13-02-2025
Board members called to resign by public during Pulaski County Special School District meeting
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Several people voiced concerns over Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) board members Tuesday night.
Wendy Potter was not present, but the board member representing primarily Maumelle has been criticized ever since last month when she shared a meme on social media saying 'ICE ICE BABY' during the height of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deportations last month.
She further commented after criticism, 'None of the people who are mad are in my zone anyway. Plus, it was a joke. Get over yourselves.'
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Courtney Stone Jackson, a PCSSD parent, called for the board member to resign.
'Wendy, your gross lack of judgment makes you unfit for public office. Perhaps that is why you are not here in public office tonight,' Jackson said.
Critics also asked board member Karyn Maynard to resign. She commented in the thread asking how FERPA applied to it.
Eli Keller, who also represents parts of Maumelle within the school board, stated in the meeting that he would not apologize for anybody but apologized that it happened.
'The best interest of the children should always be put first over political garbage, personal beliefs, religion… A fellow member failed to show up to listen to your words,' Keller said.
On Jan. 25, the district released a statement online saying:
'PCSSD is aware of controversy surrounding comments made by a board member in a Facebook group. However, it is not an administrative function of the District to police its school board members' speech. School board members are elected officials accountable to the voters.'
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Maynard made no comments at the meeting. Potter has not responded to requests for comment by KARK 4 News.
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