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Washington County Board Censures Keith Ervin After “Hot” Video

5/20/2026

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The Washington County School Board censured member Keith Ervin after a video showed him touching a student and calling her “hot” on April 2, 2026.
Ervin was charged with simple assault and is scheduled for court in August 2026.
Board chair Annette Buchanan said the remarks were shocking, leading the board to vote unanimously to censure Ervin.
Student representative Hannah Campbell called the conduct sexist and criticized the board’s earlier response.

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The Washington County School Board censured member Keith Ervin after a video showed him touching a student and calling her “hot” on April 2, 2026.
Ervin was charged with simple assault and is scheduled for court in August 2026.
Board chair Annette Buchanan said the remarks were shocking, leading the board to vote unanimously to censure Ervin.
Student representative Hannah Campbell called the conduct sexist and criticized the board’s earlier response.