Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative political activist and media personality, was shot and killed while at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
KLEIN, Texas — The Klein Independent School District on Friday announced it has fired an employee for making “senseless and completely unacceptable remarks” on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
“Effective immediately, this individual’s employment with Klein ISD has been terminated,” the district wrote on social media. “This conduct does not reflect the values, standards, or expectations of our school district and will never be tolerated.”
Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative political activist and media personality, was shot and killed while at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
“The loss of human life to violence is not only heartbreaking, it is a painful reminder of the deep need for compassion, peace, and respect in our world,” Klein ISD said.
The district said the remarks were made on social media. It was not immediately clear what the now-former employee said.
“We want to assure our community that we take matters of this nature with the utmost seriousness,” the district said. “Klein ISD remains fully committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment for every student, staff member, and family in our care.”
Read Klein ISD’s full statement below:
“Klein ISD has been made aware of senseless and completely unacceptable remarks made on social media by a now former employee regarding the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. The loss of human life to violence is not only heartbreaking, it is a painful reminder of the deep need for compassion, peace, and respect in our world.
“Effective immediately, this individual’s employment with Klein ISD has been terminated. This conduct does not reflect the values, standards, or expectations of our school district and will never be tolerated.
“We want to assure our community that we take matters of this nature with the utmost seriousness. We hold all Klein ISD employees to the highest standard of professionalism and respect, and any actions falling short of those standards will be addressed swiftly and decisively.
“Klein ISD remains fully committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment for every student, staff member, and family in our care.”
Earlier this week, Pasadena ISD publicly denounced comments allegedly made by an employee in the wake of Kirk’s death.
“The situation is being addressed administratively, and we want to assure our community that comments of this nature are taken seriously,” the district said in its statement. “We regret that these comments were made. Pasadena ISD is committed to maintaining a respectful and compassionate environment for all.”
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