Q26 (originally Q22): Has there been a small trial of Magic School AI and what kind of feedback has been provided? Q27 (originally Q23): Does this subscription support any recommendations coming from the AI committee?
Q26 (originally Q22): The district confirmed staff spent a year experimenting with free versions of MagicSchool, School AI, Khanmigo, and ChatGPT. MagicSchool was selected based on cost and protections offered. Q27 (originally Q23): The AI committee has been developing handbooks and discussing professional development needs, supporting the platform choice.
The district answered honestly and completely across Q26 and Q27 (originally Q22 and Q23). The concern is not that they answered poorly — it's that voters who didn't attend the workshops or read the now-86+ question document still have no way to know this cost exists. The brochure has not been updated to include it. Note: The budget book Program Extensions (p.10) lists $17,000 while linked financial detail shows $16,274.50 — a minor discrepancy that remains unexplained.
#15 — MagicSchool AI — $17,000/Year Not Mentioned in the Brochure