D49 votes to demand board member’s resignation following controversial Facebook post

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The District 49 School Board voted tonight, November 10, whether or not to censure and demand Board Member Ivy Liu’s resignation.

The vote comes after Liu posted a Hitler quote on Facebook.

Liu wrote on her personal Facebook page, “'He alone, WHO OWNS THE YOUTH, gains the future.' Adolf Hitler." 

School District 49 school board member and Vice Chair Rick Van Wieren called for Liu's resignation following the post.

Liu also is accused of verbally attacking teachers, blackballing prospective employees, and violating Colorado state law. Liu denies all accusations.

The board voted 3–2 to censure Board Member Ivy Liu.

The 3 ‘Yes’ votes on the board called for Liu’s immediate resignation. This vote will also permit the board to hire a law firm to conduct an investigation into Ivy Liu's conduct for possible criminal or civil action.

Liu told 13 investigates that she will not resign.