In Arizona, a Deer Valley Unified School District board member, Kimberly Fisher, is facing significant backlash after making a Nazi salute during a contentious board meeting on May 26. The incident occurred during a disagreement with board President Paul Carver Jr. over the timing of a community study session related to district boundary discussions.

Contentious Meeting

During the meeting, Fisher objected to scheduling the session in the afternoon, arguing that it would be difficult for community members to attend. In response to Carver’s decision to adjourn the meeting, Fisher raised her right arm and said, “Heil, heil,” comparing Carver’s leadership to that of a dictator.

Carver explained that the adjournment was necessary because the discussion involved an item not on the agenda, which could have violated Arizona’s Open Meeting Law. He emphasized that such gestures and statements are never appropriate.

Community Reaction

The incident has drawn condemnation from district officials and the Deer Valley Educators Association, both of which have called for Fisher’s resignation. The district stated that Fisher’s actions do not reflect its mission or the views of other board members. Kelley Fisher, president of the educators association, expressed horror and disgust at the gesture, stating that any leader using a Nazi salute is unfit for public service.

In a Facebook livestream following the meeting, Kimberly Fisher reiterated her criticism of Carver, describing his leadership as dictatorial and urging voters not to support him in future elections. She did not directly address her gesture during the livestream.

Legal Limitations

Carver noted that Arizona law limits the ability of school boards to discipline elected members, which has led to questions from the community about the lack of action against Fisher. He described her behavior as “rampant and repetitive” and “totally unacceptable and unprofessional.”

The Deer Valley Unified School District serves over 33,000 students in northern Maricopa County, including areas such as north Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek, and New River.

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