A Longmeadow resident told the Longmeadow School Committee on March 25 that he has observed recurring antisemitic comments and incidents involving students and called on the district to do more than a single assembly in response.

Allen Scribe, a Longmeadow resident, said he has heard “about five instances already,” including a middle school incident he described as a music teacher “comparing the Holocaust to a musical instrument,” students calling others “Hitler,” and stickers found in school buildings. “This latest incident, I think what the community is waiting for is what happened after the fact,” Scribe said, asking whether police were involved and whether the district had followed up beyond an assembly.

Superintendent Dr. Chase said the district appreciates the concern and invited further conversation. “I’d love the chance to chat with you…about some of the strategies that we’re working on,” the superintendent said, and added the district wants to address incidents transparently, investigate them “firmly with the police involved as well,” and communicate with families.

Committee members said they want the issue revisited beyond one assembly. A member who spoke during public comment and later in the meeting said many students—middle and high school—do not yet grasp the full historical gravity of the Holocaust and suggested arranging survivor testimony from anyone in the community able to speak to students’ lived experience.

Committee members asked administration to bring follow-up and educational options to a future meeting so the committee and public can understand steps taken and long-term plans for classroom instruction and community education. The superintendent and at least one committee member said they would connect with Scribe after the meeting to share information and plan next steps.

The public comment concluded without a formal vote or directive recorded in the meeting minutes.