Overview
- Smithfield police confirmed the targeted student's family filed a report, with no criminal complaint at this time, and the state attorney general’s office said it is aware.
- Two Town Council members publicly urged Superintendent Dawn Bartz to resign, with one also calling for the football coach and athletic director to step down.
- The School Committee chair said the panel will consider a thorough review of the administrative response and pledged transparency and fairness.
- Jewish organizations condemned the reported reinstatement of players, pressed for an apology, and urged sustained anti-bias education in partnership with community groups.
- A joint Town Council–School Committee workshop was postponed due to expected overflow at Town Hall, with the next School Committee session set for Nov. 6.