CSBA’s AI Taskforce: Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence was formed to equip boards of education with the necessary knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the work of public school districts and county offices of education. As AI rapidly evolves and transforms industries, it is imperative that California’s education system stay ahead of the curve to maximize the benefits of AI while safeguarding the welfare of the state’s students.
CSBA’s AI Taskforce embodies the association’s commitment to provide members with resources to make informed decisions that support student success and harness the power of innovation. Throughout 2024, taskforce members considered a multitude of issues related to AI and schools and oversaw the creation and compilation of a number of resources to inform local educational agency leaders. Taskforce Chair Susan Markarian introduces the new tools in this video:
Here is how you can interact with the content:
- Visit the Resources and News page to learn the basics of AI; review relevant research, reports and articles; get updates on legislation; and find events.
- Check out the Scenarios and Resolutions page to read resolutions that LEAs have already passed and explore a list of AI-related scenarios that board members have experienced (including policy implications), which can be referenced when assessing a response or approach to situations involving the technology.
- Get up to speed on the Promising Practices and Policies page, which includes details on successful practices in California LEAs and relevant CSBA sample policies available in GAMUT.
AI Taskforce
Chair
Susan Markarian, Pacific Union ESD Trustee and CSBA Immediate Past President
Members
Vernon M. Billy, CSBA CEO & Executive Director
Stephanie Avera, Capistrano USD Chief Technology Officer
Heidi Bayne, Riverside COE Coordinator of Education Tech
Robert Bauer, Portola Valley School District Trustee
Jennifer Burks, Poway USD Associate Superintendent of Technology
Jennifer Crabtree, West Covina USD Coordinator of Education Technology
Shelley Deniz, Madera COE Trustee
Matt Gehrett, Dinuba USD Educational Technology Director
Albert Gonzalez, Santa Clara USD Trustee and CSBA President
Edward Hilton, Tahoe Truckee USD Director of Technology Services
Soheil Katal, Los Angeles USD Chief Information Officer
Jeremy Koellish, San Luis Costal USD Director of IT
Dr. Bettye Lusk, Monterey Peninsula USD Trustee and CSBA Vice President
Kimberly McGrath, Reed USD Superintendent
David Miyashiro, Cajon Valley Union SD Superintendent
Chris Norwood, Milpitas USD Board President
Morgan Nugent, Lassen Union HSD Superintendent
Arlene Perez, El Rancho USD Trustee
Jason Price, Western Placer USD Board Vice President
Sabrena Rodriguez, Ventura USD Trustee and Region 11 Director
Daniel Sandoval, Santa Paula USD Trustee
Larry Simon, San Leandro USD Assistant Superintendent
Nancy Smith, Palmdale SD Trustee and Region 22 Director
Roger Snyder, Scotts Valley USD Trustee and Region 9 Director
Nicolas Wade, Columbia USD Superintendent
Justin Walker, Willits USD Director of Technology
Terry Walker, Irvine USD Superintendent