Editor's note: The Des Moines Board of Education held a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 30, during which they voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent Ian Roberts .

The attorneys for Ian Roberts, the Des Moines Public Schools superintendent who was arrested last week by immigration authorities, held a news conference Tuesday in which they announced Roberts will step down from his role.

WATCH ABOVE: Full news conference from Ian Roberts' lawyers

The school board is holding a special session at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to consider Roberts' resignation or his termination, according to the district. KCCI will stream the meeting.

Watch: Attorneys explain Ian Roberts' resignation letter

Below, you can find Roberts' resignation letter.

Hearst Owned Ian Roberts’ resignation letter se

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