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Marty Boersma has resigned his seat on the Lockport Township High School District 205 Board.
Boersma, a Lockport resident who was elected to the board in April, announced that he is resigning from his position, effective Dec. 20, according to a news release from District 205.
A reason for his resignation was not provided in the release.
“We appreciate all of his work during his short term with us, and we wish him the best,” District 205 board President Ann Lopez-Caneva said in the release.
District 205 Superintendent Robert McBride said: “I believe the entire board appreciates Mr. Boersma’s willingness to volunteer and serve his community. It has been a pleasure getting to know him as a person and board member. I respect the careful thought and consideration that he gave to this important decision for himself, our board and the community.”
The school board will release an application process Jan. 3 for those interested in being considered to fill the vacancy.
The board plans to hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 in the Porter Room at East Campus, 1333 E. 7th St., in Lockport.
The primary reason for the meeting is for the approval of state applications and waivers, according to the release, but the board also will hold a closed session to discuss the selection process for a new board member.
The board will release to the public that selection process Jan. 12, and the information will be published on the school’s website.
Applicant interviews will be held in late January and early February so that the board can appoint the new member in February, according to the release.
All information about the process will be released online at lths.org.