Committee adopts Virtual Learning Plan amendment for extended closures

Sep 4, 2025

The committee approved a minor change to the 2025–26 Virtual Learning Plan: if a closure is expected to extend beyond three consecutive days, the district will transition to a full-day schedule of virtual instruction.

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The Smithfield School Committee approved the district's Virtual Learning Plan for the 2025–26 school year with a minor but clear change: when a school or the district closure is anticipated to exceed three consecutive days, instruction will transition to a full-day virtual schedule. The motion was moved by Mrs. Jessica Sala, seconded by Mr. Jeffrey LeBlanc, and passed 5-0.

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