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Board member Katrina Osborne resigns; Fayetteville School District opens Zone 4 replacement process
Summary
Board member Katrina Osborne submitted a resignation effective Aug. 28. The board announced a process and timeline for appointing a Zone 4 replacement, including a petition requirement and a Sept. 26 application deadline with selection on Oct. 15.
Board member Katrina Osborne submitted a written resignation effective Aug. 28, saying family and work require a relocation to the Boston area. The board announced a process to fill the Zone 4 vacancy and set a timeline for applications.
Under new state law, candidates for the interim appointment must submit a petition with 20 signatures from registered voters residing in Zone 4, plus a resume (or cover letter) and answers to four standard questions the board will review. The district will accept applications through Sept. 26; interviews and candidate presentations will follow and the board plans to take a final vote at its Oct. 15 meeting, which will be held at 5 p.m.
The person appointed will serve the remainder of Osborne’s term through the 2026 election cycle. The board noted the seat’s term expiration aligns with even‑year filing requirements under state law and reminded interested residents to review the Zone 4 map available on the district website before collecting signatures.
Board members praised Osborne’s service, noting her advocacy for students with special needs and her work following legislative developments. The board will publicly post application materials and the zone map and encouraged potential candidates to contact the district office for details.
