Excelsior Springs Board of Education Vice President Troy Snelling’s resignation was unanimously accepted during a special meeting on Jan. 29.Board member Jill Evert has been voted the new vice president.Snelling announced his intent to resign after a petition was started by stakeholder Stephen Spear calling for his removal. This action followed controversial comments he allegedly made on Facebook, where the term “Nazi (expletive)” was used.Snelling’s remarks led to widespread public backlash and raised concerns among parents and stakeholders in the district.“On Monday, I will resign my position on the Board of Education after an unending series of attacks, threats of violence and even death threats,” Snelling emailed The Standard on Saturday, Jan. 25. “One death threat included my daily movements, address and other personal information. This is being pushed by an Excelsior Springs City Counc...