Lakehead District School Board chair Leah Vanderwey has resigned.
She submitted her resignation at a closed Special Board Meeting on May 5.
Vanderwey was first appointed a board trustee in 2022. She held the position of Chair since December 2024.
According to the board meeting minutes, Vanderwey’s appointed replacement must be a qualified municipal elector and fulfil all of the following requirements:
- A Canadian citizen
- At least 18 years old
- Not legally prohibited from voting
- Not be disqualified by any legislation from holding school board office
- A supporter of the board (the individual’s property tax support must be directed to the public school board)
The remaining elected trustees are required to fill the vacancy by August 3.
