AI Safety, Governance, and District Control: Building the AI Operating System for Schools

As districts across Kansas move from AI curiosity to AI implementation, IT leaders are being asked to ensure safety, governance, instructional alignment, and system integration all at once. This session explores what it truly means to deploy an *AI Operating System for Schools*, grounded in four pillars: * *AI Safety, Governance, and Control* * *Educator Workspace* * *Student Workspace* * *District Workspace & Integrations* Designed specifically for IT Directors and technology leaders, this presentation provides a strategic and technical look at how districts can implement AI that is secure, compliant, interoperable, and instructionally aligned. Participants will leave with: * A framework for evaluating AI platforms through a safety and governance lens * Practical considerations for integrating AI into existing district ecosystems * Strategies to mitigate student risk while enabling instructional innovation * Clear next steps for scaling AI responsibly across schools