At a school district I worked at, a school board member was found to be sexting a student. Your local school board is not composed of academically minded people - they're mostly local business leaders ensuring they get a cut of district contracts.

And a lot of pedophiles.

‘God, you’re hot’ Tennessee school board member says to student during board meeting
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/04/06/god-youre-hot-tennessee-school-board-member-says-student-during-board-meeting/

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‘God, you’re hot’ Tennessee school board member says to student during board meeting

Days after board members laughed at the exchange, the Washington County Board of Education called the comments “shocking,” saying “no explanation can justify that.”

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