Keith Ervin censured after telling student 'God, you're hot' at Tennessee school board meeting
A Tennessee county school board voted unanimously to censure member Keith Ervin after he told a student "God, you're hot" during a public board meeting last week. The comment was captured on video and sparked calls for his resignation.
Tennessee school board member Keith Ervin was unanimously censured by his colleagues after making an inappropriate comment to a student during a public meeting. Ervin told a student "God, you're hot" last week, with the incident captured on video.
The comment drew widespread criticism and calls for Ervin's resignation. One board member said the incident "has obviously drawn a lot of unwanted attention to this school system, it's hurtful to the school system, and I think the right thing for you to do is resign."
This isn't Ervin's first controversy. Records show he was censured over a decade ago for making a gesture "of a sexual nature" and using profanity. At that time, Ervin admitted to the behavior and said "he guessed he was trying to be 18 again." He was then banned from school property except for public events.
Some board members said they believed Ervin misspoke and didn't have ill intent, citing his years of service on the elected board. However, the unanimous censure shows the board took the inappropriate comment seriously.
This shows how elected officials who oversee children's education can face consequences for inappropriate behavior. Parents trust school board members to create safe environments for students, and this incident raises questions about professional conduct standards.
Watch for whether Ervin will resign from his position or if the board takes further action beyond the censure.
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