WATCH: School board member censured after putting arm around female student
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A Tennessee school board member was censured for inappropriate conduct with a female student.
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A Tennessee school board member was censured after putting his arm around a female student and referring to her as “hot.” The incident has led to backlash against the school board member. This action constitutes inappropriate behavior by an official towards a student. The censure indicates formal disapproval from the school board regarding the member's conduct.
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The school board formally censured the member for his conduct.
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