D155 Superintendent Johnnie Thomas Resigns

District 155 Superintendent Johnnie Thomas has resigned. In a statement released Tuesday the school district said Thomas has submitted his letter for resignation. The school board is set to meet in a special board meeting Wednesday starting at 7 p.m.

Thomas has been offered a superintendent position at Rich Township High School District 227

“We want to thank Dr. Thomas for his five years of service at District 155, and his commitment to our students and community,” said Adam Guss, Board President.

Thomas started as the superintendent for District 155 in 2012. During the 2016-17 school year, he made a base salary of $187,000, the Northwest Herald reports.

Guss said the district will be moving forward with searching for a new administrator.

“The Board has full confidence in our administrative team, faculty, support staff, parents, students, and district partners to carry on the proud tradition of District 155 as the Board now focuses on next steps for ensuring the best leadership for the district," Gus said. "We want to reassure staff, students, parents, and the community that supports will be in place for the start of the 2017-18 school year as we begin the search for a superintendent."

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