AI Guidance for Use

The Ellensburg School District supports responsible use of AI by students, teachers, and staff. Here is what we expect from each group.

Students

• Ask your teacher first. Every assignment is different.
• Use AI as a thought partner, coach, or critic. Don’t let it do the thinking you were asked to do yourself.
• Don’t enter personal information or copyrighted material into AI tools.
• Check what AI gives you for accuracy.
• Keep a record of your prompts and the results, and be ready to explain how you used AI. Cite it the way your teacher asks. (e.g., MLA, APA)

Teachers

• Use district-approved tools with students, and watch for bias in how tools are designed and used.
• Talk with students about when AI is and isn’t okay, including any expectations for your course or department (see [Stoplight AI Procedures (add link)]).
• Offer age- and grade-appropriate chances to build AI literacy, including spotting bias and checking accuracy. Invite student feedback.
• Review AI-generated content for accuracy, bias, or inappropriate material, and show students how to give credit.
• Don’t rely on AI detectors alone. They aren’t fully reliable.

All Staff

• Don’t enter private, confidential, or copyrighted information into AI tools.
• Read and verify AI-generated content before using it for district work.
• Share what’s working with colleagues.

District

• Monitor AI use, set guidelines, and test tools before using them widely.
• Listen to student and family feedback 
• Provide tools that support equitable access, student data privacy, and teachers.