In Matteson, Illinois, tensions are mounting as parents urge the resignation of a school board vice president following his involvement in a violent incident. The controversy centers around Carl Scott Sr., who previously held the position of Robbins police chief but resigned after a video surfaced showing him striking a man in the presence of other officers.

Now, Scott finds himself at the center of fresh demands for his resignation, this time from his role on the Matteson school board. Despite the uproar, Scott is resolute in his decision to remain in his current position, facing the community’s concerns head-on.

The incident in question dates back over a year, yet its impact reverberates today as parents voice their unease over Scott’s continued involvement in local education leadership. The video in question remains a significant point of contention, with school community members, like concerned parent Catherine Miles, expressing that it sends a troubling message. “That video showed violence is the answer,” Miles remarked, encapsulating a sentiment shared by many.

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Though Scott stepped down as Robbins police chief more than a year ago following the violent altercation captured on video, concerns have now followed him to his new position here on the school board, with demands for a second resignation. However, Scott says he isn’t backing down.

“That video showed violence is the answer,” concerned parent Catherine Miles said.

Footage of then-Robbins police chief Carl Scott, Sr. hitting a man in front of other officers had parents raising concerns at Wednesday night’s District 159 school board meeting in Matteson, where Scott, now serving as the school district’s Vice-President, faced calls for his resignation.

“I’ve accepted my accountability whether I felt it was right or wrong,” Scott said.

“He’s just not a role model for our children, and I think it send a very damaging message to our children,” Miles said.

The altercation happened July 1, 2024 inside of the Robbins police station. Video showed Scott beating and shoving a man who was filming at the Robbins police station.

Scott later resigned as police chief, and, in August, pleaded guilty to battery.

“That person makes a living out of trying to get a rise out of people like you and me, and it’s very sad that that’s the type of community we are in,” Scott said.

“I’m hoping that they will make the decision to remove him as a role model and from the board,” Miles said. “If not, I will gather the community to demand that he is removed from the board.”

While school leaders did not directly respond to the concerns brought up, they did assure parents will have a response within five business days.

Scott, on the other hand, pointed to his decades in law enforcement, serving the community, and told ABC7 if he’s asked by the school board to step down, he will fight to keep his position.