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Resident raises concern about reported incident involving Jewish football player; district offered follow-up
Summary
A Smithfield resident used public comment to report being troubled by an incident involving members of the high school football team and a Jewish teammate, and asked to meet with the school committee; the superintendent invited detailed follow-up with district staff to determine next steps.
During the public comment period a Smithfield resident, Tracy Ammanian, told the committee she was troubled by an incident involving some members of the high school football team and a Jewish member of the team and requested a meeting by Oct. 30 to discuss community safety and respect.
The superintendent said that public comment is the appropriate forum to raise concerns and advised the resident to follow up directly with the superintendent’s office to provide specifics so the district can determine an appropriate response and next steps. The district did not make a substantive response to the allegation on the record during the public session; the superintendent said staff would be available to discuss the concern further and determine whether additional administrative or disciplinary steps are warranted.
No formal complaint outcome, investigation details, or named student allegations were provided on the public record during the meeting. The committee invited the resident to provide details to the superintendent so the administration can advise on next steps and, if appropriate, schedule a follow-up with the committee or staff.
