• Inaccurate or Misleading: AI models can "hallucinate" or provide outdated information. Always verify critical information obtained from AI tools.

• Biased: AI is trained on data that may reflect societal biases, which can result in outputs that are non-inclusive, stereotypical, or unfair. Critically evaluate AI outputs for potential bias.

• Lacking Context or Nuance: AI may not fully grasp the complexities of human communication, cultural context, or individual student needs. Human oversight and judgment are essential.

• 🚫 Personally Identifiable Information (PII):  NEVER input student or staff PII unless the tool is district-approved with a compliant data privacy agreement in place.

• Data Collection and Usage: Understand exactly what data is collected (PII, usage data, etc.) and ensure its use is clearly defined and limited to educational purposes.

• Data Security Measures: Approved tools must use strong security (encryption, access controls) to protect data.

• Compliance with Regulations: Verify that the tool explicitly complies with NYS Education Law 2-D, FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA.

• Parental Consent and Control: Understand the tool's process for parental consent and their ability to review or delete a child's data (especially for students under 13).

• Transparency: Privacy policies must be clear and accessible.

• Data Retention and Deletion: Be aware of data retention periods and secure deletion procedures.

Report any data privacy concerns immediately to the Data Privacy Officer.

• Original Work: Work submitted must primarily reflect the student's own ideas, effort, and understanding. Use AI as a helper, not a replacement.

• Transparency is Key: Students must disclose when and how they use AI (e.g., for brainstorming or citing specific AI content), as required by assignment guidelines.

• Focus on Process: Assignments should emphasize critical thinking and knowledge application, making genuine student engagement essential.

• Assignment-Specific Guidance: Educators must provide clear, assignment-level expectations on AI use, from full prohibition to allowed uses like brainstorming or proofreading (with required disclosure).

• AI as a Collaborator, Not a Replacement: View AI as a tool to assist learning, like a calculator, not as a substitute for your own thinking, analysis, and writing.

Examples:

✅ Appropriate: Using AI to brainstorm initial essay ideas or summarize a long article for key research points.

❌ Inappropriate: Submitting an entire AI-generated response to an essay prompt as your own work without personal contribution or disclosure (plagiarism).

• AI Detection Tools are Not Proof: Be aware that these tools are unreliable (prone to false positives/negatives) and should not be the sole basis for dishonesty claims.

• Focus on Process: Look for inconsistencies between the student's typical work and the submission, or a lack of expected process work (outlines, drafts).

• Have Conversations: Address concerns through direct conversation to understand the student's process and educate them on appropriate AI use and integrity standards.

• Follow District Policy: Any disciplinary actions should align with the Rochester City School District's existing policies and procedures regarding academic integrity and student conduct.

• Superintendent's Regulation 8636-R: Artificial Intelligence

• Policy 1400: Code of Conduct

• Policy 1950: Acceptable Use of District Network

• Superintendent's Regulation 1950-R: Student Network Acceptable Use

• Policy 4526: Internet Policy

• Superintendent's Regulation 4526-R: Acceptable Use of District Network

• Superintendent's Regulation 8300-R: IT Governance