Standard opening script: Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. This conversation is part of a study on how educators and school-system leaders make sense of generative AI in relation to teaching and learning. There are no right or wrong answers; I am interested in your honest experience, including where you disagree with how others frame these issues. Your participation is voluntary, you may skip any question, and you may stop at any time. Do you have any questions before we begin? If audio recording will be used, do I have your permission to record?

Research caution: avoid naming staff, students, families, schools, or districts in open responses unless the approved protocol explicitly allows it.

Optional audio recording: With the participant's permission, audio may be recorded to support accurate transcription. Audio remains in this browser until it is downloaded or local data is cleared. The researcher must transfer, retain, restrict access to, and delete recordings according to the approved consent form and data-management plan. The participant may decline recording and still take part.