Smithfield School Committee Says Alleged Hazing Incident Was 'Mishandled'

Smithfield School Committee says alleged hazing incident was 'mishandled'

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — The Smithfield School Committee has concluded its internal investigation into the superintendent's handling of an alleged antisemitic hazing incident involving high school football players. "It is clear that this matter was mishandled in several respects including student discipline determinations and misinformation provided to the public," Smithfield School Committee Chair Richard Iannitelli [...]

'Two sides to the story': Smithfield superintendent botched hazing probe

"I can say that information provided to us does not conclusively reveal whether antisemitic statements were made or not."

Smithfield School Committee accepts superintendent's resignation during hazing investigation

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The Smithfield School Committee said it accepted the resignation of Smithfield Public Schools Superintendent Dawn Bartz on Monday as the school system continues an investigation into an alleged anti-Semitic hazing incident. “The Committee reviewed our legal counsel’s assessment of the Superintendent’s handling of an incident concerning allegations of student hazing and harassment. It is clear that this matter was mishan…

Smithfield hazing probe mishandled, superintendent resigns – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

An investigation found Smithfield High School mishandled a hazing case and student discipline, leading to the superintendent’s resignation and FERPA concerns.