District 303 school board president resigns from post, but staying on board

Heidi Fairgrieve has resigned as president of the St. Charles Unit District 303 school board but will remain on the board for the remainder of her term, which expires in 2025.

The school board approved her resignation during a special meeting held on Monday.

Before the vote, Fairgrieve, who has served on the school board since 2017 and as board president since May 2022, made a statement to address her reason for stepping down.

“From my perspective, the reason for this agenda item is I am unable to complete all of my presidential duties at this time, specifically as they relate to school board policy 2:110,” Fairgrieve said.

The policy details the roles and responsibilities of the school board president, vice president and other officers of the board. Fairgrieve did not elaborate on which presidential duties she was unable to complete.

Vice President Joseph Lackner was appointed the new board president in a unanimous vote immediately following Fairgrieve’s resignation. He will serve as board president until the board’s next organizational meeting in May 2025 unless reappointed.

Lackner has served on the school board since 2021 and served as vice president since May 2022. His term will expire in 2027.