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Committee says it will cooperate with authorities and consider independent review after lacrosse incident
Summary
A committee member described an unacceptable incident at a boys lacrosse game at Brown University, said district legal counsel is engaged, that a participant expressed regret, and that the district will cooperate with lead officials and may conduct an independent investigation.
A member of the Lincoln School Committee told colleagues the district is taking seriously an incident that occurred during a boys lacrosse game at Brown University and that legal counsel has been engaged.
The speaker said the district had spoken with the high school team and athletic director, and would both cooperate with the lead office conducting the principal investigation and, if necessary, consider conducting an independent review. The speaker noted that one participant had expressed regret and emphasized the district's commitment to sportsmanship and conduct standards.
Why it matters: the committee framed the incident as unacceptable behavior that may involve multiple parties and could require disciplinary or legal follow-through. The committee speaker called for a "zero tolerance" stance on such conduct and said the district will evaluate what steps are needed to prevent similar events.
What was said: the speaker asked the district to examine what it can do better as an athletic department, school, district and committee to reinforce expectations for respectful conduct.
Next steps: the district has engaged legal counsel and will participate with the lead investigatory office; an independent investigation by the district was presented as a possible action.
