the Orange County Department of Education to 1 devote, in the year following publication of this Grand Jury report, one or more of 1 its monthly "all districts" meetings to discussion and advice on handling hazardous 4 materials. Representatives from each school district should participate in these
meetings, and discussions should cover, AHERA compliance, resources available for in-depth AHERA training, and contract management. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8) Š, - This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, is not reasonable...
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. The District partially disagrees in that it cannot comment on the superintendent's level of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in other districts. As it pertains to Westminster School District, the Superintendent supports educating district and site leadership, teachers, and a cohort of teachers on understand AI in education 1. 2. practical appl...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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 immediate hazard to anyone exposed to those fibers. Hence, broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbestos is located is essential to avoid disturbing it such that it does become a threat to students and staff. The Westminster School District disagrees partially with this finding. Broad-based awareness of where encapsulated asbe...
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. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by the June 30, 2025 deadline with the following action plan: Scope of Work for...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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report develop and document a communications plan for parents and other stakeholders and post the plan on its web site. The plan should identify what information will be provided and by what means this communication will be accomplished. The plan should address how issues relating to hazardous materials will be communicated, and in what languages, to ensure effective communication. (F10, F11, F12) . 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 ...
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 are highly variable across school districts. The District does not have firsthand information regarding the utilization and awa...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Many school districts are not in full compliance with the AHERA regulatory requirement to have applicable AHERA reports available in the main offices of each school for public review. The Westminster 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.
R3
K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. The District has not yet implemented this recommendation but will implement this recommendation by the June 30, 2025 deadline with the following action plan: Key Focus Areas: 1. Student Engagement: Create opportunities for students to engage with AI concepts, starting with exposure to AI's role in everyday life and basic AI literacy. Action Plan Phase 3: Student Engagement and Curriculum Integration (Month 7-9) Action Outcome Timeline...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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report create and have a process in place to use and keep up-to-date their web site communications with parents and stakeholders of that district. (F9, F10, F10) 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, em...
R4
K-12 teachers should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. Key Focus Areas: 1. Teacher Capacity Building: Train teachers on AI tools and strategies for improving instruction, time management, differentiation, and personalized learning. 2. Curriculum Integration: Develop AI-assisted lesson plans that align with district goals and learning standards. Action Plan Phase 2: Teacher Professional Development (Month 4-6) Action Outcome Timeline Status AI Literacy and Teachers equipped with AI tools a...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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district buildings and structures and post that information in its web site. The database should contain the following for each building: date and types of
construction, dates and costs of major repairs and modernization, numbers and sizes of classrooms, lists of other facilities including offices, lounges, gyms, cafeterias, laboratories, computers and other data processing equipment, and playground equipment. (F9, F10) 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 th...
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. The District has implemented this recommendation as follows: The Westminster School District has been attending the Orange County Department of Education's AI forward monthly meetings since October 2023 to the present and will continue to attend. The district also participates in the Orange...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Each school district should within nine months of the publication of this Grand Jury report create a comprehensive baseline plan for school facilities construction including new construction, retirement of schools or buildings at schools, modernization, hazardous materials, abatement, and major repairs. Each effort should include estimated cost, planned funding source and status, and schedule for start and completion of work. This plan should be updated annually and posted on the district's web site. (F9, F10) This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is no...