Community Safety and Staff Accountability Take Center Stage After “Tragic” Week for Silver Lake
KINGSTON — April 16, 2026 — Facing the community following what officials described as a “hard week” involving faculty conduct, the Silver Lake Regional School Committee addressed concerns regarding student safety, youth protection training, and the digital security of the district. Amidst these heavy discussions, the committee also voted to withdraw from the state’s school choice program for the upcoming year, citing severe budgetary constraints and the high cost of educating out-of-district students.
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The Silver Lake Regional School Committee meeting opened with a somber tone as Superintendent Dr. Jill Proulx and committee members addressed recent “awful and tragic” events involving faculty conduct that occurred within the past week. Committee member Jeannie Coleman (Kingston) raised specific questions regarding the youth protection training required for district employees, asking for public clarification on how the district vets and monitors staff interactions with students.
