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.