​Gun-Wielding Hall Monitor Parts Ways With High School

GLENVIEW, IL — The Glenbrook District 225 Board of Education approved an agreement during its meeting Monday to part ways with a Glenbrook North High School employee accused of firearms offenses and pretending to be a police officer to avoid getting in trouble.

Steven Schulhof, 60, of Glenview, was arrested after he crashed his Land Rover into a light pole while training his dog, Remy, by driving around the school parking lot in reverse, according to police reports. When he pulled out a handgun from his SUV before it was towed, an officer asked if he had a concealed carry license.

"No, but I have one better," Schulhof reportedly told the cop, "I am deputized by the county." He then allegedly showed the officer a gold star on his belt. He later presented police a badge reading "K9 Special Investigator," according to police reports.

The board signed on to a "resignation agreement and general release" with Schulhof after about a half-hour of discussions in closed session Oct. 23, the Northbrook Star reported.

The agreement "eliminates any risk that he might return now or in the future," and the deal also protects the district from any potential future lawsuit from Schulhof, according to a statement from Superintendent Michael Riggle.

Previously, the Glenbrook High Schools board had thrice postponed any move to terminate the suspended hall monitor, since he had asked for legal representation during the process, Riggle said.

The district would continue to pay for Schulhof's health insurance for up to 18 months, and the board agreed to provide $2,500 in annual contributions to his health-savings plan, a district spokesperson told the Star. Schulhof is banned from any Glenbrook District 225 property as part of the agreement.

While Schulhof is not a police officer or deputized by any law enforcement agency, he is, however, a private investigator and a licensed firearm holder, according to state records. He worked at Glenbrook North for 17 years, according to the district. According to police reports, he had been previously warned about bringing his dog on school grounds to train it.

Schulhof faces charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and false personation of a police officer, in addition to not having a concealed carry permit.

As part of the conditions of his bond, Schulhof was forced to turn over his collection of dozens of firearms. His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 14.

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_{Top photo Steven E. Schulhof booking photograph | Northbrook PD}