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who inadvertently texted an offensive message to the full board, NJ Advance Media reported.

The text contained the term "butt buddies" in reference to an openly gay city councilman and a political supporter.

Board member John Madigan called on Irene Korman Sobolov to resign "for the good of the school district."

"We have a gay-straight student alliance in the high school. You think that's going to make them feel welcome?" he asked.

Sobolov had said yesterday she had no intention of stepping down, but did apologize for the text.

"I truly regret the situation and sincerely apologize to those impacted," Sobolov said in an email to NJ Advance Media.

The councilman she was referring to in the text message, Michael DeFusco, said he was "hurt" but accepted her apology, saying he didn't think she should resign.

DeFusco said the episode should be a "teachable moment."

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