Overview

• Nearly 100 speakers addressed the board, with many demanding Edwin Ferguson’s resignation and others backing his right to speak.
• Ferguson defended his comments about Charlie Kirk, said he will not step down, and plans to run for reelection to the District 7 seat.
• Outside district headquarters, opposing groups confronted each other, and police separated the crowds after yelling and shoving.
• Local NAACP leaders prayed in support of Ferguson and framed the dispute as a free‑speech matter, while Kirk supporters pressed for his removal.
• The district said it does not comment on individual members, and WPTV reported no response from the governor or state education officials about potential consequences.