Naples School Employee on Leave After Social Media posts Referencing Charlie Kirk
NAPLES, NY – A Naples Central School employee is on leave following social media posts that referenced the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, prompting calls for their termination from parents in the community. The posts, recently brought to light, have sparked outrage and concerns about the appropriateness of employee conduct.
Parents are demanding the employee’s firing, citing the posts as unethical and unacceptable for a public school staff member. they argue the content creates a opposed habitat and undermines the school’s commitment to a safe and respectful learning atmosphere.
Superintendent Kevin Swartz has confirmed that a formal examination into the matter is underway. This incident follows a similar situation in LeRoy, where a teacher was also placed on leave due to “inappropriate” social media posts.
Legal experts note that public employees can face disciplinary action, including termination, if their online postings disrupt the workplace, even while exercising First Amendment rights. The investigation will likely assess whether the posts meet that threshold.
