District 155 Approves New Superintendent Contract

From Community High School District 155: The board approved the superintendent employment contract for Steve Olson effective immediately through the 2020-2021 school year. Mr. Olson has been serving as interim superintendent since the start of the 2017-18 school year. Prior to that, he served as the Crystal Lake Central High School principal for 16 years.

“As a board, we value having a leader who is invested in our communities, and who has the best interest at heart for both our students and staff,” said Adam Guss, Board of Education president. “In the last several months, Mr. Olson has proven to us that he’s focused on a student centered approach, strengthening community partnerships, and communicating openly and honestly.”

“I am committed to working with our staff, students, parents, and community to improve outcomes for all students in District 155. As a parent and district leader, I am proud to be part of a community that values the education we provide,” said Steve Olson, superintendent.

Previously, he served the district as vice principal, dean, athletic director, and guidance counselor. He began his career as a Crystal Lake South High School social studies teacher. He has lived in the Crystal Lake community for the past 33 years. Three of his children have graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School; his youngest daughter will graduated from Central in May.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in broad field social studies from University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, a master’s in guidance and counseling and an Illinois administrative endorsement from Northern Illinois University.

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