In a surprising turn of events, an entire school board in the San Francisco Bay Area has resigned after being caught on a hot mic making derogatory remarks about parents. The virtual meeting was being streamed live when board members were unaware that their comments about parents wanting schools to reopen solely for childcare purposes—and to indulge in personal activities—were being broadcast to the public.
All four members of the Oakwood Union Elementary School District Board resigned following growing public outrage and a petition demanding their departure. Superintendent Greg Hetrick announced their resignation in a letter, as reported by the Mercury News.
Comments That Sparked Outrage
One board member, Alex Thompson, was overheard remarking, “It’s easy to hide behind a screen, but when you’re face to face, it’s a whole different ball game.” Another former member, Lisa Carter, defended herself after being criticized for attending a party during the pandemic while advocating for school safety. “I wasn’t doing anything wrong—are we all alone here?” she said, before expressing her frustration towards a parent who confronted her online.
Thompson also alluded to a connection between parents wanting their children back in school and other activities, saying, “My cousin ran a delivery service for medical marijuana, and the clientele were often the parents with kids in school.” This comment elicited laughter from other board members, but it quickly led to calls for accountability, including from the mayor of Oakwood.
Apologies and Accountability
In a joint statement, the now-former board members expressed deep regret for their comments, acknowledging their responsibility to model appropriate behavior for students and the community. They offered their sincerest apologies for failing to uphold these standards.
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