By Sam Parsons

The Oskaloosa Community School Board fired OHS art teacher Matt Kargol in a special meeting last night.

The firing comes after a controversial social media post made by Kargol last week in the aftermath of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kargol posted the text, “1 Nazi down” to his personal Facebook page last Wednesday. He was placed on administrative leave the following day.

The Oskaloosa school board entered a closed session for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to consider the termination of Kargol’s contract at the recommendation of superintendent Mike Fisher. The board then re-entered an open session and voted unanimously to fire Kargol.

Board president Kathy Butler thanked the law enforcement officers that were present at the meeting to provide extra security, as well as the parents, alumni, and staff within the district for their support. No other comments were made by board members during the open portion of the meeting.