Overview
- The board accepted Smith’s immediate resignation after saying his posts did not meet standards expected of public officials.
- In a letter, Smith called some posts wrong and inaccurate, apologized, and said he rejects antisemitism and hatred in all forms.
- Raw Story reported the posts included praise for Hitler, Holocaust denial, and anti-Jewish claims attributed to Smith’s Threads account.
- The resignation follows Smith’s February vote to remove a teacher’s “Hate Has No Home Here” poster that referenced LGBTQ and transgender pride symbols.
- The district said it will continue regular business and appoint a replacement through the state process, with the next meeting set for March 25.