School Board Chair Resigns Following Controversial Social Media Post
A school board chairman in Kentucky stepped down after a social media post, in which he purportedly suggested violence against Republicans, came to light.
Jeffrey Miller, who had been leading the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District since 2016, officially resigned on Thursday, as announced by newly-elected chairwoman, Sara Shackelford-Ross.
The controversial post was made in response to a mass shooting incident in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2018. In his message, Miller allegedly stated, “I’d be okay with the NRA if these psychos were just once the victims of a mass shooting. WINK WINK: please shoot Republicans.”
State Representative Steven Doan of Kentucky revealed that concerns about Miller’s comments resurfaced after he received complaints from constituents earlier this spring.
“This all started with a request for the school to reopen a high school track. I shared a post on Facebook to gauge community sentiment and began receiving messages about this issue. Many expressed their support for my position but feared backlash,” Doan recounted to Fox News Digital.
Doan also shared a text message from a constituent who expressed apprehension regarding Miller’s alleged remarks. The message stated, “I cannot attend the meeting tonight, and I worry about my son’s graduation if I make a public post. I hope you know the nature of Chad Molley and Jeffrey Miller’s character for this meeting. The superintendent is allowing a board member to remain in position despite threatening mass shootings against Republicans via the NRA.”
Further in the text, the constituent added, “Yes, he apologized, but that was more of a concession for kids to play football in 2020. Although it’s old news, as a public official, he should be held to a higher standard, especially when it impacts children. I’ve spoken with a board member who indicated he cannot be re-elected. I don’t think enough individuals are aware of his actions in 2020.”
In June, Doan published an op-ed demanding Miller’s resignation after discovering that he had called for “political violence.”
The fallout from Miller’s statements continued to grow. Doan noted, “After I shared the op-ed, I learned of additional comments and was informed by a friend in the County Clerk’s office that she had received an inquiry about the process for school board resignations regarding Erlanger-Elsmere shortly after the piece was published.”
Upon Miller’s resignation, Doan posted on X, stating, “It took the entire community to remove this man; now we must find a replacement who will advocate for our children and community.”
When approached by Fox News Digital for confirmation of Miller’s contentious social media post, Shackelford-Ross and Vice Chair Rachel B. Retherford opted not to comment. Efforts to reach Miller for his perspective were also made.
The Erlanger-Elsmere District, which serves approximately 2,400 students across eight schools in Kenton County, has commenced a search to fill Miller’s vacated position as of Thursday.
Retherford explained, “We are obligated to publicly announce the vacancy for a two-week period and accept applications. The remaining board members will then vote on appointing a new member within 60 days of the resignation.”
As reported in the Cincinnati Inquirer, the board mentioned that Miller had previously issued a public apology for his comments.
Passionate journalist and digital news editor with a keen eye for global affairs and emerging trends. As the founder and lead writer of RSS News US, he is dedicated to delivering accurate, insightful, and engaging content to readers seeking trustworthy news in a fast-paced world.
