A Tennessee county school board has unanimously voted to censure one of its members after he made an inappropriate comment to a student during a public meeting.

Keith Ervin, the school board member in question, told a student "God, you're hot" during a public board meeting last week. The comment was made in front of other attendees at the official school board proceeding.

Following the incident, the school board convened to address Ervin's conduct. In their response, board members voted unanimously to censure Ervin for his inappropriate remarks toward the student.

A censure represents an official reprimand and expression of disapproval by the board, though it does not remove Ervin from his position. The unanimous vote indicates that all board members present agreed that Ervin's comment was inappropriate and warranted formal disciplinary action.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about appropriate conduct by elected officials in educational settings, particularly when interacting with students in public forums.