The Hamilton County school board soon will have new leadership after its chairman, Everett Fairchild, announced his immediate resignation from the chairmanship Thursday evening because of ongoing health problems.
His departure means Vice Chairman Jeffrey Wilson will take on all of Fairchild’s duties.
Fairchild still will be the District 3 board member, but he no longer will set the board’s agenda or run the meetings. The chairman’s votes carry no greater weight than other members.
Board members George Ricks and Linda Mosley quickly nominated and seconded a motion to make Wilson the permanent chairman, but that resolution died.
Other members, citing their surprise at the announcement, said they wanted more time to ponder over who should replace Fairchild. The board delayed any decision until its June 15 meeting.