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Families in South Orangetown SD call for BOE member's resignation

The issue stems from a Facebook post John Savag made regarding Charlie Kirk's death.

Lauren Del Valle

Sep 16, 2025, 10:13 PM

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Families within the South Orangetown Central School District called for the resignation of board member John Savage over a Facebook post following the assassination of conservative Charlie Kirk.

Many called for his resignation, while others argued it was his First Amendment right to make the social media post

On Wednesday, Board of Education members confirmed that legal counsel is now weighing in on whether or not Savage should be removed from the district.

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