Overview
- Superintendent Dawn Bartz ended weeks of silence, stating the district acted in line with policy and is exploring expanded programming on respect and inclusion.
- Gov. Dan McKee said Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green is engaged with the district as the state reviews how the case was handled.
- The targeted student's family spoke with Smithfield police and a report was taken, though no criminal complaint has been filed.
- Jewish Alliance leaders say five players returned to practice after appeals, and the School Committee chair was reported as confirming reinstatements, while the district has declined to verify citing student privacy.
- The School Committee says it will consider a formal review, two town councilors have urged Bartz to resign, and a joint public meeting was postponed due to expected turnout.