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Student Calls Board Cowards; Member Censured, Keeps Seat

5/13/2026

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Story summary

At the May 7 board meeting, Washington County high-school student Hannah Campbell denounced the board as “cowards” and demanded accountability for a member’s sexist comment.
Board member Keith Ervin was censured but retained his seat after saying “God, you’re hot” to Campbell at the April 2 meeting.
Board chair Annette Buchanan said Ervin’s remark objectified the student and could not be justified.
A Change.org petition to remove Ervin gathered 6,775 signatures.

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Story summary

At the May 7 board meeting, Washington County high-school student Hannah Campbell denounced the board as “cowards” and demanded accountability for a member’s sexist comment.
Board member Keith Ervin was censured but retained his seat after saying “God, you’re hot” to Campbell at the April 2 meeting.
Board chair Annette Buchanan said Ervin’s remark objectified the student and could not be justified.
A Change.org petition to remove Ervin gathered 6,775 signatures.