TRAER — North Tama vocal music teacher Christine “Chris” McFate has resigned. During the Monday North Tama school board meeting, McFate’s resignation letter and separation agreement were accepted by the board unanimously (David Boldt was absent) following a closed session that lasted more than 20 minutes. She previously worked for the South Tama County Community School District where she retired in May 2024. As part of the agreement, McFate agreed to voluntarily resign effective immediately from all employment contracts with the district. McFate agreed not to sue the district or any individual employee or school board director “arising out of or attributable to” her employment with the district.