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Board adopts a new Artificial Intelligence policy and updates student phone and Act 89 policies
What happened
On July 27 the board approved the second reading of Vol. 35.1 policy updates that include Policy 7540.08 Artificial Intelligence (AI), Policy 5136 Personal Communication Devices, and a special update for Wisconsin Act 89 covering student supervision, staff device use, social media and child abuse reporting.
Why it matters to families
Families and students will now have written district rules on AI and personal devices. The minutes list the titles but not the full text of each rule.
The evidence
July 27, 2026 minutes list each policy and record the motions. The June 15 Policy Committee minutes show the policies were reviewed there first.
The source
July 27, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for Medford Area Public School District.
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