School Committee debates limits on virtual learning days, seeks August plan for RIDE submission
Administrators presented factors for declaring virtual learning days and the committee expressed reluctance to use virtual days except for true emergencies, directing staff to prepare a district virtual learning plan for approval in August and submission to RIDE.
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Dr. Dawn Bartz presented a PowerPoint and Dr. Sara Monaco summarized Smithfield’s virtual learning program and the state requirements that guide its use. Committee discussion focused on distinguishing virtual days from traditional snow days, weighing educational benefits against the challenges for students and families.
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